To obtain a Texas License to Carry (LTC), you must .

Be at least 18 years old (as per a ruling by US District Judge Mark Pittman in 2022).

Complete classroom training (online) and pass a shooting test with a local, certified instructor.

Pass a background check. Have no felony convictions.

Be a legal resident of Texas or a qualifying non-resident. Have a valid government-issued identification card.

Meet all qualifications to purchase a handgun.