gmk Posted April 2, 2017 at 05:17 PM Share Posted April 2, 2017 at 05:17 PM Moving to Texas in July so far. I plan to drive. What are the possibilities....house sold and closed. house not sold or closed, have a new home purchased in Texas, Still would have my Illinois plates and Dl, CCL, FOID. Need some questions answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevis Posted April 2, 2017 at 05:18 PM Share Posted April 2, 2017 at 05:18 PM I think as long as your Illinois DL and Illinois residency status is intact, you're fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamma Posted April 2, 2017 at 06:39 PM Share Posted April 2, 2017 at 06:39 PM Get your Texas CCW as soon as possible. They issue to non-residents, but you have to take the TX training in TX, so if you'll be down there before moving I would take the training and get that going ASAP. From all accounts, ISP will revoke your CCL as soon as they are notified by the SoS office that your IL drivers license is cancelled after you get a TX drivers license. DL = residency in their opinion. So keep your IL DL until you're ready to make the change. If you want to maintain the IL CCL, ISP will apparently make you reapply as a non-resident after cancelling your existing license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oohrah Posted April 3, 2017 at 03:35 PM Share Posted April 3, 2017 at 03:35 PM Welcome to Texas! (You will love the gun freedoms here.) Whereabouts you moving to? Texas will recognize your IL CCL for open or concealed carry as long as your IL DL is valid, but you have 90 days to get a Texas DL: "New Texas residents can legally drive with a valid, unexpired driver license from another U.S. state, U.S. territory, Canadian province, or qualifying country for up to 90 days after moving to Texas.Prior to the end of the 90 day grace period, a new Texas resident must apply for a Texas license in person at any driver license office to continue to drive legally. When applying for the new Texas license the individual must surrender any unexpired driver license in their possession from another U.S. state, U.S. territory or a Canadian province." We recommend getting your permanent address and DL first, then apply for the LTC (license to carry). It will take 60 days on average to get an LTC, so you might want to go ahead and get a FLA license before you come for during the transition. Here is an excellent resource for asking questions: www.texaschlforum.com And now IL has determined that Texas is substantially similar, so you could apply for a non-resident IL CCL (I submitted my app last week ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmk Posted April 3, 2017 at 10:07 PM Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 at 10:07 PM Am moving to Corpus in July. So, I have 90 days for my Ill CCL and Dl. Where cab=n I go to get my Texas LTC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerus Posted April 3, 2017 at 10:10 PM Share Posted April 3, 2017 at 10:10 PM Welcome to Texas! (You will love the gun freedoms here.) Whereabouts you moving to? Texas will recognize your IL CCL for open or concealed carry as long as your IL DL is valid, but you have 90 days to get a Texas DL: "New Texas residents can legally drive with a valid, unexpired driver license from another U.S. state, U.S. territory, Canadian province, or qualifying country for up to 90 days after moving to Texas.[/size]Prior to the end of the 90 day grace period, a new Texas resident must apply for a Texas license in person at any driver license office to continue to drive legally. When applying for the new Texas license the individual must surrender any unexpired driver license in their possession from another U.S. state, U.S. territory or a Canadian province.[/size]" We recommend getting your permanent address and DL first, then apply for the LTC (license to carry). It will take 60 days on average to get an LTC, so you might want to go ahead and get a FLA license before you come for during the transition. Here is an excellent resource for asking questions: www.texaschlforum.com And now IL has determined that Texas is substantially similar, so you could apply for a non-resident IL CCL (I submitted my app last week ) Until they randomly decide to change it again and void your CCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matkinson Posted April 4, 2017 at 01:47 AM Share Posted April 4, 2017 at 01:47 AM If you can get a Texas non-resident CHL before you move, I would imagine it would still be legal to carry on it after you get a Texas DL, which is when ISP seems like they would revoke your IL CCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oohrah Posted April 4, 2017 at 01:17 PM Share Posted April 4, 2017 at 01:17 PM Problem is, unlike IL, you have to take the Texas class in Texas. Finding a class is easy, go to any BBQ or Mexican restaurant and look for flyers, plus every town has at least one gun store, and there is a gun show just about every weekend somewhere. The forum link I posted will also have info. I checked, current turnaround for LTC issue is about 30-60 days. Cerus, you're right. Keeping my fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oohrah Posted April 5, 2017 at 03:38 PM Share Posted April 5, 2017 at 03:38 PM gmk, if you have time passing thru Waco, give me a heads up and I'll buy you a beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmk Posted April 6, 2017 at 03:06 AM Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 at 03:06 AM thanks for all the info. I will have to see where I can take The LTC class once down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglebob Posted April 6, 2017 at 12:34 PM Share Posted April 6, 2017 at 12:34 PM Welcome to Texas! (You will love the gun freedoms here.) Whereabouts you moving to? Texas will recognize your IL CCL for open or concealed carry as long as your IL DL is valid, but you have 90 days to get a Texas DL: "New Texas residents can legally drive with a valid, unexpired driver license from another U.S. state, U.S. territory, Canadian province, or qualifying country for up to 90 days after moving to Texas.Prior to the end of the 90 day grace period, a new Texas resident must apply for a Texas license in person at any driver license office to continue to drive legally. When applying for the new Texas license the individual must surrender any unexpired driver license in their possession from another U.S. state, U.S. territory or a Canadian province." We recommend getting your permanent address and DL first, then apply for the LTC (license to carry). It will take 60 days on average to get an LTC, so you might want to go ahead and get a FLA license before you come for during the transition. Here is an excellent resource for asking questions: www.texaschlforum.com And now IL has determined that Texas is substantially similar, so you could apply for a non-resident IL CCL (I submitted my app last week ) The OP should be aware that Texas has duty to notify a LEO if stopped. That is a gun law from Texas I don't like. I guess they can no longer arrest you if your gun is printing in Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oohrah Posted April 7, 2017 at 01:27 PM Share Posted April 7, 2017 at 01:27 PM This is correct. Your LTC is tied to your DL, and the LEO will see it when your DL is run. I have no problem with this. Keeps everything cordial with the LEO. OF course an out of state license will probably not show up. Slightly different from IL, but one big difference is that passengers during a stop have no duty to say anything, unlike IL. Oh, and Texas has never had a law against "printing". However, the firearm must be completely concealed (unlike IL wording). The last law change to this issue made it no longer an offense if the firearm was inadvertently/unintentionally exposed (like wind blew up your jacket, etc.). But now with open carry, that is all moot anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerus Posted April 7, 2017 at 03:53 PM Share Posted April 7, 2017 at 03:53 PM This is correct. Your LTC is tied to your DL, and the LEO will see it when your DL is run. I have no problem with this. Keeps everything cordial with the LEO. OF course an out of state license will probably not show up. Slightly different from IL, but one big difference is that passengers during a stop have no duty to say anything, unlike IL. Oh, and Texas has never had a law against "printing". However, the firearm must be completely concealed (unlike IL wording). The last law change to this issue made it no longer an offense if the firearm was inadvertently/unintentionally exposed (like wind blew up your jacket, etc.). But now with open carry, that is all moot anyway.I thought it was tied to the registration/plates? And why would a passenger have a duty to inform in IL when the driver doesn't? I'm confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oohrah Posted April 7, 2017 at 11:45 PM Share Posted April 7, 2017 at 11:45 PM No, LTC tied only to DL. IDK, I was reading about IL laws and it said everyone in the car had to notify the LEO if asked. Can someone clarify? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerus Posted April 8, 2017 at 02:12 AM Share Posted April 8, 2017 at 02:12 AM No, LTC tied only to DL.IDK, I was reading about IL laws and it said everyone in the car had to notify the LEO if asked. Can someone clarify?Well when asked is different then a straight duty to inform. I think you have to when asked as a passenger even though you're under no legal obligation to identify yourself. Only the driver is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oohrah Posted April 8, 2017 at 01:20 PM Share Posted April 8, 2017 at 01:20 PM Got it. I still like to let the LEO know right up front. I don't know about IL, but in TX, the LTC acts almost as a "get out of jail free" card, because the LEOs know you're a good guy and you get off with a warning. I know this is highly anecdotal, but there are a lot of positive stories out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokewagon Posted April 8, 2017 at 01:59 PM Share Posted April 8, 2017 at 01:59 PM Although Texas still has a requirement to notify LEO we are carrying when approached in official contact, the penalty has been removed for not doing so. Crazy I know, but just be courteous and cooperative, and you'll be fine. Particularly with our state troopers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeterlancer Posted April 18, 2017 at 06:20 PM Share Posted April 18, 2017 at 06:20 PM Why not just get a FL or AZ permit? It will be in the mail before you move and it's valid in Texas. You could take your time getting the TX permit once you got settled in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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