"Waiting Room"

[getusumtx]

Maybe if the issue is people..We should all go down there and volunteer to help them speed things up...

[pedalman]

Just got the return receipt card back in the mail. That will probably be the shortest part of the waiting process for me.

[ProudNativeTexican]

I have a question,When everyone is quoting there wait times..are we counting weekends or just business days?

When I took the course I was told 60 business days which would make me think 3 months is normal. What surprises me is by how many people that mad and they have only sent their information in a few weeks ago. Makes we wonder why they didn't take the course years ago.

I have been using the waiting period to save a little money and research for a new side arm and holster.

[seamusTX]

When I took the course I was told 60 business days which would make me think 3 months is normal.

The law says "days," not business days. The law sometimes specifies business days, so in this case I think it means calendar days, regardless of weekends and holidays.

Not that that does anyone any good.

What surprises me is by how many people that mad and they have only sent their information in a few weeks ago. Makes we wonder why they didn't take the course years ago.

It's human nature, like people who file their income tax return on April 15 and then complain about how long it takes for the refund to arrive.

- Jim

[Uglee]

Hi! I have been doing a lot of reading on this Forum and thought that I should add some comments, military requirements and my CHL time lines. Please let me know if my time lines seems to be about the same for you all too...esp. new applicants.

CHL Timelines:

Jan 28, 2008 Signed up at TXDPS Online for CHL Application and CHL Class with Lonestar Handguns (Bass Pro Shop-SATX)
http://www.lonestarhandgun.com

Feb 02, 2008 Received CHL package and PIN number from TXDPS

Mar 01, 2008 Class completed at Bass Pro Shop (Recommend taking a CHL class where all processes are completed at one
location. Ex: Class, Paperwork, Fingerprinting, Photos, Notorary Service, Range Shooting)

Mar 03, 2008 Mail CHL package.

Mar 05, 2008 TXDPS Receives package. Clock Starts Here???

Apr 23, 2008 (Day-49)Got an email notification from Mr. Galvan, TXDPS CHLB, that I had failed to provide necessary information in regards to active duty military application. In order for the military or retiree to obtain a free or reduced price special conditions, we must provide additional documents. (See below) I was able to scan/convert documents electronically and email them back same day. Therefore I save a few day for postage time and $$! Furthermore, Mr. Galvan also told me that it should not be too much longer, maybe a couple of weeks and I should have plastic in hand!

NOTE: Active Duty or Retired Military read this, you must provide the following items when you submit your CHL application: (Even though this requirements are NOT identified in the CHL Handbook or the TXDPS website). The TXDPS CHLB relies on CHL instructors to verbally brief/forward these requirements to military population when teaching class. I did go back to the Lonestar Handgun Checklist an noted that it did id these requirements, however I went by the CHL Checklist that was mailed to me with my online package. "My Bad"...I guess! Take this as a lesson learned on my part. I did some research and found out that other military members did the same thing and fail to provide these requirements. Therefore, took some initiative and send a formal letter via online to the TXDPS CHLB to address this requirements and the need to update their "FAQ" on the TXDPS CHL website, CHL Application Checklist, and CHL Handbook. Another note, this reduced price (retirees) or free (active duty) just passed into law Sept 2007. TXDPS response was they know it is a problem and are working on it.

(1) Copy of your military ID (Active or Retired)
(2) A copy of one the following item: current leave and earnings statement, current military orders, current pay stub, or a letter from your Commanding Officer, and for retiree (Copy of DD-Form 214)
(3) A copy of your military pistol qualification scores within the last five years (Not needed if you are going to qualify with a CHL Instructor and range)


Apr 24, 2008 (Day-50) Status changed today from "Application mailed to applicant" to "Processing Application"


Current Status- Still waiting: "Processing Application"


Best Regards,

UG-Lee
"CHL Card" -- "Don't leave home without it...or your gun!!!"

[Ultamatule]

Hmmm. CHL phone lines are down. Maybe they turned off the phones to speed up on processing some applications.

I am on day 118...yes.. 118 days since I mailed in my packet.

[tryan]

I am on day 118...yes.. 118 days since I mailed in my packet.

Wow. I thought my 100+ days since mailing was getting way up there. Did you have an issue with the application to correct in that time? If so, I believe that the day count starts over (for DPS).

I just today see "Application Completed - license issued or certificate active". This is at 104 days from mailing the app (no issues), and 94 days since DPS cashed the money order.

I'm glad that I no longer have to check status daily! Good luck to all of those waiting, many know how it feels.

[kerryh]

New to the board and new to Tx CHL now the wait begins. Wife and I both have applied from CHL so now count the days.

Packet received from Austin 3 days after completing application online along with PIN.
Class completed 4/30/2008
Packet sent to Ausin 5/1/2008
Packet received and signed for in Austin 5/5/2008

Status
Packet Mailed to Applicant

Kerry

[BOHagan05-G23]

Application Mailed: 2-26-08
Check Cleared: 3-7-08
As of today: NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This Wednesday will be 60 + days and I havent received a single thing! No PIN number, no letter saying sorry we hate you and you arent getting a CHL, no communication whatsoever. I emailed them and I get the generic "Your application is likely in the process of being entered into our system BLAH BLAH!!!!
This is getting ridiculous. I tried to get an explanation of why it is taking so long and no one can tell me. I just want my $140 back at this point.

[ryoung]

New to the board and new to Tx CHL now the wait begins. Wife and I both have applied from CHL so now count the days.

Kerry

Welcome to the waiting room.

Pull up a chair, a drink,and good book, you're gonna be here a while. I don't think it's Hades, but there is a fair amount of wailing and gnashing of teeth here.

Misery does love company though.

Randy

[getusumtx]

YIPPEE......My status changed to "processing Application" this morning..What a great boost going into Finals....That means i should only have another month or three to wait to get my plastic...All things considered..I seem to be moving along pretty quickly..Maybe the online applicants move alittle faster?

[Plato]

Stuck in "Processing Application" status for 74 DAYS -this is my 3rd renewal and its been the longest wait ever

[Paco]

I just heard on KLIF this morning that CHL requests are up 40% this year. They asked if it was due to new gun laws in TX or the upcoming election. I have a feeling it might be partly due to the later, I know I want to be ready if the tank of Socialism comes rolling up to McKinney!

[sintax]

I'm finally out of here!

The timeline for my new license is as follows:

02.23.08 - Took CHL Course
02.25.08 - Hand Delivered Application
03.12.08 - Received Pin Number
05.07.08 - Status Changed To Application Completed
05.09.08 - License Received Via USPS

[Uglee]

Hi Fellow Waiting Room Members,

UPDATE: Looks like my status changed this morning after emailing TXDPS CHL folks yesterday to ask about my status. Status: "Application Completed - license issued or certificate active"


CHL Timelines:

Jan 28, 2008-Signed up online TXDPS CHL Application and CHL Class with Lonestar Handguns (Bass Pro Shop-SATX)
http://www.lonestarhandgun.com

Feb 02, 2008-Received CHL package and PIN number from TXDPS

Mar 01, 2008-Class completed at Bass Pro Shop (Recommend taking a CHL class where all processes are completed at one
location. Ex: Class, Paperwork, Fingerprinting, Photos, Notorary Service, Range Shooting)

Mar 03, 2008 Mail CHL package.

Mar 05, 2008 TXDPS Receives package. (Clock Starts Here)

Apr 23, 2008 (Day-49) Got an email notification from Mr. Galvan, TXDPS CHLB, that I had failed to provide necessary information in regards to active duty military application. In order for the military or retiree to obtain a free or reduced price special conditions, we must provide additional documents. I was able to scan/convert documents electronically and email them back same day. Therefore I save a few day for postage time and $$! Furthermore, Mr. Galvan also told me that it should not be too much longer, maybe a couple of weeks and I should have plastic in hand!

Apr 24, 2008-(Day 50) Status changed today from "Application mailed to applicant" to "Processing Application"

May 12, 2008-(Day 69) Emailed Mr. Galvan to inquire about my status and he responded back with ""I was able to issue your license this morning. It is in the mail. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance." His response came back almost immediately, is that cool or what? Maybe that was just a fluke that my CHL was just laying around on his desk and my email had prompted him to "Put it in the envelope and mail it out! Anyways I am just as happy!

May 13, 2008-(Day 70) Status online changed to "Application Completed - license issued or certificate active"

Current Status- Still waiting: "Waiting on Plastic, from Austin to San Antonio! Should be in by Wednesday?"


Best Regards,

UG-Lee
"CHL Card" -- "Don't leave home without it...or your gun!!!"