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Basic Requirements

  • Be a Texas resident for at least 180 days;
  • Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. Section 1101 et seq.);
  • Be at least 17 years old and not older than 70, subject to Subsections (c) and (d);
  • Pass a criminal history check;
  • Not be a registered sex offender; and
  • Be approved by the governor or the adjutant general under the governor’s authority.

Required Documents

You may be required to provide one or more of the following:

  • State-issued Birth Certificate
  • Valid U.S. Passport
  • Certificate of Naturalization
  • Consular Report of Birth
  • Certificate of U.S. Citizenship