NO WAIT TIME!!! Answered right away!! When I asked to check my status, the guy was very nice, and said it mailed out on the 7th!! Am I dreaming?! Now I get to wait by the mail box!!
May 2014
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treymac
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Re: May 2014
Just called TXDPS.…
NO WAIT TIME!!! Answered right away!! When I asked to check my status, the guy was very nice, and said it mailed out on the 7th!! Am I dreaming?! Now I get to wait by the mail box!!
NO WAIT TIME!!! Answered right away!! When I asked to check my status, the guy was very nice, and said it mailed out on the 7th!! Am I dreaming?! Now I get to wait by the mail box!!
class+ app - 5/3/14
fingerprinted - 5/6
sub'd papers via USPS- 5/7
rec'd by TXDPS - 5/13
re-sub'd via email - 6/20
Rec. conf. - 6/23
Called TXDPS - 7/3
Emailed state rep - 7/4
Called, told it mailed - 7/10
In the mailbox- 7/11
CWI
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fingerprinted - 5/6
sub'd papers via USPS- 5/7
rec'd by TXDPS - 5/13
re-sub'd via email - 6/20
Rec. conf. - 6/23
Called TXDPS - 7/3
Emailed state rep - 7/4
Called, told it mailed - 7/10
In the mailbox- 7/11
CWI
NRA life member
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gsansing
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Re: May 2014
TVGuy wrote:You spoke to someone and they hung up on you? What exactly did you say to them?gsansing wrote:After being hung up on twice intentionally, I contacted my State Senator and Rep yesterday. Tomorrow will be Day 49 for me.
For both this go-around and the time I had a CHL before I encountered nothing but professionalism form anyone I ever spoke with at DPS. It's not the best process ever and they can't always give you an answer because of that, but they were nice at least.
Nothing more than holding the State accountable. She tried to give me the run around of not having paperwork or application. She became rude/annoyed/putout with me and hung up the first time when I advised her of my paperwork being emailed and sent via signature required mail. I waited about 20 minutes to call back, hoping to get another operator, low and behold...same one. When I identified myself on the phone, I was told by her that she had already told me my status and then hung up again.
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mr1337
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Re: May 2014
I'm almost out of here! Got a call from DPS today saying my CHL is being printed. 62 days since I sent in my materials. I think it also helped that I called my state reps yesterday. I'm in Austin, so it shouldn't be long before I have my plastic!
Keep calm and carry.
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sly817
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Re: May 2014
I just called and they told me they received all my documents and just waiting for background check to finish which should be by next week he said. He told me the Web site has been pulled down for upgrading which is why I have no status update still. I'm at 58 days now since my documents were delivered by usps.
04/24/14 - Application Submitted
04/28/14 - Finger Prints
05/10/14 - Class Completion
05/12/14 - Mailed Via USPS
05/14/14 - Delivered Via USPS
07/31/14 - Status Change Allowing Change of Address ad Report Lost or Stolen Card
04/28/14 - Finger Prints
05/10/14 - Class Completion
05/12/14 - Mailed Via USPS
05/14/14 - Delivered Via USPS
07/31/14 - Status Change Allowing Change of Address ad Report Lost or Stolen Card
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treymac
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Re: May 2014
Got home from work, and plastic was in the mail box!! Guess the new "change address" screen does mean it's on its way! There is light at the end of the tunnel it seems! 
class+ app - 5/3/14
fingerprinted - 5/6
sub'd papers via USPS- 5/7
rec'd by TXDPS - 5/13
re-sub'd via email - 6/20
Rec. conf. - 6/23
Called TXDPS - 7/3
Emailed state rep - 7/4
Called, told it mailed - 7/10
In the mailbox- 7/11
CWI
NRA life member
fingerprinted - 5/6
sub'd papers via USPS- 5/7
rec'd by TXDPS - 5/13
re-sub'd via email - 6/20
Rec. conf. - 6/23
Called TXDPS - 7/3
Emailed state rep - 7/4
Called, told it mailed - 7/10
In the mailbox- 7/11
CWI
NRA life member
Re: May 2014
Congrats...frustrating considering they received your stuff a day after mine...and my girlfriends already has the 'status' update...I called today and asked what the deal was and they said it's still in background check, but the guy was nice enough to look further into it and he said they aren't requesting any more info and that they would have by now...he just basically told me to be patient..I guess it's all I can do...onto day 62treymac wrote:Got home from work, and plastic was in the mail box!! Guess the new "change address" screen does mean it's on its way! There is light at the end of the tunnel it seems!
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UndyingShadow
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Re: May 2014
After basically giving up for a while when they removed the status screen I randomly checked my login and saw that my options had changed to allow changing address, etc. Then when I got home yesterday and checked my mail, there was my plastic. Ugh, glad the wait is over.
5/13/14 - Submitted online app.
5/15/14 - Fingerprints
5/17/14 - Class
5/18/14 - Submitted CHL-100 & checklist
7/11/14 - Got Plastic
55 days not including national holidays.
5/15/14 - Fingerprints
5/17/14 - Class
5/18/14 - Submitted CHL-100 & checklist
7/11/14 - Got Plastic
55 days not including national holidays.
Re: May 2014
Hi All,
My first post and I hope I can cheer up some of you here -
Took class May 12
Got fingerprints taken and submitted data electronically May 15
Received CHL today July 12
That's 58 days with no status checking on my part!
My first post and I hope I can cheer up some of you here -
Took class May 12
Got fingerprints taken and submitted data electronically May 15
Received CHL today July 12
That's 58 days with no status checking on my part!
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jmra
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Re: May 2014
Congrats and welcome to the forum.l8apex wrote:Hi All,
My first post and I hope I can cheer up some of you here -
Took class May 12
Got fingerprints taken and submitted data electronically May 15
Received CHL today July 12
That's 58 days with no status checking on my part!
Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid.
John Wayne
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Re: May 2014
Have hope and call your state rep if over 60 days from verified receipt by DPS. I had registered mail receipt of all information on May 10th. Repeated attempts by phone and email were unsuccessful. My status changed to no status update 5 days ago. I called my state rep and they contacted dps and told me that my license was being processed and would revive it within a week or so. This was July 9th. I received my license on July 12th. Rep told me that they were extremely back logged but I am convinced the questioning status from your elected officials move your approval up the que.
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CoolBreeze
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Re: May 2014
Congrats and welcome to the forum!Texlapua wrote:Have hope and call your state rep if over 60 days from verified receipt by DPS. I had registered mail receipt of all information on May 10th. Repeated attempts by phone and email were unsuccessful. My status changed to no status update 5 days ago. I called my state rep and they contacted dps and told me that my license was being processed and would revive it within a week or so. This was July 9th. I received my license on July 12th. Rep told me that they were extremely back logged but I am convinced the questioning status from your elected officials move your approval up the que.
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Re: May 2014
Come on week 10 bring me some luck! I really hope I get out of background check this week....and as much as I've enjoyed chatting with you guys I hope I get out of the waiting room by week 11
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CoolBreeze
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Re: May 2014
I don't blame you. I wish you luck!Pluto wrote:Come one week 10 bring me some luck! I really hope I get out of background check this week....and as much as I've enjoyed chatting with you guys I hope I get out of the waiting room by week 11
The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed. -Thomas Jefferson
Never Shoot a Large Caliber Man with a Small Caliber Bullet
IANAL - Please do not assume anything in my posts is legal advice
Never Shoot a Large Caliber Man with a Small Caliber Bullet
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Re: May 2014
I really hope it's not much longer...my girlfriend submitted the same exact time and hers is on the wayCoolBreeze wrote:I don't blame you. I wish you luck!Pluto wrote:Come one week 10 bring me some luck! I really hope I get out of background check this week....and as much as I've enjoyed chatting with you guys I hope I get out of the waiting room by week 11