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RAM4171 wrote:I wonder what DPS has to gain from this being that L-1 is not the only e-fingerprinting business
I had mine done a place in Garland next door to Handgun Academy.

As it was explained to me, L-1 Identity Solutions was the only company that was able to meet the state's requirements for data security. There were a couple other reasons why they chose L-1, but I can't remember them right now.

I appreciate all the comments, but I was hoping to get some possible solutions for the issues I originally posted. Here they are again…

1. What can be done for those who can't make it during work week and the closest L-1 locations are not open on the weekend?

2. What can be done for the people who don't live close to an L-1 location and don't have the means for travel? Texas is a big state and I'm quite certain there are places where people will have to travel 90 miles or so to get to an L-1 location.

3. What can be done to get L-1 to allow more businesses to offer this service? FYI…I'm aware of a couple businesses that wanted to offer the electronic fingerprinting and L-1 turned them down because they already had another location within 20 miles or so. I'm not sure of the exact criteria, but it was something like that.

Hello All,

I am throwing this out there to get some ideas for DPS. I'm going to hold back my personal opinions for now and would like to see what everyone else has to say.

As most of you know, DPS is not going to accept rolled fingerprints after March 1st. All original applicants must submit their application, make an appointment at an L-1 location and then go to the L-1 location to have their fingerprints taken. I believe the cost at the L-1 location is $10. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand you cannot go without an appointment!

What can be done for those who can't make it during work week and the closest L-1 locations are not open on the weekend?

What can be done for the people who don't live close to an L-1 location and don't have the means for travel? Texas is a big state and I'm quite certain there are places where people will have to travel 90 miles or so to get to an L-1 location. 90 miles one way on a lunch break?

What can be done to get L-1 to allow more businesses to offer this service? FYI…I'm aware of a couple businesses that wanted to offer the electronic fingerprinting and L-1 turned them down because they already had another location within 20 miles or so. I'm not sure of the exact criteria, but it was something like that.