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Some additional information on Harris County applications.

2-12-2009 -- my application was received by DPS in Austin; it had been over-nighted by USPS. (This should be considered calendar day 1 in the process.)

2-20-2009 -- my check was cashed by DPS. (calendar day 8)

3-19-2009 -- a letter was issued by DPS containing my PIN. (calendar day 35 of the process)

April, 2009 -- all quiet except for the innocuous wording on the DPS website: in process. (calendar day 77 of the process)

May, 2009 -- all continued quiet; the innocuous wording continued on the website. (calendar 108 days have now passed)

June, 2009 -- the eery silence continues; wording remains same: in process. (calendar 138 days into the process)

7-1-2009 -- sent letter of inquiry requesting assistance to State Rep ELLEN COHEN (calendar 139 days of process)

also,

7-1-=2009 -- sent letter of inquiry requesting assistance to State Senator RODNEY ELLIS (calendar 139 days of process)

7-10-2009 -- received a letter from State Senator RODNEY ELLIS; a nonsensical response which DID NOT respond to my letter but was full of political rhetoric dealing with his issues. HE HAS LOST MT VOTE. (calendar 148 days into process)

It is interesting to note, however, that State Rep ELLEN COHEN has never responded in any manner. SHE, TOO, HAS LOST MY VOTE.

7-23-2009 -- website notice changes at mid-day to read: : "Application Completed - license issued or certificate active". (calendar 161 days into the process)

7-24-2009 -- CH License placed in mail. (calendar 162 days and counting)

7-27-2009 -- License received. Total 165 calendar days.

Of the 165 days, there were 2 national holidays plus multiple weekends which should be deleated in final consideration and counting.

Thanks to everyone on here who has shared experiences and frustrations. It has made the journey bearable.