eForms Logo

Texas Firearm Bill of Sale Form

A Texas firearm bill of sale is a form that proves the legal sale and purchase of a firearm in the State of Texas. All aspects of the form should be carefully considered and adequately documented. This form does not require notarization.
PDF

Updated October 05, 2024

4.8 Stars | 1,084 Ratings
Downloads: 24,675

Privately Selling a Firearm

Texas does not require the seller of a firearm to have a license to sell. However, there are restrictions on who can buy a firearm.

Prohibited from Buying

In Texas, federal law is more stringent than state law regarding firearm purchases. An individual is prohibited from buying a weapon if they are:[1]

  • Convicted in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year;
  • A fugitive from justice;
  • An unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act);[2]
  • Adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to any mental institution;
  • An illegal alien;
  • Discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions;
  • Renounced their United States citizenship;
  • Subject to a court order restraining the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of the intimate partner; or
  • Has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

Registering a Firearm

Texas has no laws requiring the state registration of firearms.

Concealed Carry

Texans who are 21 or older and not strictly prohibited by law (e.g., felons, fugitives from justice, or those defined above) may carry a concealed or holstered firearm without a license to carry (“LTC”) in non-prohibited places.[3] Eligible individuals can still obtain an LTC to reap its benefits, such as having the license recognized in other states (reciprocity). When seeking an LTC, follow the steps below.

How to Apply

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age (unless active duty military) and must meet Federal qualifications to purchase a handgun.[4]

1. Apply Online. Apply through the Texas Department of Public Safety (Regulatory Services Division). Attach all necessary documentation to the application form.

2. Fees. Pay application fees to the Department of Public Safety. The standard fee for an original LTC is $40. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. If an application is not approved, the fees will not be refunded.[5]

3. Appointment. Schedule an appointment for fingerprinting.

4. Training. Complete four to six hours of classroom training, pass a written examination, and pass a proficiency demonstration (mainly assessed by shooting).[6]

Reciprocity

Texas has negotiated reciprocity agreements with all U.S. states except for the following: Maine, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Oregon, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.[7]