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If you're looking to get your CHL, a few weeks - or possibly even a few days - of waiting might save you up to half the time currently required in the classroom. Texas Senate Bill No. 864, which reduces the amount of hours required in a CHL course, has passed both the Senate and House, and is likely to soon become law.
"[T]he Senate Criminal Justice Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 864 by state Senator Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels), another NRA-supported bill which reduces the number of classroom hours required for an initial Concealed Handgun License from 10-15 hours to 4-6 hours. This change would make it far more convenient for CHL applicants to obtain a license to carry and exercise their right to self-defense. SB 864 has been placed on the Senate Local & Uncontested calendar, and final action could be taken on the Senate floor next week." (Source: NRA-ILA | Texas Senate Passes Two Pro-Gun Measures and Expected to Act on Another Soon)
Time Table of Senate Bill 864: SB 864 - Texas 83rd Legislature (2013) - Open States
"[T]he Senate Criminal Justice Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 864 by state Senator Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels), another NRA-supported bill which reduces the number of classroom hours required for an initial Concealed Handgun License from 10-15 hours to 4-6 hours. This change would make it far more convenient for CHL applicants to obtain a license to carry and exercise their right to self-defense. SB 864 has been placed on the Senate Local & Uncontested calendar, and final action could be taken on the Senate floor next week." (Source: NRA-ILA | Texas Senate Passes Two Pro-Gun Measures and Expected to Act on Another Soon)
Time Table of Senate Bill 864: SB 864 - Texas 83rd Legislature (2013) - Open States