Texas Department of Public Safety v. Randle

OPINION

MARGARET GARNER MIRABAL, Justice.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) appeals the trial court’s determination that Thomas Junior Randle 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

The facts are undisputed. On May 20, 1992, Randle pled guilty to the offense of tampering with manufacturer’s identification, which was then classified as a felony. The trial court accepted the plea, deferred an adjudication of guilt, and placed Randle on probation (now…