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The map needs to be updated to show an Illinois non-resident permit as an option. Texas is one of four states whose residents Illinois allows to apply for permits.

Can out-of-state residents obtain an Illinois Concealed Carry License?
Yes. However, only residents of states or territories of the United States that have laws related to firearm ownership, possession, and carrying, that are substantially similar to the requirements to obtain a license under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act are eligible.

What does "substantially similar" mean?
"Substantially Similar" means the comparable state regulates who may carry firearms, concealed or otherwise, in public; prohibits all who have involuntary mental health admissions, and those with voluntary admissions within the past 5 years, from carrying firearms, concealed or otherwise, in public; reports denied persons to NICS; and participates in reporting persons authorized to carry firearms, concealed or otherwise, in public through Nlets.

How can I find out if my state's laws are considered "substantially similar?"
The Illinois State Police sent a survey to each state to determine which of them has laws that are substantially similar. Currently, the only states considered to be substantially similar are Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas and Virginia.

Current map, as of 16 Mar 2019, reference https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resour ... -gun-laws/. This website appears to be a good resource, and its probably been covered in this topic already, but its new to me so here it is again.
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resour ... ocity_map/