Class A Misdemeanor - Am I Eligible for CHL?

[Wiggz]

Sorry if this is the wrong subforum but there are a lot of subforums!

I have recently decided that I want to purchase my first firearm and get my CHL as well. I've been reading the eligibility and requirements needed but I am confused on one thing.

In 2007 I was charged and convicted of a Class A misdemeanor for 'ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY FAMILY VIOLENCE'

This was 10 years ago. Am I eligible to purchase a firearm and obtain my CHL in Texas? I read on one site that as long as it was five years ago I should be fine, but on another site it says no I am not eligible if it was domestic violence.

Just trying to get some clarification.

[infoman]

No, you would be permanently disqualified for an LTC. Had you assaulted a stranger, you'd be ok.. but, because it's family violence you're disqualified for life.

[thaidragon]

Were you convicted or given deferred? If convicted, then it's a permanent ban because it's domestic violence.

[chamberc]

In 2007 I was charged and convicted of a Class A misdemeanor for 'ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY FAMILY VIOLENCE'

As stated, you are prohibited for life.

[ScottDLS]

You could try to get it pardoned or expunged. That seems to be the only way to get the prohibition removed.

[Archery1]

As stated in regard to the LTC. You also asked about purchase. Under Texas Law you had a 5 year ban on ownership, with under Federal Law a permanent ban on ownership.