Just before the New Year, Governor Rick Perry (R) and Attorney General Greg Abbott (R) announced that Texas and Colorado finalized a Right To Carry reciprocal agreement. Texas also issued a proclamation announcing that it will recognize New Mexico carry permits. New Mexico currently has no reciprocal provision in its carry law, so Texas CHLs are not currently valid in that state. However, legislation is expected to be considered in the 2005 session of the New Mexico Legislature which could authorize their Department of Public Safety to recognize carry permits from other states, including Texas. For more information, go to http://www.txdps.state.tx.us
URGE LAWMAKERS TO CO-AUTHOR CHL RENEWAL EXTENSION BILL
The Legislature convenes on January 11. Rep. Joe Driver (R-Garland) has already pre-filed HB 225, a bill which extends the term of a renewed Concealed Handgun License from four to five years at the current $70 renewal fee. HB 225 will reduce the average annual cost of a CHL and maintain the license holder`s exemption from the federal instant check requirement when purchasing a firearm from a licensed dealer. Please contact your State Representatives in advance of the legislative session and urge them to sign on as co-authors to HB 225.
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