DPS Processing Times

[thedman62]

Just found out from a buddy that his brother took his class 10 days after I did and has already gotten his card. My status stayed in "waiting for materials" for 23 days. Its been in the background review status for 9. I live in Wiliamson Co, I wonder if that has anything to do with it. Ive lived in TX my entire life. My record is completely clear, in fact I had to have a background check for work. I know my wait is nothing like the old days, but I just figured since its online now it would be somewhat quicker. Also, according to the status, my fingerprints and pictures were accepted, so thats not the problem.

Ok end of rant.

Where does your buddy's brother live? Different counties make have a different number of DPS troopers making background checks.

He lives in Dallas

[thedman62]

Just found out from a buddy that his brother took his class 10 days after I did and has already gotten his card. My status stayed in "waiting for materials" for 23 days. Its been in the background review status for 9. I live in Wiliamson Co, I wonder if that has anything to do with it. Ive lived in TX my entire life. My record is completely clear, in fact I had to have a background check for work. I know my wait is nothing like the old days, but I just figured since its online now it would be somewhat quicker. Also, according to the status, my fingerprints and pictures were accepted, so thats not the problem.

Ok end of rant.

Where does your buddy's brother live? Different counties make have a different number of DPS troopers making background checks.

Patience, Grasshopper! Mine took 178 days!

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[puma guy]

Just found out from a buddy that his brother took his class 10 days after I did and has already gotten his card. My status stayed in "waiting for materials" for 23 days. Its been in the background review status for 9. I live in Wiliamson Co, I wonder if that has anything to do with it. Ive lived in TX my entire life. My record is completely clear, in fact I had to have a background check for work. I know my wait is nothing like the old days, but I just figured since its online now it would be somewhat quicker. Also, according to the status, my fingerprints and pictures were accepted, so thats not the problem.

Ok end of rant.

Where does your buddy's brother live? Different counties make have a different number of DPS troopers making background checks.

Patience, Grasshopper! Mine took 178 days!

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not to worry, things have improved significantly since I applied.

[thedman62]

Background Review Complete!!!!!!!

Update: as of yesterday the status changed from "Manufacturing" to "Mailed". So, I should have my card today or tomorrow.

Here are the dates. Took class Feb 13. Mailed materials Feb 15. Get card either March 23 or 24. So thats 38 or 39 days.

[thedman62]

Just received my card. It took 39 days, door to door.

[Kadelic]

Just received my card. It took 39 days, door to door.

I just received mine today at exactly 39 days mailbox to mailbox. Good number!

[CATX]

50 days mailbox to mailbox!

[scref]

42 Days mailbox to mailbox for me.

[GeekDad]

36 Days

[rogersinsel]

NEW OR RENEWAL: New
NAME: F. Sinsel
DATE A COMPLETE APPLICATION RECEIVED BY DPS: 04/06/12
DATE LICENSE WAS RECEIVED: 05/21/12
TOTAL NUMBER OF DAYS IN PROCESSING: 45
DID YOU RECEIVE A LETTER FROM DPS REGARDING A DELAY: No
DID YOU CAUSE ANY DELAY IN PROCESSING. IF YES, EXPLAIN: n/a
YOUR CHL NUMBER: n/a
YOUR TEXAS DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER: n/a
IF DPS GAVE YOU A VERBAL EXPLANATION (EXCUSE) FOR ANY DELAY, PLEASE EXPLAIN: None
WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LATER: Sure

[texas medic]

NEW OR RENEWAL: New
NAME: R.Bailey
DATE A COMPLETE APPLICATION RECEIVED BY DPS: 04/23/2012
DATE LICENSE WAS RECEIVED: 05/24/2012
TOTAL NUMBER OF DAYS IN PROCESSING: 48
DID YOU RECEIVE A LETTER FROM DPS REGARDING A DELAY: No
DID YOU CAUSE ANY DELAY IN PROCESSING. IF YES, EXPLAIN: N/A
YOUR CHL NUMBER: [DON'T PROVIDE IN THE OPEN FORUM]
YOUR TEXAS DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER: [DON'T PROVIDE IN THE OPEN FORUM]
IF DPS GAVE YOU A VERBAL EXPLANATION (EXCUSE) FOR ANY DELAY, PLEASE EXPLAIN: N/A
WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LATER: Yes

[Cowboy]

46 days mailbox to mailbox

[txal]

I mailed in my application Monday April 30. Received card this am May 26. 27 Days.

Very good service, and a big thanks to DPS

[discoqueen]

43 days mailbox to mailbox

[rogersinsel]

NEW OR RENEWAL: New
NAME: R. Sinsel
DATE A COMPLETE APPLICATION RECEIVED BY DPS: 04/06/12
DATE LICENSE WAS RECEIVED: 05/29/12
TOTAL NUMBER OF DAYS IN PROCESSING: 55
DID YOU RECEIVE A LETTER FROM DPS REGARDING A DELAY: No
DID YOU CAUSE ANY DELAY IN PROCESSING. IF YES, EXPLAIN: n/a
YOUR CHL NUMBER: n/a
YOUR TEXAS DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER: n/a
IF DPS GAVE YOU A VERBAL EXPLANATION (EXCUSE) FOR ANY DELAY, PLEASE EXPLAIN: None
WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LATER: Sure