2017 Wait time

[JCC511]

What happens if your license never came in? Say, for instance, it got lost in the mail?

I would call them and see what they say. You may have to wait a while before they will reissue.

[16driver]

What happens if your license never came in? Say, for instance, it got lost in the mail?

I would call them and see what they say. You may have to wait a while before they will reissue.

Can you carry without the actual license in the State of Texas? I've been approved, it's been mailed, I just don't have the plastic.

[JCC511]

Can you carry without the actual license in the State of Texas? I've been approved, it's been mailed, I just don't have the plastic.

FAQs say no. Please look for yourself and do not take my word for it.

http://www.dps.texas.gov/RSD/CHL/faqs/index.htm

33. I have applied for a Texas License to Carry a Handgun (LTC). When can I begin carrying my handgun?
You can begin carrying your handgun upon receipt of the physical license. As a reminder, HB 910 related to open carry becomes effective January 1, 2016. Issuance of the LTC prior to the effective date does not provide authority for license holders to carry openly before the effective date of the new law.

34. My Texas License to Carry a Handgun (LTC) has expired, and my renewal application is in process. Can I carry a handgun while I am waiting to receive my new license?
No. There is no grace period or extension for an expired LTC, even if your renewal application has been submitted. You must wait until you receive the LTC before you are allowed to carry a handgun.

[ADP_USMC]

Just finished submitting all documents.
Application completed 2/28/2017
LTC class 3/11/2017
Fingerprints done 3/14/2017.

And now I wait.

[Slider15]

First post here, hello everyone!

Submitied Application - 2/14
Fingerprints - 2/16
LTC class - 2/24
Submitted docs - 2/24
Just waiting now...

3/10 - Status appeared, waiting on background check
3/11 - All green, Print Pending

3/15 - Mailed

[panixx]

Wife and I submitted our apps on 2/14.

Background Check and Fingerprinting Review still pending as of today for both.

[JCC511]

Wife and I submitted our apps on 2/14.

Background Check and Fingerprinting Review still pending as of today for both.

Pending or under review?

[ZMoore0595]

Submitted Jan 23rd 2017

Spoke to an investigator today and told her I was concerned I entered something wrong on my application. She said not that she could see and went ahead and issued my license. I'd been waiting 51 days and no one had even opened my application yet... she then informed me I'll have my license in 7-10 days

[MolonLabe]

Renewal application 2/20/17
In mailbox today 3/15/17
24 Calendar days
17 Business days

[jimbo57]

And so it begins.
Took Class 2.25.2017
Aced written test - pretty much shot the 10 ring out of the target - however had one wandering hit in the 7 ring, obviously a defective round.
Patiently (not really) waited until my birthday in order to save the 70.00
Applied and submitted CHL-100 3.14.17
Fingerprints submitted 3.15.2017

So now I'm in the kettle with the rest of you - waiting for the water to boil...

[Jusme]

And so it begins.
Took Class 2.25.2017
Aced written test - pretty much shot the 10 ring out of the target - however had one wandering hit in the 7 ring, obviously a defective round.
Patiently (not really) waited until my birthday in order to save the 70.00
Applied and submitted CHL-100 3.14.17
Fingerprints submitted 3.15.2017

So now I'm in the kettle with the rest of you - waiting for the water to boil...

Welcome to the forum!!

While you wait, take some time to read through some of the threads on here. You will find these folks are a great resource for any questions you may have, and it will take your mind off your wait time.

Let us know more about you, what you carry, holster choice, OC, or CC, etc..

[panixx]

Wife and I submitted our apps on 2/14.

Background Check and Fingerprinting Review still pending as of today for both.

Pending or under review?

Under Review

[panixx]

Submitted Jan 23rd 2017

Spoke to an investigator today and told her I was concerned I entered something wrong on my application. She said not that she could see and went ahead and issued my license. I'd been waiting 51 days and no one had even opened my application yet... she then informed me I'll have my license in 7-10 days

So...how do you get in touch with an investigator to look into it? Just have to know someone?

[JCC511]

Wife and I submitted our apps on 2/14.

Background Check and Fingerprinting Review still pending as of today for both.

Pending or under review?

Under Review

Hoping it goes quickly for you. It does not hurt to call them to check status. They will likely refer you to the website to check status and will tell you how much time they have to get it done. If you are polite yet persistent, they may help you.

[Glockman93]

The wait is starting to drive me crazy!!

Confirmed all items received -2-10-17
Background and finger print review started 2-20-17
Still under review as of today. Dps today told me that they require at least 60 days for processing which is hard to believe since I see people getting theirs in 30 days. I'm 23 with a clear record. Would have figured mine would have been in the mail by now. I also don't think they are starting them by first come first serve as I've seen post of people that turned theirs in after mine and have already received them? I have called once a week to check and have noticed it's been the same guy answering the phone every time and doesn't seem to like his job much lol Is it a one man operation?