The proposal would require applicants to verify eligibility under federal law, adding new documentation steps for some Texans seeking permits.

The Texas Department of Public Safety has proposed new rules requiring applicants for handgun carry licenses and other regulated permits to provide proof of eligibility under a federal benefits law.

Texas DPS proposes new rules requiring handgun license applicants to provide federal documentation verifying their U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status. The policy would utilize the federal ...