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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

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No social security number required when applying for Texas concealed handgun license

concealed handgunOn January 1, 2014 600 new rules became law in Texas. Below are a few highlights.

  • A social security number is no longer required when applying for a concealed handgun license in Texas?Also, less classroom instruction hours are required. 
  • Service animals assisting veterans with post traumatic stress will get access to the same public settings as dogs who assist the blind.
  • Must be 18 years old or older to use indoor tanning beds.
  • An 8.25% tax will be added to mixed drinks. Previously the restaurant owners paid the tax for liquor, now the customer will. Wine and beer was already taxed.