Your Texas License to Carry, Step by Step
Plain-language guidance for Texas LTC applicants: training, RSD Connect, the application, fingerprinting and what happens next. Every fact links to its official Texas DPS source.
Last verified with Texas DPS: October 2, 2026
The Texas LTC Process
- Check eligibility. Review the Texas and federal eligibility requirements. (DPS Application FAQs)
- Create your Texas by Texas (TxT) account. RSD Connect uses “Sign In with TxT.” Texas.gov says you’ll need a personal email address, a mobile phone number, a current Texas driver license or ID, and your Social Security number. (RSD Connect · Texas.gov)
- Complete classroom training. About 4–6 hours covering the four required topics, with a Texas Qualified LTC Instructor or an approved Online Course Provider. Includes a written examination.
- Complete range instruction and the proficiency (shooting) demonstration. About 1–2 hours with a Texas Qualified LTC Instructor. This can be done before the online classroom portion.
- Your training results are entered in RSD Connect. Your Texas Qualified LTC Instructor enters them; there is no paper certificate.
- Apply through RSD Connect. The standard fee is $40 (discounts may apply under special conditions). Fees are non-refundable. (DPS fee table)
- Get fingerprinted as directed by DPS after you submit your application.
- Respond to DPS. Standard processing is approximately 60 days for an original application. If DPS requests more information, it must be received within 90 days or the application will be terminated.
- License decision. Texas DPS makes all eligibility and licensing decisions.
Training steps: DPS Training Requirements FAQ. Application and processing steps: DPS Application FAQs.
The Four Required Classroom Topics
- Laws that relate to weapons and the use of deadly force
- Handgun use and safety, including use of restraint holsters and methods to ensure the secure carrying of openly carried handguns
- Non-violent dispute resolution
- Proper storage practices for handguns with an emphasis on storage practices that eliminate the possibility of accidental injury to a child
Source: DPS Training Requirements FAQ
Key Facts at a Glance
| Topic | What DPS says |
|---|---|
| Platform | RSD Connect, live since October 1, 2026. Sign in with TxT. Technical support: 512-424-7293. (DPS Handgun Licensing) |
| Applications submitted before the launch | “Will resume processing in the new system.” (DPS Handgun Licensing) |
| Standard fee | $40 original, $40 renewal; Indigent and Senior Citizen renewal $35. (DPS fee table) |
| Processing | Approximately 60 days (original) / 45 days (renewal); requested information is due within 90 days. (DPS Application FAQs) |
| How long a license is valid | Initial license: four years. Renewal: five years. (DPS Application FAQs) |
| Renewal | Online in RSD Connect up to six months before expiration; DPS will attempt to use the fingerprints on file. No continuing education is required. (DPS Application FAQs) |
| Address or name change, lost or stolen license | RSD Connect under My Requests & Appeals. Changing your driver license address does not change your LTC address. (DPS Licensing & Registration) |
| Expired license | There is no grace period or extension for an expired LTC, even if a renewal has been submitted. (DPS carry-law FAQ) |
| Permitless carry | Did not repeal the LTC program. (DPS Overview) |
Articles
How to sign in with TxT and what new applicants need to know. October 1, 2026.
Texas LTC & RSD Connect: What New Applicants Need to Know
The pre-launch overview. September 30, 2026.
Complete Your Texas LTC: In-Person Shooting Qualification
Range instruction and the proficiency demonstration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I still get an LTC-104 or other training certificate?
No. DPS states: “training results will be entered into your RSD Connect account by your Texas Qualified LTC Instructor.” (DPS Training FAQ)
Can I take the classroom portion online?
Yes, through a DPS-approved Online Course Provider. You still need range instruction and the proficiency demonstration with a Texas Qualified LTC Instructor.
Can I do the range portion first?
Yes. DPS states the range instruction and proficiency demonstration can be completed before the online classroom portion.
Can I finish the whole LTC process from home?
No. The classroom can be online, but the range instruction and shooting demonstration are done in person with a Texas Qualified LTC Instructor.
Do I need a TxT account?
RSD Connect uses “Sign In with TxT.” Texas.gov states you must have a Texas driver license or ID to create a TxT account. If you don’t have one, follow DPS’s instructions or call RSD support at 512-424-7293.
How long does DPS take?
Standard processing is approximately 60 days for an original application and 45 days for a renewal. That’s an estimate, not a guarantee.
Is the fee refundable?
No. DPS states fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, even if the application is not approved.
Do I need continuing education to renew?
No. DPS states there is no continuing education or other training required to renew an LTC.
Can Yasuke Arms submit my application or guarantee my license?
No. Yasuke Arms provides training. Texas DPS administers the program and makes all licensing decisions.
Ready to Start Your Training?
The Yasuke Arms Online LTC course covers the classroom portion and written examination, delivered through a DPS-approved Online Course Provider. Range instruction and the proficiency demonstration are completed in person with a DPS-certified LTC Handgun Instructor.
Official Texas DPS Resources
- RSD Connect (Sign In with TxT)
- DPS Handgun Licensing
- DPS Application FAQs
- DPS Training Requirements FAQ
- DPS Licensing & Registration
- DPS Special Conditions and Fees
Important information: This page is provided for educational purposes and is not legal advice. Texas DPS is the licensing authority and determines eligibility and licensing decisions. Texas laws, rules, fees and procedures may change; always verify current requirements directly with Texas DPS. Last verified: October 2, 2026.
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