Texas Department of Public Safety v. Biggert

OPINION

MARGARET GARNER MIRABAL, Justice.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) appeals the trial court’s determination that Charles Anthony Biggert is eligible for a concealed handgun license under the “Concealed Handgun Act.” Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §§ 411.171-411.208 (Vernon 1998 & Supp.2000). We reverse,

Case Background

Biggert pled guilty to a December 23, 1976, theft of an automobile, a felony. The trial judge found Biggert guilty, and assessed his punishment at five years confinement, probated for five years. After Biggert successfully completed a portion of his probation (now community…