(a) Applications must include the materials described in Government Code, §411.174, and §6.12 of this title (relating to Application Procedure and Required Materials), with the exceptions that:
  (1) the application fee is $40;
  (2) evidence of handgun proficiency is not required;
  (3) the provisions regarding non-residents are not applicable; and
  (4) application materials may only be submitted electronically through the department's approved vendor or as otherwise determined by the department.
(b) Applicants must provide proof of residency in the form of valid Texas driver license or Texas identification card. The address on file for the driver license or identification card must be current, or the application will be considered deficient under §2.7(b) of this title (relating to Application Review and Background Investigation).
(c) The application fee is nonrefundable.

Source Note: The provisions of this §2.3 adopted to be effective November 13, 2011, 36 TexReg 7557; amended to be effective March 15, 2018, 43 TexReg 1444