January Applicants

[USA1]

got it!!

stare at that too long and you get a little sea sick

[11BInfantry]

Hello ladies and Gents. Just became a member and been reading for some time. I have been waiting 101 days today. 60 days from application being sent got a letter in the mail saying I forgot something, (LES- military pay stub). Application was approved on 2 May but still no plastic . Oh well, hopefully soon, I've been waiting this long...

[FuziDave]

i took the CHL at the TX Handgun Academy in Dallas on Jan 10. that was a 10 hour butt-numb-er. LONG day.

mailed off the packet Jan 11th.

day 110 and counting

today the DPS web site was updated to...

"Application Completed - license issued or certificate active"

woo hoo. still no plastic tho.

got the plastic today!!!

total time... 119 days

next stop... Wally-World

[USA1]

well its about time...let us know how the wally world trip goes..congrats

[thorkyl]

Posting for my GF

Ms. XXXXX-

Representative Bonnen has had many complaints about the delay in
processing CHL licenses. Hurricane Ike caused many reports to be late.
The agency has also had many more applicants than usual, which has
increased the backlog. However, work is being done to speed up the
process. If you would like to give me your personal information, such
as your application number, I will be glad to contact DPS on your
behalf. I will also need a phone number in case there is a problem
they need to discuss with you.

Linda Winder
Constituent Services
Rep. Dennis Bonnen

Well she did and it lit a fire, kinda like the one in commiefornia...

Dear Ms. XXXXX:

The Department is in receipt of your correspondence to Senator Mike
Jackson's office regarding your application for a concealed handgun
license. We regret the delay in processing your application. During the
past few months we have received a significant increase in applications,
which has created a backlog in processing. Our records indicate that
your application was received on February 10, 2009. We are processing
your application and will make every attempt to expedite the process. If
you have any further questions, please fell free to contact me, thank
you for your patience.

Heather Brummet
Texas Department of Public Safety
Administrative Assistant IV/Supervisor
heather.brummett@txdps.state.tx.us
PH 512-424-5742
FAX 512-424-7284



I will not post the response from Heather when she got nagged at by Bonnen's office, there are kids present...
was something to the effect, we are trying to get it done stop nagging.

Now my girlfriend is afraid they are going to deny it as we squeaked real loud...

[11BInfantry]

Whoo wooooo. Finaly 106 days later!

[SubVet]

Wow - 126 days and counting! I emailed my congressman today (Ted Poe). From reading these posts, it doesn't seem that it will do much good.

Location: Harris County
CHL Class: 1/3/2009
Packet Mailed: 1/6/2009
Received Pin Number: 1/28/2009
Application Processing: 2/3/2009
Fingerprint Cards Returned: 2/10/2009
Mailed New Fingerprint Cards: 2/15/2009
Application Processing: 3/9/2009
Lame Excuse for Delay: 4/23/2009 (Computer Problems)
Lamer Excuse for Delay: 5/8/2009 (Hurricane Ike)
Email to Congressman: 5/12/2009
Application Completed: XXX
Plastic in Hand: XXX

[11BInfantry]

And I thought I had it bad. Good luck with the E-mail, hopefully it makes some sort of difference. For you and everyone experiencing this.

[rscope]

And on the 106th day, the website said "Application Completed -- License Issued."
Wow, TX sure does understand the concept of "float".....
See you when the renewal process starts........
Best of luck to all who are hangin' in....
Bob

[snack]

I CANT BELIVE IT I LOOKED THIS MORNING AND IT SAID
Application Completed - license issued or certificate active
IT ONLY TOOK 113 DAYS NOW JUST HAVE TO WAIT ON THE MAILMAN.
Plastic in hand 05/16/09

[alexb_satx]

well its been since early january that I sent my application. My lone setback was an unsigned picture that postponed/restarted the clock and I had to wait another 60 days. 60 days passed (the 26th of last month was the additional 60 days). Well I check DPS website this morning and my license is active/mailed out.

its been fun hanging out...be patient.

[aviator]

Stillll processing.. I called on friday and they said I should have it by the end of the month

[alexb_satx]

Ok, plastic in hand.

Its been good hanging out.. glad I can finally carry legally.

[snack]

I CANT BELIVE IT I LOOKED THIS MORNING AND IT SAID
Application Completed - license issued or certificate active
IT ONLY TOOK 113 DAYS NOW JUST HAVE TO WAIT ON THE MAILMAN.
Plastic in hand 05/16/09

[USA1]

I CANT BELIVE IT I LOOKED THIS MORNING AND IT SAID
Application Completed - license issued or certificate active
IT ONLY TOOK 113 DAYS NOW JUST HAVE TO WAIT ON THE MAILMAN.
Plastic in hand 05/16/09

dang Snack, its about time 113 days?
congratulations