Texas HB4818 creates an enhanced license designation for handgun carry licenses, with specific training and conditions.

Texas HB4818 introduces an enhanced license designation for handgun carry licenses. To qualify, applicants must have held a handgun carry license for at least four years, meet age requirements, and pass a background check. They must also complete a training course and a handgun proficiency demonstration. The enhanced license allows holders to carry concealed handguns in most areas, except where firearms are prohibited, such as in certain medical or scientific facilities. Governmental entities and schools can prohibit enhanced license holders from carrying handguns in specific areas.

Texas HB4818 creates an enhanced license designation for handgun carry licenses, with specific training and conditions.

Texas HB4818 introduces an enhanced license designation for handgun carry licenses. To qualify, applicants must have held a handgun carry license for at least four years, meet age requirements, and pass a background check. They must also complete a training course and a handgun proficiency demonstration. The enhanced license allows holders to carry concealed handguns in most areas, except where firearms are prohibited, such as in certain medical or scientific facilities. Governmental entities and schools can prohibit enhanced license holders from carrying handguns in specific areas.