Yes - I believe it passed in '95.

Requires about 8 hours in class, law & a little anger control; 175/250
points on the firing range (nothing fancy - moderate timed fire, 3, 7, & 15
yards); pass background check; $140 fee.

Called a CHL (Concealed Handgun License).   Allows carrying of handgun most
places, must be concealed.   Certain premises (bars, nursing homes, etc.)
are off-limits; most other places (especially businesses) may post signs &
thus prohibit carrying there.

Must show license to police on request, & even without request if asked for
ID while carrying.

Strict suspension/revocation rules if charged with a crime.

It's too soon if it's made much impact on crime either way.

BOB



At 08:39 PM 2/13/00 -0500, you wrote:
>In a message dated 2/13/00 11:48:05 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:
>
><< Want to hear something scary:  I qualified & am getting a "carry" permit!
>  >>
>
>They have carrying pernits now in Texas?
>
>Bobby