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SB 16 - Reduces Fee for Firearm Carry Licenses - Texas Key Vote

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Title: Reduces Fee for Firearm Carry Licenses

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

A vote to pass a bill that reduces the application fee for licenses to carry a handgun from $140 to $40

Highlights:

  • Specifies that applicants must submit a completed application as well as proof of residency, a photo that meets department requirements, two complete sets of fingerprints and proof of age in order to be granted a license to carry a handgun (Sec. 1).

  • Reduces the application fee from $140 to $40 for both license renewals and first-time licenses (Sec. 1).

  • Reduces the application fee to become a handgun instructor from $100 to $40 (Sec. 3).

  • Specifies that individuals determined indigent by the state or individuals at least 60 years of age will receive the following reductions in fees (Sec. 5 & 6):

    • Half the price of any fee required for a duplicate or modified license; or

    • $5 for the issuance of a renewed license instead of $40.

  • Specifies that this bill becomes effective on September 1, 2017 (Sec. 9).

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