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by thedman62 » Mon Mar 19, 2012 3:50 am
WildBill wrote:thedman62 wrote: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
CHL Class 02/13/2012
Mailed Packet 02/15/2012
Packet Received by DPS 03/09/2012
Background Check Complete 03/20/2012
Manufacturing 03/21/2012
Mailed 03/23/2012
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by thedman62 » Mon Mar 19, 2012 4:36 am
puma guy wrote:WildBill wrote:thedman62 wrote: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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CHL Class 02/13/2012
Mailed Packet 02/15/2012
Packet Received by DPS 03/09/2012
Background Check Complete 03/20/2012
Manufacturing 03/21/2012
Mailed 03/23/2012
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by puma guy » Mon Mar 19, 2012 11:47 am
thedman62 wrote:puma guy wrote:WildBill wrote:thedman62 wrote: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!
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOO

not to worry, things have improved significantly since I applied.
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by thedman62 » Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:12 am
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.
CHL Class 02/13/2012
Mailed Packet 02/15/2012
Packet Received by DPS 03/09/2012
Background Check Complete 03/20/2012
Manufacturing 03/21/2012
Mailed 03/23/2012
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by thedman62 » Sat Mar 24, 2012 1:16 pm
Just received my card. It took 39 days, door to door.

CHL Class 02/13/2012
Mailed Packet 02/15/2012
Packet Received by DPS 03/09/2012
Background Check Complete 03/20/2012
Manufacturing 03/21/2012
Mailed 03/23/2012
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by Kadelic » Sun Apr 08, 2012 2:14 am
Honor Necessity
2/28/12 Packet Mailed
4/07/12 Plastic In Hand
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by CATX » Sun May 06, 2012 8:51 pm
50 days mailbox to mailbox!

CHL class & application: 3/03/12
Fingerprints: 3/15/12
Packet mailed 3/15/12
Packed rec'd: 3/17/12
First update/under background review: 3/29/12
BG check complete/manuf. pending: 4/20/12
Manufacturing: 4/21/12
Mailed: 4/24/12
Plastic: 5/3/12!! 50 days mailbox to mailbox
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by scref » Wed May 09, 2012 9:18 pm
42 Days mailbox to mailbox for me.

EDC: S&W M&P Shield
TX CHL: 5/9/12
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by GeekDad » Thu May 17, 2012 1:16 pm
36 Days
I believe the Founding Fathers meant for the law to be understood by every man, so he/she could understand their rights and defend them. The convoluted laws of today have stripped us of our understanding and as such, our rights. CHL Holder Since 05/04/2012
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by rogersinsel » Mon May 21, 2012 7:41 pm
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
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by texas medic » Thu May 24, 2012 8:12 pm
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
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by Cowboy » Fri May 25, 2012 11:53 pm
46 days mailbox to mailbox

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by txal » Sat May 26, 2012 2:15 pm
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
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by discoqueen » Sat May 26, 2012 3:12 pm
43 days mailbox to mailbox
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by rogersinsel » Tue May 29, 2012 9:46 pm
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
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