April Applications

[getusumtx]

Just got a call from the DPS. They said that my wife's application (sent in at the same time) is just waiting for one record to come back for her DPS background check, and that her license is being manufactured.

They said the same thing about mine and 2 business days later(we spoke on a friday)my application was complete and active..I hope her wait was as short as mine from that point

[taurus4007]

Hello,
This is my first post and thought I would throw in my 2 cents. Completed CHL Class April 25th and immediately mailed packet in. May 5th the check cleared the bank (very good about getting that done!!! ) NOTHING until yesterday, July 15th, after calling my state rep for assistance two weeks ago and sending several emails requesting a pin #, I finally got a pin number last night via email and checked status which said application was in process. Checked again today and it said that there was NO APPLICATION ACTIVE!!!! I called again today and they told me that the web site is "having problems." They were able to confirm on the phone (finally, after 80 Days) that I have an active application, all paperwork is in order and they are awaiting background results. They said to check back in a "couple of weeks". I did not anticipate all the delay but it does sound like we are getting close!! Would really like to hear if your story is similar.

Thanks.

Class completed 4/27
Application received by DPS 4/30
Check Cleared 5/30
State Rep Inquired 6/28
PIN received 7/15
Application "In Process" 7/17

[psidrop1]

Awww man...shucks. Mine has been stuck on Packet mailed to applicant> for 88 days. I thought the status change to Processing Application meant something. I don't know what to do anymore. Does anyone know if there are any other "status" changes? Like, when they do get the information in the system, will it change to something like Application Complete? I just want something to look forward to...its all I got at this point. Sad...yes, I know.

[kd5zex]

Awww man...shucks. Mine has been stuck on Packet mailed to applicant> for 88 days. I thought the status change to Processing Application meant something. I don't know what to do anymore. Does anyone know if there are any other "status" changes? Like, when they do get the information in the system, will it change to something like Application Complete? I just want something to look forward to...its all I got at this point. Sad...yes, I know.

Nope, all you get is the three you mentioned. Sorry...

[Anvilfire]

I recieved my PIN today but it don't work

[Keith B]

I recieved my PIN today but it don't work

Make sure you are putting it in the top Concealed Handgun License section and NOT in the bottom section labeled Concealed Handgun Instructor Certificate

[ranger's wife]

Has anyone received this error message when they try to check their status?

The data you have submitted does not match what is in our records. Please verify the data submitted is correct. If you still cannot proceed, please contact DPS at 1-800-224-5744 or email chl@txdps.state.tx.us for more information.

I have checked and doubled checked the info I put in and I still get this message.

Thanks

Took class: 4/12/2008
Electronic Fingerprints taken: 4/15/2008
Mail application: 4/16/2008
DPS received: 4/19/2008 (they say it was 4/23)
Website updated to Processing Application: 5/7/2008
Status unchanged as of 07/15/2008

[agbullet2k1]

Has anyone received this error message when they try to check their status?

The data you have submitted does not match what is in our records. Please verify the data submitted is correct. If you still cannot proceed, please contact DPS at 1-800-224-5744 or email chl@txdps.state.tx.us for more information.

I have checked and doubled checked the info I put in and I still get this message.

Thanks

See Keith's post right above yours. It's very common to check instructor instead of the right box. Look on the bright side though, at least you have a pin.

[Rub N Smoke]

So today I got a letter from DPS it basically said " Gov. Perry's office called to check on your app. , we've got your app. and we'll expidite it and get it to you as soon as possible, and if I had any questions to call Jan Coffee" with her E-Mail address and phone number. Heck its something!!! Its been about 100 days and I'm grasping at straws!! Maybe it wont be too much longer!!!!

[getusumtx]

I got that same letter.....My Lisc. was approved yesterday..So they seem to be a little late on the draw...

[Anvilfire]

Has anyone received this error message when they try to check their status?

The data you have submitted does not match what is in our records. Please verify the data submitted is correct. If you still cannot proceed, please contact DPS at 1-800-224-5744 or email chl@txdps.state.tx.us for more information.

I have checked and doubled checked the info I put in and I still get this message.

Thanks

Took class: 4/12/2008
Electronic Fingerprints taken: 4/15/2008
Mail application: 4/16/2008
DPS received: 4/19/2008 (they say it was 4/23)
Website updated to Processing Application: 5/7/2008
Status unchanged as of 07/15/2008

Yeap! I did!

[ericsu19]

For 3 months I type in the same dl ss and pin and this is what I get can someone explain







The data you have submitted does not match what is in our records. Please verify the data submitted is correct. If you still cannot proceed, please contact DPS at 1-800-224-5744 or email chl@txdps.state.tx.us for more information.

[ericsu19]

Sorry I did not read above looks like its happening to others

[lws380]

Has anyone received this error message when they try to check their status?

The data you have submitted does not match what is in our records. Please verify the data submitted is correct. If you still cannot proceed, please contact DPS at 1-800-224-5744 or email chl@txdps.state.tx.us for more information.

I have checked and doubled checked the info I put in and I still get this message.

Thanks

Took class: 4/12/2008
Electronic Fingerprints taken: 4/15/2008
Mail application: 4/16/2008
DPS received: 4/19/2008 (they say it was 4/23)
Website updated to Processing Application: 5/7/2008
Status unchanged as of 07/15/2008

Yeap! I did!

Check to make sure you are not entering in the instructor section. There is a section for instructors and one for general CHL's. I did the same thing and realized the next day I put the info in the wrong section. If I recall correctly the chler's use the top section. Both ask the same info!

[ArmedTeacher]

Has anyone received this error message when they try to check their status?

The data you have submitted does not match what is in our records. Please verify the data submitted is correct. If you still cannot proceed, please contact DPS at 1-800-224-5744 or email chl@txdps.state.tx.us for more information.

I have checked and doubled checked the info I put in and I still get this message.

Thanks

Took class: 4/12/2008
Electronic Fingerprints taken: 4/15/2008
Mail application: 4/16/2008
DPS received: 4/19/2008 (they say it was 4/23)
Website updated to Processing Application: 5/7/2008
Status unchanged as of 07/15/2008

I have gotten that message a couple of times. The first time it happened my heart sank, thinking for some reason I had been denied. It happened because I miskeyed the information...operator error. If you key in your info accurately and you still get the same message, it may mean that DPS has inaccurate info for you or that somehow they miskeyed your info. I would call them immediately if you have put your info in correctly and are still getting this message.