Finished Your Online Texas LTC Course? Here’s What Happens Next
Completing the online classroom portion is a major step, but it is not the end of the LTC training process. Texas DPS states that online students must also complete range instruction and a handgun proficiency demonstration with a Texas Qualified LTC Instructor.
Last verified with Texas DPS: October 2, 2026
Your Next Steps
- Complete the online classroom training. At least four and no more than six hours, covering the four required 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; and proper storage practices for handguns with an emphasis on storage practices that eliminate the possibility of accidental injury to a child.
- Pass the written examination. Online students pass the written examination as part of the online course.
- Complete range instruction. One to two hours with a Texas Qualified LTC Instructor before the proficiency demonstration. The range portion may also be completed before the online classroom portion.
- Demonstrate handgun proficiency. Only a qualified LTC handgun instructor may administer the physical proficiency demonstration.
- Your training results are entered in RSD Connect. Your Texas Qualified LTC Instructor enters them; there is no paper certificate.
- Complete the DPS application in RSD Connect. Since October 1, 2026, applicants use RSD Connect and sign in with a Texas by Texas (TxT) account.
- Complete fingerprinting. DPS instructs original applicants to submit the online application and then schedule fingerprinting.
- Respond to DPS. Standard processing for an original application is approximately 60 days. If DPS requests more information, it must be received within 90 days or the application will be terminated.
Your Online LTC Student Roadmap
| Stage | Who handles it |
|---|---|
| Online classroom and written examination | DPS-approved Online Course Provider |
| Range instruction and handgun proficiency | Texas Qualified LTC Instructor (in person) |
| Training results entered in RSD Connect | Your Texas Qualified LTC Instructor |
| Application, fingerprinting and DPS review | You and Texas DPS |
| License decision | Texas DPS |
Book Your Range Qualification
Yasuke Arms offers the in-person range instruction and handgun proficiency demonstration with a DPS-certified LTC Handgun Instructor.
Haven’t Started the Online Course Yet?
The Yasuke Arms Online LTC course covers the classroom portion and written examination, delivered through a DPS-approved Online Course Provider.
What Texas DPS Handles
Yasuke Arms provides training. Texas DPS remains responsible for licensing, eligibility determination, background review, application processing, and issuance or denial of the LTC.
Don’t Stop at “Course Complete”
If you’ve just finished your online course, congratulations. Know your next step: Training → Proficiency → Application → DPS Review.
For the full process, fees and FAQs, visit the Texas LTC Resource Center.
Official Texas DPS Resources
- RSD Connect (Sign In with TxT)
- DPS Training Requirements FAQ
- DPS Application FAQs
- DPS Instructor Updates
Important information: This article is educational information and is not legal advice. Requirements and DPS procedures can change. Always verify current licensing requirements directly with Texas DPS. Last verified: October 2, 2026.
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