January 2011 Applications

[rmr1923]

Mailed mine certified mail local in Austin on Monday, 1/10, and by the end of the work week today (Friday, 1/14) my online account showed status. I saw it posted somewhere not to expect anything to show up on the state website for 2 weeks, but it seems either that things are running faster or perhaps they just update at the end of every week.

I have a green status (successfully complete) for most of the required items, but the very first item is called "Application" -- the website has it marked as "Received" but it's still marked yellow. Is that normal?

yep, shows the same on mine

[jcarp02]

Mailed mine certified mail local in Austin on Monday, 1/10, and by the end of the work week today (Friday, 1/14) my online account showed status. I saw it posted somewhere not to expect anything to show up on the state website for 2 weeks, but it seems either that things are running faster or perhaps they just update at the end of every week.

I have a green status (successfully complete) for most of the required items, but the very first item is called "Application" -- the website has it marked as "Received" but it's still marked yellow. Is that normal?

Mine shows the same thing. rmr and I both mailed ours off the same day and both got a status update Tuesday of this week. It posted 8 days after mailing it off, but I'm sure it had a few more travel days coming from Houston than yours did being sent from Austin. Mine looks the same as I'm sure yours does. They are all green except for the first 2 and the last 2. Kinda freaked me out at first too.

[MostlyHarmless]

Good to hear.
Now I can impatiently wait in peace!...

[scooter1966]

1/15/11 Fingerprints Complete !!!! And they were paper, too!!!

[jcarp02]

1/15/11 Fingerprints Complete !!!! And they were paper, too!!!

Mine too!

[rmr1923]

1/15/11 Fingerprints Complete !!!! And they were paper, too!!!

Mine too!

same here, logged in just now and saw that my fingerprints are complete

[jcarp02]

And the race is on...

[scooter1966]

And the race is on...

Based on the performance of my Astros, Texans and Longhorns this past year I think I might be due for a win.

It's all good though as long as we all win in the end!

[jcarp02]

Not to get too far off-topic, I'm with you on the Astros and Texans, but my Aggies actually finally had their first good season in a while. At least my other football team (Jets) are still in the hunt. At least for one more day anyway.

[kcsen]

Took the class back in December. Submitted my application online on 1/14 and mailed the paperwork today with First Class. My waiting has just begun!!

Application: 1/14
Mailed Paperwork: 1/15

[scooter1966]

Welcome to the party, kcsen! FYI: Even though I check the DPS site several times a day for progress I have noticed that my status updates only occur after 5pm. Probably just me but they might be doing batch processing instead of real-time so check after work. We are also distracting ourselves with football now so Cheddar Heads rejoice and go Jets!

[MostlyHarmless]

I noticed the same thing (after 5pm).

Does anyone know how long the Background Check component usually takes after your fingerprints are accepted?

[rescuetech]

I'm in the system, , everything appears to be in order, mailed paper app. on Jan. 5th they received it on the 10th and I'm in the system on the 17th. fingers crossed that I will have plastic by the 31st

License Status: Application packet has been received from the applicant, the application is in progress.

* Application : Received
* Fingerprints : Under review
* Affidavits : Received
* DL or ID : Valid
* Citizenship : No documentation required
* Passport photo holder : Received
* Photo : Received
* Proof of Classroom training : Received
* Proof of Proficiency training : Received
* Fee : Received
* Background Check : Under review
* Concealed Handgun License : Print pending completion of application review

[rmr1923]

so far they've been good about responding to email inquiries the same day i've asked, but i attempted to call a few minutes ago about something that would be easier to ask over the phone. i got through to the CHL division and their answering machine picked up after 1 ring, played their New Year's Eve message, and at the end told me to call back January 3rd, 2011 if i have any questions. anyone have a delorean?

[MostlyHarmless]

It's MLK-day - everything is shut down.