Course Description: The State of Texas has adopted legislation that allows its law abiding citizens to carry handguns for self-protection. Obtaining a License to Carry License for the State of Texas requires successful completion of a minimum 4 hour certification course which is outlined by the Texas Department of Public Safety and covers topics on the use of force, gun safety, gun storage, conflict resolution and Texas laws pertaining to use of force as a defense, licensing requirements and laws regulating handgun license holders.