License To Carry to Transition to New Platform, RSD Connect
September 1, 2026
The License to Carry (LTC) Program will be transitioning to RSD Connect, the new Enterprise Licensing System for Regulatory Services Division (RSD), effective September 30, 2026.
The final day to submit LTC applications or updates on Texas.gov will be September 12, 2026. After this date, the current Texas.gov system will no longer accept new submissions. Information on how to access RSD Connect, including the web address and login instructions, will be provided prior to the September 30, 2026 launch.
Between September 13-29, 2026, there will be a temporary pause on LTC applications. No applications will be accepted while data is transferred into RSD Connect.
RSD Connect will enable people to apply for, renew, or check the status of a handgun license online. It will also allow instructors to create and manage handgun licensing courses. The purpose of RSD Connect is to unify the applicant and staff experience across licensing, eligibility, compliance, and enforcement into a single, scalable, and integrated platform that will eventually span all of RSD’s programs – setting a new standard for compliance, efficiency, and service across Texas agencies.
Click here for additional information about RSD Connect.
New Look for License To Carry A Handgun (LTC) Card
October 8, 2025
The License To Carry a Handgun (LTC) card has a new look. Along with the updated image, the LTC card will continue to include the following features:
- Made from a durable, tamper resistant polycarbonate material.
- Laser engraving of all personal data including black and white primary and duplicate secondary photo.
- 1D & 2D barcodes for verifying the cardholder identity, as well as protecting against counterfeiting and alteration.
Previously issued LTC cards are still valid until the expiration date listed on the card. When you renew or apply for a new license, you will receive the newly redesigned card.
Below is an example of the new LTC:
View more details on the newly re-designed card
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