Move to TX from Michigan

[Brock]

Hello everyone,

I am moving to College Station from Michigan. I presently have a Michigan CPL (CCW, CHL, whatever the appropriate letter are). I have over 4 years left on my license. How quickly do I need to switch to a Texas CHL? Is there a time frame (30 days, 60 days, when my license expires, etc)?

Thanks,
Andy

[JCole]

Well, since Texas honors your Michigan license, I would imagine that as soon as it expires, you no longer may carry unless you have a Texas license. I doubt there is any 'grace 'period on it.

[The Annoyed Man]

I might be wrong about this, but I'll take a chance anyway and say that the validity of your Michigan resident permit would depend on whether or not you become a Texas resident. Once you do become a Texas resident, I think that invalidates your Michigan resident permit. So if I were you, I would set about getting your CHL as soon as possible. I forget if Texas requires 60 or 90 days of residency before you can obtain a Texas CHL.

But don't take my word on any of this. Hopefully, one of our resident CHL instructors will step in here and clear it up for you.

[cougartex]

Texas requires you to be a resident for six-months before applying for a CHL.(GC411.172)

[Oldgringo]

Look here http://www.handgunlaw.us/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and bring your checkbook.

[Brock]

Thank everyone... I figured that once I was a Texan again that I would need a Texas CHL... Even if having a Michigan CPL is valid, it seems like I could avoid confusion by getting the Texas CHL.

Thanks,
Andy

[Charles L. Cotton]

Texas no longer has a 6 month residency requirement, even though it still remains in Tex. Gov't Code §411.172. All that is necessary is that you intend to become a Texas resident. Tex. Gov't Code §411.173(a)

If Michigan doesn't cancel or revoke your license when you move to Texas, then you can carry on it until it expires. I would still recommend that you get a Texas CHL.

Welcome to Texas!
Chas.

Sec. 411.173. NONRESIDENT LICENSE. (a) The department by rule shall establish a procedure for a person who meets the eligibility requirements of this subchapter other than the residency requirement established by Section 411.172(a)(1) to obtain a license under this subchapter if the person is a legal resident of another state or if the person relocates to this state with the intent to establish residency in this state. The procedure must include payment of a fee in an amount sufficient to recover the average cost to the department of obtaining a criminal history record check and investigation on a nonresident applicant. A license issued in accordance with the procedure established under this subsection:

[longtooth]

What part of Texas you moving to???

[tacticool]

Texas also issues nonresident concealed handgun licenses but you have to take the class in Texas.

[WildBill]

What part of Texas you moving to???

Hello everyone,

I am moving to College Station from Michigan. I presently have a Michigan CPL (CCW, CHL, whatever the appropriate letter are). I have over 4 years left on my license. How quickly do I need to switch to a Texas CHL? Is there a time frame (30 days, 60 days, when my license expires, etc)? Thanks, Andy

Another future-Aggie? Welcome to Texas Brock.

[hirundo82]

Thank everyone... I figured that once I was a Texan again that I would need a Texas CHL... Even if having a Michigan CPL is valid, it seems like I could avoid confusion by getting the Texas CHL.

Thanks,
Andy

Yep, definitely could avert some misunderstandings with a Texas DL and Texas CHL versus a Texas DL and an out-of-state permit.

Plus every Texas CHL holder is a potential issue voter we can point to when trying to improve the gun laws here.

[PappaGun]

I took my class and sent in my application as soon as I got my DL after I moved here.
As Charles said, there is no length of residency required, only the intention to become a resident.

Personally, I would not carry with out a TX lisence for too long (how long is up to you) because if necessity dictates use of your gun, you only complicate the situation.

Welcome to Texas!