DPS Processing Times

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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


tbranch
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Re: DPS Processing Times

#616

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The renewal process was quick and easy.

Applied online - 4/20
Completed Renewal Class - 5/19
Emailed Paperwork to TXDPS - 5/21
License Mailed - 6/9

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grevengrevs
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Re: DPS Processing Times

#617

Post by grevengrevs »

Took my class May 2 and had my plastic in hand June 10 if I recall correctly. Best piece of mail I have ever received :anamatedbanana
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Jaguar
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Re: DPS Processing Times

#618

Post by Jaguar »

Took the class May 20, mailed in packet May 21, plastic in hand June 27.

37 days, mailbox to mailbox. :txflag:

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Re: DPS Processing Times

#619

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NEW OR RENEWAL: New
NAME: TVOne
DATE A COMPLETE APPLICATION RECEIVED BY DPS: June 28, 2012
Updated to background check pending on July 12, 2012
DATE LICENSE WAS RECEIVED:
TOTAL NUMBER OF DAYS IN PROCESSING:
DID YOU RECEIVE A LETTER FROM DPS REGARDING A DELAY:
DID YOU CAUSE ANY DELAY IN PROCESSING. IF YES, EXPLAIN:
YOUR CHL NUMBER:
YOUR TEXAS DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER:
IF DPS GAVE YOU A VERBAL EXPLANATION (EXCUSE) FOR ANY DELAY, PLEASE EXPLAIN:
WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LATER:

Pistoldoc
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Re: DPS Processing Times

#620

Post by Pistoldoc »

I sent my paperwork in July 5th. My plastic arrived August 9th.
This was for a new CHL permit.
Definitely pleasantly surprised. :coolgleamA:

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Re: DPS Processing Times

#621

Post by testersbc »

filled out online application for renewal on aug 15th. took renewal class on aug 25th. mailed form 100 on aug 27th. checked state site today. shows still waiting on forms. :banghead: :banghead:

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Re: DPS Processing Times

#622

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Submitted online application on 9/14/2012 and still waiting. DPS site shows they received all my paperwork, but are still "reviewing" I'm getting so impatient.
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Bugler
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Re: DPS Processing Times

#623

Post by Bugler »

Mailed renewal on Sept. 17, and received plastic Oct. 25th. Very happy!

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Re: DPS Processing Times

#624

Post by dafobbishon3 »

tweaked wrote:Submitted online application on 9/14/2012 and still waiting. DPS site shows they received all my paperwork, but are still "reviewing" I'm getting so impatient.
holy crap that's a long time... do you check it everyday? I have a hunch that the less you log on and check on it, the faster that the process will be... but that's just my hypothesis.

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Re: DPS Processing Times

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Post by Pep »

Took CHL class on September 9th / sent paperwork on September 10th / October 8th application being processed pending background review / October 30th background review complete - pending manufacturing / October 31st sent to mailroom / November 1st mailed / November 13th received plastic.

Overall, seemed like a long time but am glad the process is complete.

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Re: DPS Processing Times

#626

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Pep wrote:Took CHL class on September 9th / sent paperwork on September 10th / October 8th application being processed pending background review / October 30th background review complete - pending manufacturing / October 31st sent to mailroom / November 1st mailed / November 13th received plastic.

Overall, seemed like a long time but am glad the process is complete.

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That's not encouraging. That means I may still have 2 weeks for mine to make it to my mailbox. That would mean they're running close to 8 weeks on renewals. Although I'm not sure new or renewal are processed any different.

dafobbishon3
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Re: DPS Processing Times

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Post by dafobbishon3 »

42 days from mailbox to mailbox!

10/13 CHL course
10/23 sent documents and fingerprints
11/10 application and documents received, background check under review
11/16 background check completed, manufacturing pending
11/20 mailed
12/4 PLASTIC IN HAND!

I saw the stamp on the letter and they actually didnt even mail it until the 29th... So whoever said that after it says 'mailed' it actually sits in a pile for another week, they were right!

At any rate. FINALLY GOT MY PLASTIC! :woohoo
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Re: DPS Processing Times

#628

Post by Gameover »

46 days mailbox to mailbox

I received plastic in hand on 12/3 :anamatedbanana :anamatedbanana :anamatedbanana
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Re: DPS Processing Times

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Post by sobrnola »

Aug 5 CHL class taken at Houston Gun Forum/Online App submitted
Sept 29 Finger Prints
Oct 1 Docs Mailed
Oct 18 Background Check started
Nov 29 Pending Manufacturing
Nov 30 Manufacturing
Dec 4 MAILED!!
Dec 11 Plastic in hand!!!!

The post mark on my envelope was Dec 7 so it took 3 days to actually see a mail box.
My total time mail box to mail box was 71 days. I am so glad the wait is finally over!!

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Re: DPS Processing Times

#630

Post by DocRhino »

60 Days mailbox to mailbox.
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