What is the purpose of the Texas License to Carry program?

The purpose of the Texas License to Carry program is to license individuals for carrying firearms. This program allows eligible individuals to carry handguns in public, either openly or concealed. The program includes specific criteria that applicants must meet, such as age, residency, and background checks, to ensure that those issued a license are responsible firearm owners. By providing a licensing framework, the program aims to enhance public safety while respecting the rights of responsible citizens to carry firearms for self-defense and other lawful purposes.

Regulation of the sale of firearms, education on hunting, and enforcement of federal laws fall outside the specific purpose of the Texas License to Carry program, which focuses directly on the licensing aspect for carrying firearms.