The standard fee for a new or renewal handgun license application is $40. However, Texas law provides for some discounts if you meet certain special conditions. Each special condition has different document requirements. You must submit supporting documents to qualify for the discount.
Note: Applications are not processed until we have received all required documents.
Specials conditions can be divided into the following categories:
General
- Indigent (Individuals who live at or below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines)
- Senior Citizen (Individuals aged 60 and older)
- Standard (Individuals with no special conditions)
Attorney/Judge
Correctional Officers
- Correctional Officer currently employed by Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)
- County Jailer
Law Enforcement
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Active
- Active Juvenile Probation Officer
- Active Railroad Peace Officer
- Active Special Ranger of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Ranchers Association
- Active Supervision Officer
- Active Texas Peace Officer
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Retired
- Former Reserve Law Enforcement Officer
- Honorably Retired Texas Peace Officer
- Retired Federal Officer
- Retired Railroad Peace Officer
- Retired Special Ranger of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Ranchers Association
Military
- Active Military
- Active Texas Military
- Veteran (Honorably Discharged)
Protective Order/At Risk
- At Risk (Court order or other proof of condition required)
- Protective Order (Court order required. Protective orders expire when the licensee turns 21. Licensees will need to apply at that time under a different condition.)