AA171-Can I get a Texas LTC - Armed Attorneys

Richard D. Hayes and Emily Taylor break down the exact legal hurdles you’ll face when applying for a Texas License to Carry. They start by demystifying Texas Penal Code §411.172, spelling out the simple‑sounding rules—no felony convictions, no pending misdemeanors or felonies, and no fugitive status—while warning that even dismissed charges or arrested‑but‑never‑prosecuted incidents can become a material misrepresentation if you fail to disclose them. The hosts then dive into the most common trip‑wires: deferred adjudications, which DPS treats as convictions for LTC purposes, and the ten‑year “look‑back” window that can turn a seemingly harmless case into a permanent bar. They explain the per‑se chemically dependent clause (two drug or alcohol convictions in ten years) and the A7 mental‑health disqualifications, naming the six diagnoses that automatically disqualify you unless a specialist psychiatrist certifies recovery. Emily highlights the importance of honest disclosure on the criminal‑history section, noting that a single omitted arrest can nullify an otherwise clean record. Richard adds the often‑overlooked financial qualifiers—state and local tax delinquencies, child‑support arrears, and protective orders—each of which can trigger a denial. Throughout the episode, the duo stresses that Texas is a shall‑issue state only when you meet every statutory criterion; otherwise the Department of Public Safety has broad discretion to reject your application. They also plug Armed Attorneys Tier 3, a $29.99‑a‑month service that guides applicants through the process and, if needed, files appeals on their behalf. The episode ends with a reminder that the Second Amendment right to carry hinges on strict compliance with these detailed legal requirements.

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