Texas Department of Public Safety v. Stanley

OPINION

DAY, Justice.

The trial court ruled that the Texas Department of Public Safety (“DPS”) could not deny Jakie Lee Stanley’s renewal of his concealed handgun license due to a prior conviction. The trial court found that the DPS provided no evidence that Stanley was the same person named in the prior conviction. We reverse and render.

I. BACKGROUND

In 1964, Stanley was convicted of a felony and sentenced to one year’s probation. After the probation was completed, an order was issued that set aside the conviction and released Stanley from all penalties and disability resulting from the…