Lifetime Licenses

Lifetime licenses are available to eligible Texas residents only. Residents may buy hunting and fishing licenses valid for the lifetime of the license holder. Non-residents are not eligible for lifetime licenses.

Applications for Lifetime Licenses

• Download a PDF application
• Call TPWD at (800) 792-1112
• Lifetime license applications can only be processed at Law Enforcement office or TPWD Austin Headquarters.

Lifetime License Endorsements and Tags

Note: Digital Lifetime License Tags can only be obtained Online.

Endorsement and Tag Details

• A lifetime license includes all state endorsements other than the Reptile and Amphibian endorsement.
• Lifetime license holders are not exempt from the Federal Duck Stamp requirement.
• Lifetime licenses are not valid for commercial fur trapping or for other commercial fishing and hunting uses.
• Physical lifetime tags may be obtained at retailers or online. Digital tags are only available online at no additional fee.
• Lifetime tags may be obtained at retailers each year at no additional fee.
  • The Harvest Information Program (HIP) certification and the Bonus Red Drum Tag must be added, whenever applicable.

Requesting Tags for Existing Lifetime License Holders

Beginning August 15th of each license year, existing lifetime license holders may obtain current year tags immediately, at no fee. Tags can be obtained three ways:

• At any one of our license agents located across the state,
• By downloading and submitting the Request for Lifetime License Tags PDF to Austin HQ (no digital tags) or,
• Online for either paper or digital tags. See Digital License and Tagging for more information regarding digital licenses.

Lifetime License Drawing

Enter to win a Lifetime Super Combo license in TPWD's Lifetime License Drawing.