Houston Chronicle, This is the DPS required training in order to obtain your Texas concealed handgun license ** 4 hour Classroom (longer classroom starting 1/1/2016) ** 25 question standard CHL written test ** shooting proficiency held at indoor range (eye and ear protection provided) Instruction by current active duty Police Officer with over 25 years of experience in Houston TX. Classes held at HMS Tactical 13326 Westheimer at Eldridge (www.hmstactical.com) Call to register or sign up at the link below. www.spartanhandguntraining.com **Open Carry has passed effective 1/1/2016, you will still need a CHL in order to open or conceal carry! As well as campus carry effective 8/1/2016