cprems wrote:The photo issue may be due to your CHL instructor not knowing that you could use either. My instructor told us to write on the photo application "Use TX drivers license photo"
There are stories on here (from this year) that CHL instructors didn't know that you could do an online application instead of sending the application via US mail. The majority of instructors keep up with the latest DPS updates (especially if they are active on this site).
When I originally had my CHL in 1996, everything was mailed in and you had to wait on a BG check (if I remember correctly) before you could take your actual CHL course.
The process has come a long way.
Now if we can get everyone in Texas, who has a CHL, to vote out those in the Texas legislature who oppose good CHL laws, we may finally see more bills that give us the protections and assurances that come from the 2nd amendment. Don't get me wrong, I really appreciate the tireless efforts to date and I do my part by calling, faxing and emailing those in "power" who are in desperate need of a "nudge" and a reminder that they work for us.
It sometimes feels like we get bread crumbs instead of the whole loaf. I know it takes time but its high time we as a collective, hold those accountable, at the ballot box.
armanius wrote:Thanks everyone!!?,
And yes, why the requirement to send in photos?? Wasted $12 for photos.
My instructor wasn't aware, he told everyone to get the passport photos. I saw people saying they weren't needed, but it is also on the checklist when you mail in your paperwork, seems like something is broken here.
Guess they are probably erroring on the side of send them in just in case, lol. 
Not sure how long it takes to get from manufacturing pending to actually receiving, I'm going to guess it may be end of next week before I actually see it (1.5 weeks from now).