Like many laws, there's probably not a "good" reason it's written.
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Like many laws, there's probably not a "good" reason it's written.
I believe that but I did go back and edit my post.FIFY
I have done this on numerous occasions as well... (some times to get a rise out of people, most never notice the difference).A Texas LTC/CHL is state-issued identification, and I have used mine as identification to vote in the past (I wasn't carrying as that would be in violation of the Penal Code, I just thought it would be fun to do so).
I have also used it at the airport going through TSA, and to purchase alcohol (although I rarely get carded at my age).
I have never had an issue using a LTC/CHL as ID.
But all that said, there are requirements to carry both when carrying a firearm, as TXI has detailed in his post.
Like you, I find it smart to carry both at all times.
That's what I believe it should be, but that's not what the law says as far as carrying when not driving. Just hoping someone had a good reason why.The number on the LTC can be either a TDL or ID number and it does not specify which. If you're pulled over your LTC is not proof that you have a TDL or if you do have one it does not prove that the TDL is current. So, I guess the LTC would be a suitable ID for everything except driving.
The law requires you to have a valid TDL or state ID to obtain a LTC. Perhaps they want you to show it to prove it (TDL/ID) hasn't expired.That's what I believe it should be, but that's not what the law says as far as carrying when not driving. Just hoping someone had a good reason why.
If your TDL/ID has expired is your LTC no longer valid?
The law requires you to have a valid TDL or state ID to obtain a LTC. Perhaps they want you to show it to prove it (TDL/ID) hasn't expired.
If your TDL/ID has expired is your LTC no longer valid?
I don't know why it did that, I quoted a post, yet it posted my reply separate from the quote. Sorry.
You guys are way overthinking this. There is NO penalty of you fail to display your DL or ID along with your LTC if a peace officer or magistrate demands that you ID yourself and you are carrying a handgun. (unless you are driving or engaged in some other activity where a license is required)
At a cafeteria type restaurant. There are 5 or 6 people ahead of you and a bunch in line behind. The person in line behind you is a uniformed police officer. You are carrying your pistol on a belt holster at 5 o'clock and it's covered by an extra long shirt worn untucked. You notice the officer is looking sternly at you and asks "Are carrying a gun?". What is the proper response to his question?
Premises per TABC includes parking lot...No, this didn't happen to me but I realized long ago that a lot of cops don't know the finer points of concealed carry law. I was arrested in a bar parking lot for carrying in a 51% area. EXCEPT the parking lot is NOT the damn PREMISES! But due to the cops ignorance of that fact, I spent a night in the Travis County "justice center!"