Bill > HB668

This bill modifies the renewal process for handgun licenses in Texas by changing the timing of license renewal. Specifically, the bill requires license holders to renew their handgun license on or before the first anniversary of the license's expiration date, instead of the previous unspecified renewal window. The renewal process still requires the license holder to submit a renewal application form provided by the department, pay a nonrefundable $40 renewal fee, and submit a signed or electronically acknowledged informational form. The bill applies to handgun licenses that expire before, on, or after the effective date of the act. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, or otherwise will become effective on September 1, 2025. This change aims to standardize and clarify the license renewal timeline for handgun permit holders in Texas.

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