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Started my application Oct 22nd (Monday night 8pm) uploading all supporting documents via RSD secure email to DPS, received confirmation from DPS Oct 23rd. Received CHL today (Nov 1). 9 days from application to mailbox. Not bad I'd say.

Just to be granular as I'm sure people will be wondering. I grew in up in TX moving out of state when I was 21. Moved back a few months ago and applied for a new license (they gave me my old number surprisingly). DL came mid Oct. I applied a week later for CHL. I had a carry permit in my old state and but was a year expired.

Also - my status NEVER changed from the "If you applied for a CHL permit please allow the proper time - blah blah blah". Nothing on the right hand side. I checked Thurs night and still no change. When I checked Friday (next day), I now had an option for "change address, report lost or stolen license etc" and I got my license the very next day (on Sat). It seems to be hit or miss but if everything looks good to them and all information is accurate... a week and a half (not even) is a damn good turn around time. Not every instance will be the same but right now they are turning things around pretty quick.