How Long to Apply

[wrtanker]

Okay, guys. I know this was covered in my class but I don't remember the answer and I can't seem to find it. How long after you finish the CHL class do you have to submit your application? Is it six months? Nine months? Less?

 

[Leper]

IIRC it is 1 year

 

[txinvestigator]

Certificates for initial classes are valid for two years, and renewals are valid for 6 months.

Texas Administrative Code​

TITLE 37 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 1 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 6 LICENSE TO CARRY HANDGUNS
SUBCHAPTER B ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES

RULE §6.12Basic Information to be Submitted with Application In addition to the information required by the Act, an application must contain all the following items:
(1) Proficiency certificate. The applicant must submit a handgun proficiency certificate (TR 100) issued upon successful completion of a handgun proficiency course approved by the department and taught by a certified handgun instructor. A proficiency certificate submitted by an original applicant will not be accepted by the department if it is more than two years old. A proficiency certificate submitted by a renewal applicant will not be accepted by the department if it is more than six months old.

 

[wrtanker]

Thanks, guys! That's good news for me.

 

[DoubleActionCHL]

For New (original) CHLs, your TR-100 or CHL-100 is valid up to two years after the class date. However, if you pre-registered with DPS, your application is valid for one year from the registration date.