Some of the requirements are classroom time, rangetime for handgun proficiency, written test, passport photos and a background check. Also there is a waiting period which averages about 50-60 days. Restriction include age and no felonies or history of domestic violence.
...And about 10 other points to disqualify you from getting a TX CHL, including owing state (TX) school loans.
Texas has got to be the state with the most disqualifiers for a CHL I have yet seen. And no open-carry here, either (but hopefully the TCDL will change that).
Looking forward to moving to New Mexico...or back to Virginia!