"Waiting Room"

[texasgal13]

Here is my timeline so far.

2/23-CHL Class
2/26-mailed paper application and all other documents
2/28-DPS received mail in app and packet(certified mailed)
5/2- First Update and in the system, fingerprints scheduled.
5/6-Fingerprints done.

Working on 10 weeks since DPS received app and packet. I hope my BG check does not take long, would like to have plastic before I hit 3 months.

I'm curious why you waited so long to get fingerprinted? Is that how you chose to do it or were you told to do it that way?

[nightmare69]

I'm curious why you waited so long to get fingerprinted? Is that how you chose to do it or were you told to do it that way?

If you do the paper application you have to wait till DPS puts your information into the system or sends a letter before you can schedule your fingerprints. I tried to schedule them before my info was in the system and I would get a error message saying it does not recognize my name.


Reason I did the paper application is cause I was unaware of the online app, our CHL instructor gave us everything to mail off.

[Citadel84]

1/26/13 Online Application
2/8/13 Class
2/21/13 Fingerprints
2/21/13 Mailed
3/25/13 Background Under Review (34 Days)
4/27/13 Background Complete (66 Days / 32 Days in Background Review)
4/27/13 Manufacturing Pending (66 Days)
4/30/13 Manufacturing (69 Days / 3 Days Pending)
5/1/13 Mailed (70 Days / 1 Day Manufacturing)
5/6/13 Arrived (75 Days Mailbox to Mailbox)

[texasgal13]

I'm curious why you waited so long to get fingerprinted? Is that how you chose to do it or were you told to do it that way?

If you do the paper application you have to wait till DPS puts your information into the system or sends a letter before you can schedule your fingerprints. I tried to schedule them before my info was in the system and I would get a error message saying it does not recognize my name.


Reason I did the paper application is cause I was unaware of the online app, our CHL instructor gave us everything to mail off.

Ok Thanks. I had no idea. I did the online app.

[Gunner4640]

for the waiting room

Updated this morning. I will post the day it arrives..
Mailed all on 3/11/13
Manufacturing on 5/7/13

Application : Received
Fingerprints : Complete
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
Proof of Special Condition : Received
Fee : Received
Background Check : Completed
Concealed Handgun License : Manufacturing

[cmwoodruff]

Finally updated!

3/23/13 - Class completed
3/23/13 - Application completed online
3/24/13 - Packet sent to Austin
3/26/13 - Paperwork received in Austin
3/29/13 - Fingerprints done
5/7/13 - Background check under review

Now hopefully the background check is fast..

[Gunner4640]

Finally updated!

3/23/13 - Class completed
3/23/13 - Application completed online
3/24/13 - Packet sent to Austin
3/26/13 - Paperwork received in Austin
3/29/13 - Fingerprints done
5/7/13 - Background check under review

Now hopefully the background check is fast..

Mine took 5 working days to complete 7 days with the weekend in it

[cmwoodruff]

Finally updated!

3/23/13 - Class completed
3/23/13 - Application completed online
3/24/13 - Packet sent to Austin
3/26/13 - Paperwork received in Austin
3/29/13 - Fingerprints done
5/7/13 - Background check under review

Now hopefully the background check is fast..

Mine took 5 working days to complete 7 days with the weekend in it

Hopefully mine will go that fast.. Nothing bad should come up in my bg check..

[Gunner4640]

Not to much to say but this>> Concealed Handgun License : Mailed

I want to say thank you to everyone on here, its a great forum and it really helped pass the time reading all the posts.
good luck to all. Hang in there it will come.
This is my time line
3-7-13-Application completed online
3-8-13 -Fingerprints
3-9-13- Class completed
3-11-13 -Mailed all paperwork to DPS
4-27-13 DPS finally updated
5-5-13 Background Complete
5-7-13 Manufacturing
5-8-13 Mailed

[ntxshooter]

My status just updated this morning after 6am. Background complete. Mfg pending.
66 days since I mailed it
57 days since they've signed for it.

[ntxshooter]

Not to much to say but this>> Concealed Handgun License : Mailed

I want to say thank you to everyone on here, its a great forum and it really helped pass the time reading all the posts.
good luck to all. Hang in there it will come.
This is my time line
3-7-13-Application completed online
3-8-13 -Fingerprints
3-9-13- Class completed
3-11-13 -Mailed all paperwork to DPS
4-27-13 DPS finally updated
5-5-13 Background Complete
5-7-13 Manufacturing
5-8-13 Mailed

Congrats. Let us know when you get it. I'm right behind you.

[Gunner4640]

Not to much to say but this>> Concealed Handgun License : Mailed

I want to say thank you to everyone on here, its a great forum and it really helped pass the time reading all the posts.
good luck to all. Hang in there it will come.
This is my time line
3-7-13-Application completed online
3-8-13 -Fingerprints
3-9-13- Class completed
3-11-13 -Mailed all paperwork to DPS
4-27-13 DPS finally updated
5-5-13 Background Complete
5-7-13 Manufacturing
5-8-13 Mailed

Will do and congrats to you also. I have a Virginia non res chl now but wanted texas to
Congrats. Let us know when you get it. I'm right behind you.

[Cesar31910]

I have been lurking for a while now. Finally decided to post and give a little update,

Class taken 3/24/2013
All paperwork sent 3/25/2013
Fingerprints done 3/26/2013
Paperwork arrived 4/01/2013
Status changed to received 5/08/2013


EDIT: Just called the dps because the application received was in yellow and i was concerned.
apparently my BG Is done and they just need to scan my photo and they will manufacture my License!

[Kimber]

It has been a loooooog, loooog wait. But! Finally have, deep breath, confirmation of receipt of materials. Pending background check. Gee, you'd think military and er, other service would count. Guess more hurry up n' waiting in order. Shoot, it's only been 9 weeks.
Have had no response to emails/phone calls to DPS. Good luck to US.

[phsdoc55]

1/21 CHL class taken
3/6 mailed all paperwork and got fingerprints
3/8 received by DPS (certified mail)
4/23 in the system waiting on BG check
5/9 still waiting.......