TXTemplar

UTDgrad2019:

Congratulations on completing your degree!  Your fingerprints collected in regards to the CCL (Concealed Carry License) are submitted to the State of Texas (DPS) for inclusion in their database as part of the requirements to qualify for the license.  Interestingly enough, you do not have to submit fingerprints for a US Passport. unless you get the TSA as you noted in your post.    I understand your concern about giving the government your prints given the loss of faith in the FBI and other enforcement agencies.  Furthermore, if you have a 2nd Amendment right to self-defense, then why do you even need a license to begin with?  Bottom line is that until Constitutional Carry is established in Texas, then the pathway to a CCL requires that you submit your prints.  The Texas database is shared with the FBI and has been for a long while.  As far as the decision to obtain the CCL, it would behoove you to do so.  Also, as you are a recent graduate, I would encourage you to take an additional step to take advantage of being young and educated and join either a branch of the military or the National Guard..  It is a solid foundation to build upon and you won't regret the decision.  Just my 2cents.  Good luck to you and again congratulations.

Templar

Those in the Houston area interested in joining Texas State Militia go to this site:  https://www.tsmhouston.org/

I am with TSM Houston Unit.

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