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Hi there, I am new poster and long time reader. Thanks for all the good information across all the boards.

I submitted my CHL-100 and Checklist today here (https://www.txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/contact/default.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) and am doing my fingerprints tomorrow afternoon.

I will update this as more information is available

Welcome aboard. I think it's a wise move to beat the September rush. Also, if you haven't already, it's not too soon to order a holster and start carrying around the house to find out what works best for you.

Thanks for the welcome!

It seems like the apps are being processed pretty fast these days but I was thinking that it was going to get clogged up in Sept.

I have a tactical shirt for work carry with my shirt tucked in and an IWB for more casual days. I am pretty sure my wife is tired of me changing clothes and asking "Can you see my gun now?"

Well, step 1 is complete. The status page was updated today to show that my fingerprints and background check are under review. :)

ntxengineer wrote:I am pretty sure my wife is tired of me changing clothes and asking "Can you see my gun now?"

Heh - while I was still waiting for mine to arrive, and carrying around the house - my wife finally told me "Stop asking, I will tell you if I notice". :)

gringo pistolero wrote:Welcome aboard. I think it's a wise move to beat the September rush. Also, if you haven't already, it's not too soon to order a holster and start carrying around the house to find out what works best for you.

What's the September rush?

Usually takes from month to 3 months depending on how busy they are.

Oh another thing your application status won't change until they send out your CHL, so it'll say application received and waiting for checklist items to be received all the way up until they send your CHL out, then you will get status change to CHL is in the mail or something like that

Texsquatch wrote:

gringo pistolero wrote:Welcome aboard. I think it's a wise move to beat the September rush. Also, if you haven't already, it's not too soon to order a holster and start carrying around the house to find out what works best for you.

What's the September rush?

The September rush refers to the changes in the law that are going to happen sept, 1st. The required class time is being cut in half and classes will no longer be required for your first renewal.
So there will be a large increase in applications happening then.

Trying to beat the rush!

Filed App with State 07/23/13
Fingerprinted 07/27/13
Class 08/04/13
Mailed 08/06/13

Stetsonguy wrote:

Texsquatch wrote:

gringo pistolero wrote:Welcome aboard. I think it's a wise move to beat the September rush. Also, if you haven't already, it's not too soon to order a holster and start carrying around the house to find out what works best for you.

What's the September rush?

The September rush refers to the changes in the law that are going to happen sept, 1st. The required class time is being cut in half and classes will no longer be required for your first renewal.
So there will be a large increase in applications happening then.

Bingo. Got it. Thanks!

August 1st, online application completed and submitted
August 7th, fingerprints done
August 8th, CHL class completed
August 9th, all paperwork submitted

08/02 - CHL Application / Affidavit / Fee
08/03 - CHL Class Complete
08/04 - All paperwork submitted online
08/04 to 08/09 - Wondering when work is going to stop me from checking the status every hour
08/09 - Status page is updated to show Background Check Pending
08/09 to 08/15 - Repeat the waiting game. Feeling a little foolish reading how long some have been waiting and starting to expect the 30+ day wait. (Didn't stop me from checking a couple times a day)
08/15 - Everything is complete and the status page shows Manufacture Pending.

Does anyone have any experience with how long the wait will be now?

The long wait is over. Next is manufactured (usually the next day). then Mailed unually the next day or so.

Mailed everything in on August 5th. License being mailed today. I'll have a 14 turnaround time, which is amazing!