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How long did it take for DPS to process your new or renewal CHL?

New CHL - 60 days or less
422
48%
New CHL - 61 to 70 days
56
6%
New CHL - 71 to 85 days
60
7%
New CHL - 86 to 100 days
78
9%
New CHL - 101 to 120 days
50
6%
New CHL - Over 120 days
81
9%
Renewal CHL - 45 days or less
55
6%
Renewal CHL - 46 to 55 days
7
1%
Renewal CHL - 56 to 70 days
16
2%
Renewal CHL - 71 to 85 days
8
1%
Renewal CHL - 86 to 105 days
11
1%
Renewal CHL - Over 105 days
31
4%
 
Total votes: 875

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Re: DPS Processing Times

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That was pretty funny....and probably somewhat the reality... :biggrinjester: .

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Re: DPS Processing Times

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So I wonder if they threw my application in the Harris Co pile :grumble

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2/15/09 - Class Date
3/18/09 - PIN Assigned, Processing App
8/07/09 - Plastic in hand

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Re: DPS Processing Times

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My wife and I:

Class : Apr 4
Documents Mailed: Apr 6
Check Cashed : Apr 14
Pin Received : May 30
License Received: Jun 20 for me
Jul 3 for wife
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Re: DPS Processing Times

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jimlongley wrote:I called about my renewal today, I gave them a little grace period, and the young lady I spoke to told me my license had been issued but that it was out for printing and she couldn't tell me how long it would be before it came.

She didn't want to discuss the longer than statutory 45 days, she just said they were running "A couple months."
As near as I can tell, my plastic finally arrived on July 14 while I was on a trip to Florida.
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Re: DPS Processing Times

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114 days and still "Processing Application". I hope I'm not the only one singled out for a long wait. Whatever, I'm patient.

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Re: DPS Processing Times

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Status is.................Processing Application
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Re: DPS Processing Times

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DATE A COMPLETE APPLICATION RECEIVED BY DPS: 04/21/09
RECIEVED LETTER W/PIN # May 29,2009
DATE LICENSE WAS RECEIVED: Still waiting on the mail
TOTAL NUMBER OF DAYS IN PROCESSING:N/A
DID YOU RECEIVE A LETTER FROM DPS REGARDING A DELAY:YES...May 29, 2009 with pin number
DID YOU CAUSE ANY DELAY IN PROCESSING. IF YES, EXPLAIN: No, Never been arrested, or questioned by law enforcement. Had for speeding tickets in last 30 years.

Four weeks ago I called the number on the sheet and they said they were waiting on a couple of outstanding items and to call back in a week.

One week later I called, they said everything is in so give us another week

Again, another week goes by, I call and they say, yes everything is in and you will need to speak to Mxxxx the processor. They transfer me to her and I leave a voice mail. I did that for 7 business days in a row.

On the 8th day I sent a electronic email to the governor of Texas's office Rick Perry. I get a email back on the 9th day stating they will be contacting the Director of the DPS office. They even gave the name on the email letter response.

Of course I do a search on the internet for this new found contact person and begin to send him a email directly. All the while being very respectful in just wanting to find out the hold up and what I needed to do to move my application along. I am about 1/2 half way typing my email when I get a call from Mxxxx the processor of my application staying that everything was clear to approve and that I should have my card in about 10 to 12 days. She was very professional and I thanked her for her help in getting it through the process. I was born and still live in the same county for the past 47+ years, never had an encounter with Law enforcement. Seems like the state should be able to process these in a much faster time frame.

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Re: DPS Processing Times

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Finally, after 141 days "License Issued". Mar. 27 - Aug. 14
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Re: DPS Processing Times

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NEW OR RENEWAL: NEW
NAME: FishermanCoo;
DATE A COMPLETE APPLICATION RECEIVED BY DPS: 4/9/2009
DATE LICENSE WAS RECEIVED: 8/22/2009
TOTAL NUMBER OF DAYS IN PROCESSING: 136
DID YOU RECEIVE A LETTER FROM DPS REGARDING A DELAY: No
DID YOU CAUSE ANY DELAY IN PROCESSING. IF YES, EXPLAIN: No
YOUR CHL NUMBER: [DON'T PROVIDE IN THE OPEN FORUM]
YOUR TEXAS DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER: [DON'T PROVIDE IN THE OPEN FORUM]
IF DPS GAVE YOU A VERBAL EXPLANATION (EXCUSE) FOR ANY DELAY, PLEASE EXPLAIN: waiting on Harris county background check
WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LATER: Yes
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03/03 : CHL Class
03/20 : Packet & Pin Received
04/06 : Packet Mailed
04/09 : Application Received
05/12 : Processing Application
08/18 : Application Completed - license issued or certificate active
08/22 : Plastic in Hand
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Re: DPS Processing Times

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Day 125..:tiphat: Application Completed - license issued or certificate active... :anamatedbanana I was told about it a little over a week ago :anamatedbanana , but the status on the DPS does work, it changed... :tiphat:...Now where's the mail :txflag:
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Re: DPS Processing Times

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Dexdahex wrote:Day 125..:tiphat: Application Completed - license issued or certificate active... :anamatedbanana I was told about it a little over a week ago :anamatedbanana , but the status on the DPS does work, it changed... :tiphat:...Now where's the mail :txflag:
LOL...somebody looks happy. :mrgreen: Congrats!!!
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Re: DPS Processing Times

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03Lightningrocks wrote:
Dexdahex wrote:Day 125..:tiphat: Application Completed - license issued or certificate active... :anamatedbanana I was told about it a little over a week ago :anamatedbanana , but the status on the DPS does work, it changed... :tiphat:...Now where's the mail :txflag:
LOL...somebody looks happy. :mrgreen: Congrats!!!

Ya think! "rlol" :smilelol5: :iagree: I'm happy for Dex.
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Re: DPS Processing Times

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i'll bet Dex is on cloud nine today .

BTW , have ya'll heard , it now takes 60 days to for the plastic to get mailed out :cool:
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Re: DPS Processing Times

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USA1 wrote:i'll bet Dex is on cloud nine today .

BTW , have ya'll heard , it now takes 60 days to for the plastic to get mailed out :cool:
Really...
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Re: DPS Processing Times

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Dexdahex wrote:
USA1 wrote:i'll bet Dex is on cloud nine today .

BTW , have ya'll heard , it now takes 60 days to for the plastic to get mailed out :cool:
Really...
"rlol" no , just tryin to freak you out :cheers2:

but seriously , i'm happy for ya ;-)
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