I took my CHL class on 6/22. Did my fingerprints on 6/28. Mailed the required paperwork to DPS on that same day (went inside the post office, but sent via First Class). Today (7/16), after returning from Baltimore, my status has been updated!!! Manufacturing Pending!
Just like others here, I had absolutely no change or any acknowledgment that DPS received my docs until they were manufacturing my license. I was checking WAY TOO MANY TIMES per day. I even checked a couple of times before I got on the plane. (I know, sad.)
I am happy that its finally progressing to where I can see it. And, to those who are still waiting...Keep your head up; it's on it's way.