2016 Application Watch - post your 2016 timelines here

[Alamo20]

I'm curious, what does "status change" on the DPS website look like?

the same except for to the right of where the link"•Apply for Instructor Certification" is there are 5 more links under the heading change information for changing address or reporting lost license etc...

Thank you!

[Malfy26]

Day 82/71
Still no status change....
Must wait longer....
Why....

Just got off the phone and they are telling me that the check is in the mail!!!!
Hopefully this is true and the shenanigans are over with. I think my shoulder holsters, itw holster & otw holsters are nicely worn by now....

Oh by the way... Still no status change...

Status changed today.

Hopefully it's in the mailbox when I get home from work

[Fr3aksh0w]

Application: 2/9/16
Fingerprints: 2/17/16
CHL-100: 2/6/16
Uploaded CHL to RDS: 2/18/16
Received confirmation of receipt: 2/18/16
Status Changed: Never changed my status

I called on 4/15 and was told that they started my background on 4/13

I called back on 4/28 and was told it was issued on 4/28


Plastic Received: still waiting!!!!

[mikezee1970]

I'm curious, what does "status change" on the DPS website look lik

I'm curious, what does "status change" on the DPS website look like?

the same except for to the right of where the link"•Apply for Instructor Certification" is there are 5 more links under the heading change information for changing address or reporting lost license etc...

Thank you!

Exactly. Looks like this.

[Bayoutalker]

Seems like a lot of people getting their plastic lately. Congratulations to all! It looks like the extra people they added are starting to make a difference. Hopefully they will get caught up soon and this thread won't be necessary.

[Boomstick1]

Class 2/6/16
CHL 100 emailed 2/6/16
Application 2/6/16 online
Confirmation email 2/8/16
Fingerprints 2/15/16
started working on it 3/11/16 (said it was in background check status)
as of 4/25/16 still being processed
currently at overall day 82
business days 59
still no status change online.

Waiting..........

4/29/2016 online status change

Still no plastic. Maybe tomorrow. I've waited this long so what's a few more days right?

[JimE2]

Application on Feb 11, fingerprints on 2/17, class on 2/20. Confirm supplemental documents email on Feb 22. Still no change on the website. I wonder how much longer. UPDATE: 4/28/16 Plastic in hand. 67 days! Site never updated.

[RETiffner]

It only took the oilfield slowing down to a crawl for me to be able to find enough time at home to finally take a class. Just submitted all supporting docs, so going to try and "forget" about it for a month or so...


21 Jan 2016... Class completed
12 Feb 2016... Confirmation email and fee paid
19 Feb 2016... Prints completed and All supporting docs uploaded

Now for the wait....

Update:

22 Apr 2016... Called both Reggie's voicemail, left a message and also called the main RSD number. RSD wouldnt give me any other info than "Still processing"
23 Apr 2016... Reggie returned my call and said that I was approved, expect plastic in hand 7-10 days
29 Apr 2016... Website changed today jumped off couch and one leg hopped to the mail box (just had ankle rebuilt in surgery wednesday) no plastic yet

[BROOKELF]

Checked mail b4 I left to go out of town still no plastic no status change on site I'll check the mail again on Sunday and continue to monitor the site for a status change over the weekend it would have been nice the carry my on my trip out of town this weekend!!!

[Oshngo4]

Just got this email from RDS:

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Due to a large increase in Handgun License applications, Customer Service Representatives are temporarily assisting in processing applications. At this time, we are diligently working applications to process within statutory mandates.

Prior to and after HB 910 (Open Carry) took effect, DPS received approximately 136,000 Handgun License application payments compared to approximately 57,000 over the same time period last year (a 139% increase).

In anticipation of the increased application volume, DPS has proactively implemented measures to ensure compliance with the statutory processing time frames for original and renewal applications. Outlined below are the steps the Agency is taking to process the increased volume:
1) Authorized overtime for DPS Regulatory Services Division (RSD) staff, extended work hours and implemented additional shifts seven days a week.
2) Reassigned RSD Customer Service Representatives to Licensing on a temporary basis to process applications.
3) Hired temporary staff to assist RSD in processing LTC applications.
4) DPS has also initiated an overtime project involving multiple divisions outside of RSD to assist in processing the influx of applications. This effort has resulted in additional employees (working multiple shifts, seven days a week) assisting with LTC processing (outside of their regular work schedules).

By statute, DPS has up to 60 days to issue an original LTC, and 45 days to issue a renewal license. However, it is imperative that applicants understand that these time periods are calculated from the time a fully-completed application AND supporting documents are received by the department. In the event more information or documents are required to complete an application, DPS has an additional 180 days to complete the review process.

More information on this increase and the LTC application process is available at the DPS website under the following link: https://www.txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/chl/a ... minder.htm


Dannette
Manager

[mikezee1970]

It only took the oilfield slowing down to a crawl for me to be able to find enough time at home to finally take a class. Just submitted all supporting docs, so going to try and "forget" about it for a month or so...


21 Jan 2016... Class completed
12 Feb 2016... Confirmation email and fee paid
19 Feb 2016... Prints completed and All supporting docs uploaded

Now for the wait....

Update:

22 Apr 2016... Called both Reggie's voicemail, left a message and also called the main RSD number. RSD wouldnt give me any other info than "Still processing"
23 Apr 2016... Reggie returned my call and said that I was approved, expect plastic in hand 7-10 days
29 Apr 2016... Website changed today jumped off couch and one leg hopped to the mail box (just had ankle rebuilt in surgery wednesday) no plastic yet

Ret, I can picture you hobbling to the mailbox. I know you only had your ankle rebuilt, but I picture you having a full leg cast and that stiff leg kicking out to the side in a looping motion as you head to the mailbox.............

Class 2/6/16
CHL 100 emailed 2/6/16
Application 2/6/16 online
Confirmation email 2/8/16
Fingerprints 2/15/16
started working on it 3/11/16 (said it was in background check status)
as of 4/25/16 still being processed
currently at overall day 82
business days 59
still no status change online.

Waiting..........

4/29/2016 online status change

Still no plastic. Maybe tomorrow. I've waited this long so what's a few more days right?

Boom, me too. Looks like many of us got a status change today. Maybe tomorrow, maybe in a few days.

[RETiffner]

It only took the oilfield slowing down to a crawl for me to be able to find enough time at home to finally take a class. Just submitted all supporting docs, so going to try and "forget" about it for a month or so...


21 Jan 2016... Class completed
12 Feb 2016... Confirmation email and fee paid
19 Feb 2016... Prints completed and All supporting docs uploaded

Now for the wait....

Update:

22 Apr 2016... Called both Reggie's voicemail, left a message and also called the main RSD number. RSD wouldnt give me any other info than "Still processing"
23 Apr 2016... Reggie returned my call and said that I was approved, expect plastic in hand 7-10 days
29 Apr 2016... Website changed today jumped off couch and one leg hopped to the mail box (just had ankle rebuilt in surgery wednesday) no plastic yet

Ret, I can picture you hobbling to the mailbox. I know you only had your ankle rebuilt, but I picture you having a full leg cast and that stiff leg kicking out to the side in a looping motion as you head to the mailbox.............

Class 2/6/16
CHL 100 emailed 2/6/16
Application 2/6/16 online
Confirmation email 2/8/16
Fingerprints 2/15/16
started working on it 3/11/16 (said it was in background check status)
as of 4/25/16 still being processed
currently at overall day 82
business days 59
still no status change online.

Waiting..........

4/29/2016 online status change

Still no plastic. Maybe tomorrow. I've waited this long so what's a few more days right?

Boom, me too. Looks like many of us got a status change today. Maybe tomorrow, maybe in a few days.

lol Mike, your imagination isnt too far off. Originally was 3 breaks and two torn ligaments... 4/20 they put in 3 pins, an anchor and wired what was left of the ligaments back to bone. They put a full cast on it up to the knee yesterday actually. Have 4 more weeks of no weight bearing at all on that leg. My wally walk will be a wally scooter cruise

[mikezee1970]

lol Mike, your imagination isnt too far off. Originally was 3 breaks and two torn ligaments... 4/20 they put in 3 pins, an anchor and wired what was left of the ligaments back to bone. They put a full cast on it up to the knee yesterday actually. Have 4 more weeks of no weight bearing at all on that leg. My wally walk will be a wally scooter cruise

LOL, too funny ret. I needed that. I'll look out for you and your scooter hog cruising around wally world.

PS: In all seriousness, sorry 'bout your ankle. Ouch! Take your time to let that heal up.

[Walter85]

My timeline:
Application on line 3-5-16
Confirmation email 3-6-16
Fingerprints 3-11-16
LTC Class 3-12-16
RSD Email 4-29-16 (Said that my license was printed and mailed
on 4-29-16)
Plastic in hand: I will be on the mail box like white on rice!!!!

[Boomstick1]

My timeline:
Application on line 3-5-16
Confirmation email 3-6-16
Fingerprints 3-11-16
LTC Class 3-12-16
RSD Email 4-29-16 (Said that my license was printed and mailed
on 4-29-16)
Plastic in hand: I will be on the mail box like white on rice!!!!

I hear ya Walter, I got my online status change the 29th as well, as of the 30th still no plastic, I was watching that mailbox like a hawk. lol still no plastic not going to let that dampen my spirit. Maybe Monday..