javechet wrote:Hello there. I have been lurking here for some time now and finally decided to join. In all honesty, it is mostly because of my frustration. Here goes my story.
I completed a CHL course here in Austin back in June. The application was hand delivered to DPS on June 16th (I believe, maybe 17th). About a month later I received a letter stating that they needed a copy of my birth certificate as proof of my citizenship. I was born in Germany on an Army base. Within about 3 days I hand delivered a copy of my birth certificate to the DPS. It is now November and my status still says "Processing Application."
For a bit of a background: When I was younger, I did get into some trouble with the law. The last incident was when I was 15; I am 24 now. They said that, so long as I don't get into anymore trouble, my record should be sealed when I turn 18. The only legal trouble I've been in since then was a speeding warning (not ticket) about a year and a half ago. I spent 4 years in the Marine Corps infantry and received an honorable discharge last year. This year I have purchased 1 handgun and 1 rifle without any delay.
About one month ago I sent an email to the DPS inquiring about the wait. I received the response that my background check has not yet returned. Is there something I'm missing? The only time I've heard from the DPS was when I sent the email. Is there someone I should contact? I understand that they have been backed up for a while, but when people who applied 2 months after me are getting their plastic, it gives me a bleak outlook. Any thoughts on anything I've said would be greatly appreciated.
same here man :( was born abroad and now they just keep telling me that my background hasn't returned when I see people in the same county getting theirs back in 30-60 days.
