So, your CHL Application has been filed and the clock has slowed to a crawl - tell us about it!
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Is the RSD representatives not answering?
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ekelley »
Tue Apr 26, 2016 10:25 am
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I have been trying to get a hold of someone at the RSD, but every time I call I get a recording telling me that I may experience longer than usual...
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The reason they are slammed is cause lots of applicants call every single day. They're way behind, I'd take a chill pill & Mark your calendar to call...
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Last post by infoman
Wed Apr 27, 2016 6:59 am
still no plastic
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ike2016 »
Mon Apr 25, 2016 5:15 pm
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status change on 4/13 but still no plastic. got an email sayin it was sent to print and mail on 4/12. :banghead:
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That's weird I got my conformation this last Friday got plastic in hand.I today :anamatedbanana
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Last post by ssamarron
Mon Apr 25, 2016 5:29 pm
Change in Status (the GOOD kind)
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by
sa513 »
Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:14 am
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1/8 Online Application
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Plastic in hand today I'm out
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Last post by Darkjoker
Mon Apr 25, 2016 1:21 pm
Change of status "Fast?
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Koloradob »
Fri Apr 22, 2016 6:45 pm
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2/8 Online Application
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rex, one can only hope. Just trying to stay positive. I know that having the same timeline as someone else who got their plastic doesn't necessarily...
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Last post by mikezee1970
Mon Apr 25, 2016 11:35 am
I am new to the forum and I have a question about checking my status
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ekelley »
Fri Apr 22, 2016 2:29 pm
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I did my finger prints 2/12/2016
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I agree with flightmare. I'm at 12 weeks right now. I'm waiting patiently and I have neither contacted state rep, governor, nor DPS/RSD. If there's a...
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Last post by mikezee1970
Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:47 am
Contacting your state senator/rep?
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adamryan1978 »
Fri Apr 01, 2016 4:36 am
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So, I am well past the 6 week processing time stated on the confirmation email I got from the DPS RSD and I am past the 60day mark. I spoke with a...
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When you call the Legislature and contact the Governor you are really griping to them-about them. The Legislature set the rules, the legislature gets...
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Last post by 16Adams
Sun Apr 24, 2016 3:07 pm
LTC Waiting Time as of January 12th 2016
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EricTamblyn »
Wed Jan 13, 2016 9:37 am
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My wife and I submitted all of our information (test, class, application, fingerprints, etc.) on January 12th, 2016. I hear it is taking 60+ days to...
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Congrats!
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Last post by Scott B.
Sun Apr 24, 2016 11:38 am
LTC Wait
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wtgib »
Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:34 pm
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OK I have tried to be as patient as possible at my age(57) but this morning I gave in and called to check on the status of my application. I was...
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good for you - Congrats!!
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Last post by iveysa
Fri Apr 22, 2016 2:40 pm
How long after status change
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Allenof5 »
Wed Apr 20, 2016 10:39 am
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How long has the wait been after you see a status change on the Web site
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Hi..Status change on 4/6 plastic came 4/9
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Last post by Mila_rose1980
Fri Apr 22, 2016 10:37 am
I'm Outta Here
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Dblack08 »
Thu Apr 21, 2016 1:12 pm
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I got my license in the mail today
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Lucky.....
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Last post by mikezee1970
Thu Apr 21, 2016 4:35 pm
In Process.....
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iveysa »
Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:32 am
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Applied 1/19
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Oh and my 20+ year old assault, was self reported.
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Last post by domobro
Thu Apr 21, 2016 1:46 pm
CHL Valhalla...Where the old & expired cards go to rest
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Vol Texan »
Thu Apr 21, 2016 10:14 am
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When I got my CHL, I set an appointment in Outlook to remind me to renew it on 3 Mar 2016. That day came, and I filled out the online forms. By 7...
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I wish I had kept my first license. Not only was it my first, it was a two-year license.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Apr 21, 2016 1:00 pm
Status Change Updates
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wtgib »
Wed Apr 20, 2016 10:55 am
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How many times a day do they update the status page? Also will it not change until the plastic has been sent to the printer even though you have been...
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Back when I was checking my status it appeared to be updated only once a day in the early morning hours
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Last post by patterson
Wed Apr 20, 2016 8:31 pm
website change
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Dblack08 »
Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:52 pm
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how long after the status change does it take to receive the license.
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As I understand it, the change means that their work is done, it has been approved or rejected, and that it has been sent to the printer who creates...
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Last post by gdanaher
Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:14 pm
Website Change
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Dblack08 »
Tue Apr 19, 2016 1:04 pm
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WEBSITE CHANGED TODAY SHOULD NOT BE LONG NOW
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I was all in 2/19/16
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Last post by Dblack08
Tue Apr 19, 2016 3:09 pm
Status change
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Allenof5 »
Sun Apr 17, 2016 9:20 am
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Just checked this morning got a status change on the website
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Thanks allenof5 and congrats!
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Last post by mikezee1970
Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:26 pm
Fast Status Change
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Mila_rose1980 »
Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:51 am
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I submitted my items electronically on 03/8/2016. Email Confirmation same day. I received the status change today 4/7 which offers address change,...
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Yep.. It arrived in my mailbox on the 9th.. 32 day turnaround.. LOL.
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Last post by Mila_rose1980
Mon Apr 18, 2016 3:42 pm
Houston, we have a problem.
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Subtm24 »
Mon Apr 18, 2016 10:30 am
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Looks like anyone who lives in Houston who might have had their plastic delivered today will be waiting just a bit longer.
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Or Claven… :biggrinjester:
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Last post by Scott in Houston
Mon Apr 18, 2016 10:57 am
32 day turn around plastic in Hand!!
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Mila_rose1980 »
Sat Apr 09, 2016 3:32 pm
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Submitted paperwork electronically 3/8.. Confirmation email 3/8. Website changed 4/7.. Plastic in Hand 4/9!!!! :thewave :thewave :hurry:
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March 3rd must be the magic date. I was all in 3/2. I just assume nothing will be here till May-ish, June.
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Last post by Subtm24
Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:54 pm
MEME/GIF Contest!
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MöbiusOne »
Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:09 am
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Most of us have been there: the frustration when someone with a confirmation date after yours gets their plastic before you.
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This is me, sitting at the computer, in the waiting room. rlol rlol rlol
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Last post by TeachMan2016
Fri Apr 15, 2016 2:31 pm
submitted all paperwork via mail, help please?
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gonepostal300 »
Sat Feb 13, 2016 5:56 am
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I submitted online app then mailed via express mail my paperwork on January 4th, no confirmation emails, and when i sign in to check status all i get...
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Financial of sorts. Had to get my 'financial adviser' to sign off on it (aka the Wife). Note I already had a few handguns, just had my eye on a new...
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Last post by Pariah3j
Fri Apr 15, 2016 2:17 pm
Good concealed holster for women
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Mila_rose1980 »
Tue Apr 12, 2016 4:36 pm
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Ive been. Shopping, and looking and reading reviews.. Any suggestions?
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sort of depends on what you are carrying and how. I carry an LCP and love my Kusiak Leather holster, it carries a bit lower than some other holsters...
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Last post by SewTexas
Thu Apr 14, 2016 8:31 pm
Called RSD
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Dblack08 »
Wed Apr 13, 2016 7:01 am
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I called RSD to get a status update I was all in feb 22 the lady was nice but she sounded like an automated system but she stated that they were...
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Omg.. What is he doing?? I feel silly responding now
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Last post by Mila_rose1980
Thu Apr 14, 2016 7:03 pm
It came...It came...
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by
mjmccluskey »
Tue Apr 12, 2016 2:21 pm
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90 days exactly...dang. :cheers2:
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You do know this site is not affiliated with RSD?
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Last post by meyerch5
Thu Apr 14, 2016 6:47 pm
60 Days
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Allenof5 »
Tue Apr 12, 2016 7:17 pm
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Tomorrow will be 60 working days since I got my confirmation still no word
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90 days is the new minimum... except when its less...
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Last post by meyerch5
Thu Apr 14, 2016 6:43 pm
State rep
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Dblack08 »
Mon Apr 11, 2016 12:36 am
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I want to contact my state rep but they are both democrats so idk how that will go
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There IS something that they can do. I called DPS at day 78 of my 60 day wait and was told they are backlogged and to wait 30 days and call back. I...
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Last post by Raven0130
Tue Apr 12, 2016 7:50 am
Anyone need anything from Wal-Mart?
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Mavs00 »
Sat Apr 09, 2016 11:15 am
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….and, I’m outta here. Plastic showed up in my mailbox today. :woohoo
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Congratulations!!!
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Last post by TexBman
Sat Apr 09, 2016 4:32 pm
DPS SITE
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Dblack08 »
Tue Apr 05, 2016 3:44 pm
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In response to the increased volume of applications, DPS has increased staffing strength (hiring additional personnel and initiating an overtime...
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:iagree:
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Last post by Mavs00
Sat Apr 09, 2016 3:43 pm
Number
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catmshtr89 »
Thu Apr 07, 2016 5:42 pm
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What number are you guys calling to get through? I've called about a dozen times and all I get is the Due to high call volume reply.
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You have to just keep at it. As soon as it picks up hit 1. Rinse and repeat until you get put in the que. It can take awhile and then be prepared to...
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Last post by TexBman
Fri Apr 08, 2016 6:25 am
Got a call from a DPS supervisor. Yeehaw!
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by
HusseinObama »
Thu Apr 07, 2016 8:05 pm
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My first post on this forum!
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Congratulations!
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Last post by TexBman
Fri Apr 08, 2016 6:23 am
Change in Status (the BAD kind)
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MöbiusOne »
Tue Apr 05, 2016 8:53 am
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Prologue: 1/11 all in, 4/2 status change.
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Good points. Thank you for your reply.
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Last post by The Wall
Thu Apr 07, 2016 2:10 pm
Trying to be a new LTC Holder..... trying
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by
mmoore1545 »
Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:34 am
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new here love the forum but needed to vent
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well just got SOME good news
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Last post by mmoore1545
Thu Apr 07, 2016 12:35 pm
Current Time Status
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billypat »
Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:08 am
I had two students submitted on Jan 4, 2016. One worked in a Nuclear plant, the other in Industry, husband and wife. The one in Industry received...
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Last post by billypat
Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:08 am
DPS Adding Staff
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wtgib »
Mon Mar 28, 2016 8:05 am
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Heard on the news this morning that the DPS is adding more staff to help process LTC applications. It's about time....
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If the application volume has picked up that dramatically, at $140 per app they are bringing in way more than enough to pay for some help. I assume...
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Last post by Stripes Dude
Wed Apr 06, 2016 9:13 pm
How long was your wait?
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zimmerdesignz »
Fri Jan 08, 2016 11:52 am
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Waiting on mine. Just curious, how long was your wait? Wondering the shortest time, the lucky guy :thumbs2: and the longest time, the unlucky guy...
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:thewave congrats
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Last post by Gnamaree02
Wed Apr 06, 2016 8:00 pm
Disappointment
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catmshtr89 »
Sat Apr 02, 2016 9:45 pm
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I'm 72 days in. When I went to the mailbox this afternoon, I saw an envelope on top from DPS. Heart started pounding a little faster as I thought the...
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Before you go to extremes....you can best reach them if you call around 6:30-6:45. You will still have to wait 30 minutes, but you should be able to...
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Last post by TeachMan2016
Mon Apr 04, 2016 3:01 pm
my timeline
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W5RCD »
Mon Apr 04, 2016 11:47 am
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Just thought I would share my timeline with everyone. Hope everyone gets their's soon. The DPS, on Monday March 28, put on another crew working the...
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Welcome to the forum, glad you got your plastic, take time to introduce yourself, and update us on your carry adventures. :tiphat:
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Last post by Jusme
Mon Apr 04, 2016 12:01 pm
background check.
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Bosco01 »
Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:18 pm
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tiphat: how long does it take if I submitted it on 1/21/2016. No problems in background.
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I am all in and confirmation email on January 21... and still waiting. Its hard to say how long the wait will be.
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Last post by meyerch5
Mon Apr 04, 2016 9:48 am
Got my license in one day ...
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by
DWA »
Thu Mar 31, 2016 3:01 pm
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Well I was out in Austin and I was able to get my gun license in one day. That's probably some kind of record.
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:smilelol5:
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Last post by Gnamaree02
Fri Apr 01, 2016 7:16 pm
Timeline
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Bare00foot »
Thu Feb 11, 2016 12:17 pm
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I'm new to the forum, and new to Texas as well, having moved from Missouri this past summer. I certainly appreciate this forum, and the quality of...
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LTC Class - 12/19/15
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Last post by Bare00foot
Fri Apr 01, 2016 8:18 am
What they do right!
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by
WilliePete »
Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:38 pm
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i have to say I am a 40 year old man, a veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division, a college graduate, father of five, and I have a beautiful wife. I...
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I saw a cop today changing a tire for a citizen on 146 southbound, in the La Porte area. Traffic was heavy and he was in the left hand shoulder doing...
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Last post by WilliePete
Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:44 pm
$140.00 Get You A Long Wait Time - Email Governor Abbott
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eaglengraver »
Wed Feb 24, 2016 6:11 pm
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I, like most on this forum, am playing a long waiting game that dates back to mid December for my new LTC. Emails to DPS go unanswered and getting...
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Yep, 6 months easily. Their system is overwhelmed. Chill out. My renewal took closer to 60 days.
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Last post by nyj
Wed Mar 30, 2016 1:32 pm
OUTTA HERE
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cmac »
Tue Mar 29, 2016 9:12 am
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1/21/16 ALL IN (AFTER TRYING A FIRST TIME 12/21)
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hahahaha
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Last post by cmac
Tue Mar 29, 2016 1:02 pm
I thought I would be smart......
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domobro »
Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:18 pm
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I figured I would give the DPS a jumpstart on my app as I have an arrest record. I went to the county and got all of the info about my history and...
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I understand, I'm just thinking that we could certainly streamline the process. I can get my FBI and Texas FACT background in a matter of about 3...
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Last post by domobro
Tue Mar 29, 2016 7:59 am
The wait continues....
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iveysa »
Mon Mar 28, 2016 9:01 am
Applied 1/19
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Last post by iveysa
Mon Mar 28, 2016 9:01 am
Timeline
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cmac »
Thu Mar 24, 2016 7:39 am
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12/21/2015- Sent in ALL paperwork
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Got an email Saturday stating that license was printed and mailed 3/23. Haven't seen it yet, but maybe today if in fact it was mailed 3/23. I have my...
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Last post by cmac
Mon Mar 28, 2016 6:16 am
What does this mean?
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Subtm24 »
Sun Mar 27, 2016 9:26 am
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This was on the website. Does this mean they haven't even looked at it yet?
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No updates, page will change one day and license shows up in mail.
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Last post by Gixxer2k4
Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:34 pm
End to waiting for my CHL
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Nrodjr »
Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:04 pm
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Hello Texas CHL forum.... Finally the end to the waiting!! My CHL came in the mail this afternoon I was not even expecting it. My page never changed?...
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Thank you sir. Yes finally.Long wait. But I do feel that not everyone should carry, or has the right to. Just like some states among us. :tiphat:
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Last post by Nrodjr
Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:17 pm
Asked for supplemental info
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pookiebob »
Sat Mar 26, 2016 3:02 pm
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Nearly three months after sending in my app, I received a letter asking for a felony search in a county I had an arrest in 30 years ago. I got it and...
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So am confused. You said 'asking for a felony search', so were they just needing the disposition of a misdemeanor or a felony?
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Last post by Keith B
Sat Mar 26, 2016 6:20 pm
Ridiculous Timeline
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sooneraggie »
Tue Mar 08, 2016 11:25 am
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Submitted Application - Dec. 11
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All right, website has changed status! Only a matter of time now!
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Last post by YellowBeard
Sat Mar 26, 2016 2:33 pm
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