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Here was my timeline.

Note: I did not have to re-submit ANYTHING and have a perfectly CLEAN record. Not even a speeding ticket since the mid-90s.

Location: Harris County
01/17/09: CHL Class Taken
01/23/09: Packet Mailed (Certified)
01/27/09: Packet Received by DPS
02/25/09: Received Pin Number
02/25/09: Application Processing
05/01/09: Called CHL Div. @ DPS - "Waiting for local background check"
06/01/09: Called CHL Div. @ DPS - "Still waiting for local background check"
06/15/09: Called CHL Div. @ DPS - "Local Background Check Received"
07/15/09: Called CHL Div. @ DPS - "Sent To Be Printed"
07/22/09: "Application Completed - License Issued or Certificate Active"
07/25/09: License in hand!!!

Approximately 180 days since they received my packet I finally received my license.