Does that mean that you have to do the finger prints again even though you've held a valid CHL and they should still have them on file?texasmr2 wrote:I spoke with DPS less than 30 minutes ago simply because I prefer talking with a real person and I am once again a newbie applicant but that is ok with me. I am just happy that I will soon be armed as my knife throwing skill is subpar!
I appreciate all the warm welcome backs, thank you all.
All the best,
Gregg
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- Mon Sep 26, 2016 3:49 pm
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- Sun Sep 25, 2016 9:45 am
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Re: Finger printing and cost question
Welcome back!texasmr2 wrote:Hello everyone it has been over a year since I have been on the forum so howdy to all.
Let me start by saying that I let my CHL expire a few years back but last summer I took the course again and still have one year left to apply so no worries there. Anyway I just started a new job that I really like so I now have the funds but since it is Sunday the DPS office is closed I am up early on this great morning so thought I would ask the "Brain Trust" here
I have two questions...
1. Since I once held a CHL and I am a former Deputy Sheriff and still maintain a "valid/in good standing" Texas Peace Officers License my finger prints are already on file. Do I still have to get them taken? I understand that a injury of some kind can alter ones finger print thus I do not have a issue getting finger printed again, just asking.
2. I am not with a police department at this time so can I consider/use "retired Police Officer" and save some money?
God Bless Texas,
Gregg
Emphasis mine.GC §411.1991. PEACE OFFICERS.
(a) A person who is licensed as a peace officer under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, and employed as a peace officer by a law enforcement agency, or who is a member of the Texas military forces, excluding Texas State Guard members who are serving in the Texas Legislature, may apply for a license under this subchapter.
1. Many of us here have so many sets of finger prints on file with various government agencies. Unfortunately, they do not share them. That would be nice since they are digital now. I think you will have to resubmit them, but there is also a chance that you do not since you have held a valid CHL in Texas before. For this one, you may have to inquire to the DPS to find out if they still have your prints and if they are acceptable. Do you remember if your previous set was done electronically or with ink? Mine were originally done with ink and apparently done well enough that I did not have to resubmit them when they went digital and they were able to scan those originals into thendigital format.
2. Due to the above condition for a Peace Officer discount, I do not think you will qualify for the discount.