Texas HB1696 adds a handgun license designation on driver's licenses and commercial driver's licenses.
HB1696 amends Texas law to allow individuals licensed to carry a handgun to opt for a designation on their driver's or commercial driver's license indicating their handgun license status. This designation includes the license number and the period of validity. The changes apply to licenses issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. The Department of Public Safety must adopt the necessary rules by December 1, 2025.
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