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DO NOT POST DIRECT DPS PHONE NUMBERS!!!

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm » in Site Announcements, Questions & Suggestions

Don't even think of posting the direct line phone numbers to the DPS Director or anyone else within DPS. If the number isn't available on the DPS...

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New forum for DPS Updates

Last post by jbarn « Sun May 04, 2014 10:53 am
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by Charles L. Cotton » Thu Aug 19, 2010 12:42 pm

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I have created this forum to provide information on updates to DPS procedures related to obtaining a CHL, as well as those impacting CHL instructors....

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If you want to be technical, it went into effect 6-14-13. ;)

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Last post by jbarn
Sun May 04, 2014 10:53 am
CHL Renewal After Expiration Still Available

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Mon Sep 16, 2013 2:09 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Sun Sep 15, 2013 7:41 pm

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I have been advised by DPS that the administrative rule allowing someone to renew a CHL after expiration is still in effect. This means people can...

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No.

Chas.

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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Sep 16, 2013 2:09 pm
How long is the wait for renewed licenses?

Last post by lh1 « Tue Jun 30, 2020 4:00 pm
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by UrbanTiger74 » Wed Oct 16, 2013 12:17 pm
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Hey guys, new to the forum. Thanks for having me. Here's my situation. DPS got all my 1st time renewal papers first week of September, online status...

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Renewed online June 6, it was in my mailbox yesterday. About 3 weeks.
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Last post by lh1
Tue Jun 30, 2020 4:00 pm
2018 Snail mail turn around times?

Last post by Deltaboy « Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:07 pm
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by Deltaboy » Sun Jun 24, 2018 8:23 pm

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I put my paperwork in the mail 2 Weeks ago so what is the ETA on my license?I got started early even though it good until my birthday in Dec. :tiphat:

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Got it today Good to 2023 :tiphat:

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Last post by Deltaboy
Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:07 pm
Change-Of-Address delays: DPS recommendation

Last post by TexasJohnBoy « Fri May 12, 2017 3:25 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Fri May 12, 2017 9:40 am

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Members who have been on the Forum for a long while know that DPS reads it periodically to get feedback on the LTC Program. I just received an email...

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That's fantastic! DPS guys, if you're reading this, THANKS!
:thewave

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Last post by TexasJohnBoy
Fri May 12, 2017 3:25 pm
Instructor Alert

Last post by locke_n_load « Sun Feb 19, 2017 10:11 am
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by Charles L. Cotton » Thu Jan 19, 2017 11:04 am

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If you are a DPS LTC Instructor, you should have received an email from DPS yesterday about using the correct CHL-100. Apparently, some instructors...

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No problem.

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Last post by locke_n_load
Sun Feb 19, 2017 10:11 am
DPS Email Re: processing times

Last post by mgood « Sun Oct 30, 2016 7:53 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Wed May 18, 2016 11:42 am

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Here is a copy of an email that DPS sent to everyone with a pending LTC application.

Chas.

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I submitted my renewal application on August 28th. I haven't heard anything from them. :waiting:
Starting to worry if it fell through the cracks...

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Last post by mgood
Sun Oct 30, 2016 7:53 pm
New hours for CHL call center

Last post by paulnkathy « Wed Dec 30, 2015 1:47 pm
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by infoman » Tue Aug 19, 2014 3:33 am

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I just found out that starting this week, DPS CHL call center is open 7am-7pm. So anyone wanting to call them can do so during these extended hours.

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Continuing with CHL questions...
I got my DPS Application Checklist with it 's bar code. It just shows the Certificate of hand gun proficiency...

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Last post by paulnkathy
Wed Dec 30, 2015 1:47 pm
New CHL Application forms and Packets

Last post by paulnkathy « Sun Dec 27, 2015 4:16 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Thu Aug 19, 2010 12:45 pm

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DPS is still processing requests for application packets, but instructors should reconsider ordering at this time.

DPS will soon release a new,...

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Thanks Charles, your expertice is ver appreciated. Paul

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Last post by paulnkathy
Sun Dec 27, 2015 4:16 pm
New 2015 instructor renewal info

Last post by gunman40 « Mon Dec 21, 2015 5:10 pm
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by infoman » Tue Nov 10, 2015 8:18 am

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They just added new instructor info to DPS website specific to 2015 instructor renewals. No class or shooting required this time around.

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Received my certificate last week.

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Last post by gunman40
Mon Dec 21, 2015 5:10 pm
2015 - New LTC laws - Availability

Last post by Rvrrat14 « Sat Dec 19, 2015 3:43 pm
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by Rvrrat14 » Sat Dec 19, 2015 12:37 pm

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Does anyone know when DPS will publish new guidelines for LTC? Been watching but haven't seen anything yet. I assume they'll publish a PDF guide like...

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Thanks. I am aware of the statutes on the legislative sight. With this big of change you would think a new guide would be warranted.

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Last post by Rvrrat14
Sat Dec 19, 2015 3:43 pm
License was revoked 3 years ago, am I eligible to get chl back??

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Fri Oct 23, 2015 9:32 am
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by jws » Sat Oct 10, 2015 2:21 am
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In June 2012 I was arrested on a family violence charge class A
In September 2012 I plead NOLO to disorderly conduct using vulgar language, paid a...

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I was thinking of §411.186 also and I'm not sure it applies, based upon the facts stated. When DPS revokes a CHL, it is not for a specified period of...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Fri Oct 23, 2015 9:32 am
Active Peace Officer Exemption Form

Last post by infoman « Fri Sep 11, 2015 3:51 am

by infoman » Fri Sep 11, 2015 3:51 am

For anyone applying (or renewing) as Active Peace Officer on or after 9-1-2015 no longer needs the letter from their agency nor do they need to be...

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Last post by infoman
Fri Sep 11, 2015 3:51 am
Petition to the Governor and the Texas DPS.

Last post by RoyGBiv « Mon Jun 22, 2015 11:43 am
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by Prankster707 » Sun Jun 21, 2015 10:15 pm
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I've been on the forum for a few days, as I've just recently finished all my Concealed Handgun requirements for getting the license, and there's been...

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One of my kids just got their drivers license a few months ago. We scheduled on line for a driving exam slot at the Fort Worth mega center (yes, they...
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Mon Jun 22, 2015 11:43 am
NEW CHL-100 on website now

Last post by longtooth « Mon Sep 01, 2014 6:46 pm
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by infoman » Fri Aug 30, 2013 6:20 pm

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Brand new CHL-100 form online today. Also, they posted all the new legislative bills on website also.

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1st thought was post count needs then saw the 57.
OH, BTW, Scared me too. :leaving

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Last post by longtooth
Mon Sep 01, 2014 6:46 pm
new Contact Us page on DPS site

Last post by jimlongley « Fri May 23, 2014 8:05 am
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by infoman » Thu May 22, 2014 3:40 pm

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The contact us page on the CHL website changed recently. Now, there's an option specifically for uploading documents and it won't let the email send...

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That's a very recent change.

They also, just in the last two weeks, removed the requirement to type in your SSI number,

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Last post by jimlongley
Fri May 23, 2014 8:05 am
New Photo

Last post by RKlenka « Tue Mar 11, 2014 6:00 pm
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by HankHardisty » Fri Jan 24, 2014 9:17 am

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My DL is due for renewal this year, but my CHL does not expire unitl 2016. I have lost considerable weight since my last photo and the DL folks will...

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Going to be showing off your CHL a lot? :P

I think you can submit for a new license, using the lost or stolen method. I remember they will replace...

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Last post by RKlenka
Tue Mar 11, 2014 6:00 pm
Good Deal for Veterans

Last post by jmra « Mon Dec 30, 2013 8:56 am
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by jnichols2 » Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:38 pm
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I had read somewhere in this Forum that Seniors and Veterans only had to pay $ 70.00 for a CHL.

I initiated my application today, and got a nice...

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Actually it's $25. I guess they charge a $2 fee now if you pay online instead of sending a check.
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Last post by jmra
Mon Dec 30, 2013 8:56 am
CHL renewal forms.

Last post by infoman « Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:39 am
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by booger58 » Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:50 pm

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The new legislation covering CHL application and renewals was passed on 1-Sept-2013 (18 days ago) but the forms reflecting the up-dates are not...

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Yes,you must send in your checklist or call & verbally tell DPS you paid online for your renewal. The system is not a automatic, so you have to...

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Last post by infoman
Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:39 am
Use driver's license photo?

Last post by cb1000rider « Mon Jul 01, 2013 3:10 pm
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by Laneman » Wed May 15, 2013 6:42 am

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The instructor said you can use your driver's license photo. The FAST application says a digital photo will be taken while there. Does FAST always...

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That fact is very unclear on the application.
And the finger print folks just happen to sell passport photos.
Bottom line is: you don't need new...

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Last post by cb1000rider
Mon Jul 01, 2013 3:10 pm
New CHL-6 form

Last post by Crossfire « Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:30 am
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by infoman » Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:25 am

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check out the DPS website's downloadable forms. they have just revised and update the new CHL-6 form. This is now only used for out of state...

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Topic already running

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Last post by Crossfire
Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:30 am
Changes to CHL Class Times

Last post by RX8er « Tue Jun 11, 2013 10:43 am
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by CHLMan » Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:23 am

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I am hearing through the grapevine that Texas may change the time frame for classes, both New and Renewal.
Anyone have any solid information on this?

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It has passed so it will happen.

No, no one knows yet how DPS will revise the course materials required.

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Last post by RX8er
Tue Jun 11, 2013 10:43 am
CHL Instructor Changes

Last post by Keith B « Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:36 am
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by CHLMan » Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:29 am

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I see via the CHL 90, instructor renewal form, that the state is going to now enforce the existing rule of having some form of certification for...

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Yes, there are several topics in the Instructors Corner section on it. Here is one of them onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

You do have...

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Last post by Keith B
Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:36 am
DPS Instructor Audits & More

Last post by Keith B « Mon Jan 14, 2013 11:10 am
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by Charles L. Cotton » Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:53 am

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Well, I've suffered another Sometimer's Moment. I could have sworn I posted this last Friday but . . . oh well, I'll forget about making this mistake...

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We were told in Instructors class to write 'Use Existing Texas Drivers License Photo' on the top of the CHL-6.

Of course, this is ONLY for Texas...

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Last post by Keith B
Mon Jan 14, 2013 11:10 am
No Updates - How Does DPS Expect Compliance?

Last post by TexasGal « Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:44 am
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by superchief » Tue Jan 01, 2013 7:48 am

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I think it is a real let down that DPS provided zero updates on the program for 2012. The CHL-16 was released without any comment, and the only...

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They seemed pretty busy to me when I went through the Instructor class. We were advised to keep up with the Admin Rules since they are working...

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Last post by TexasGal
Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:44 am
Can ALL documentation for a CHL be submitted online now?

Last post by guera « Fri Dec 14, 2012 11:43 am
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by BKRushing » Wed May 16, 2012 4:25 pm
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I am new to the forum so forgive me if this question has been asked already. I am a new CHL applicant and I just finished my class yesterday and have...

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FYI, I have successfully submitted my New CHL application online (CHL-100, CHL-6, FAST receipt, and Checklist).

See my post in CHL Checklist :...
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Last post by guera
Fri Dec 14, 2012 11:43 am
no DPS update for all of 2012?

Last post by C-dub « Fri Oct 26, 2012 9:00 am
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by superchief » Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:13 pm

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Think we'll get through all of 2012 without any updates or any new information on CHL from the DPS? Did they close their office or something?

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Thanks. I figured if the legislature didn't make any changes then there weren't any changes to anything else needed.

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Last post by C-dub
Fri Oct 26, 2012 9:00 am
the new CHL 16 is on the DPS Download Site!!!

Last post by sjfcontrol « Sat Jun 23, 2012 3:14 pm
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by superchief » Mon Jan 09, 2012 1:03 pm
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nuff said, they got it posted!

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There are utilities that will convert a PDF to the proper page ordering to print 4-pages per sheet. For the Mac, I use this one...

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Last post by sjfcontrol
Sat Jun 23, 2012 3:14 pm
CHL Applicant Checklist

Last post by sjfcontrol « Tue May 08, 2012 1:37 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue May 08, 2012 1:31 pm

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Here is a message from the DPS CHL Section. It deals with possible confusion as to what must/can be submitted to DPS with an application.

Chas.

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Clear as mud. :headscratch

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Last post by sjfcontrol
Tue May 08, 2012 1:37 pm
New CHL-16

Last post by Hoosier Daddy « Thu Jan 05, 2012 8:47 pm
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by superchief » Sat Nov 26, 2011 1:25 am

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Anyone heard when DPS will publish a new CHL 16?

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If not, can you or one of your classmates scan it and post it here?

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Last post by Hoosier Daddy
Thu Jan 05, 2012 8:47 pm
Effective Date for New CHL-100

Last post by longtooth « Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:31 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:33 am

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All instructors must start using the revised CHL-100 as of January 1, 2012. Either the old or the new form can be used for the remainder of this...

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Thanks sir. :tiphat:

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Last post by longtooth
Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:31 pm
DPS Update 8/26/11

Last post by sjfcontrol « Sun Aug 28, 2011 9:27 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Fri Aug 26, 2011 4:42 pm

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I have some information to pass on from DPS. Most of it applies to instructors, but CHL's will be interested in some of these topics.

Instructor...

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Is the current approved list available somewhere? All I see on the site are short video clips unless I missed something.

Good deal on the shooting...

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Last post by sjfcontrol
Sun Aug 28, 2011 9:27 pm
Renewal

Last post by punkndisorderly « Thu Aug 04, 2011 2:38 pm
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by rgoldy » Wed Aug 03, 2011 12:36 pm

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I understand that after a specific number of renewals we are not required to attend the class to apply for renewal.
Is this correct? What is the...

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Interesting note, the digital fingerprints allow a significant reduction in processing time and have reduced fingerprint rejections by a huge amount...

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Last post by punkndisorderly
Thu Aug 04, 2011 2:38 pm
New Type of CHL Class

Last post by Crossfire « Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:24 am
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by jimeple » Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:47 am

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I recently went back home to Houston and my dad pointed out an ad in the Chronicle. There is a man advertising CHL classes that require no written or...

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I am locking this as a duplicate thread.

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Last post by Crossfire
Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:24 am
DPS Press Release Regarding New Online Forms

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Tue Aug 24, 2010 1:22 pm

by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Aug 24, 2010 1:22 pm

PRESS RELEASE

CHL application forms now available online

Applicants for Texas concealed handgun licenses who want to apply through the mail can...

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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Aug 24, 2010 1:22 pm
L-1 Photos are for identification only

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:10 pm

by Charles L. Cotton » Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:10 pm

Although L-1 a/k/a FAST does take digital photos, they cannot be used as a substitute for sending in photos for an initial application. The L-1...

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Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:10 pm

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