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I got the same thing when I called them yesterday...Ike...Ike...Ike, the gal I talked to was pretty unhelpful too. I'm less than 104 days, so I'm not feeling as much pain as you are(yet).

-Cain

I am at 120 days. I called or e-mailed everyone I can think of. I think when the dps gives you the pin number that there own little sick joke. I am willing to bet they keep track of how many times you check it a day. I was told by the dps that there is only one trooper doing the Harris Co. background checks. The guy I talked to in Austin two weeks ago said he would get mine expedited since I have been waiting for so long. That has not happened.

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Yeah kind of messed up huh? Now instead of seeing how soon I get it I want to go for the record to see how long it takes! Not really but heres to hope that it comes soon. I told my wife I wouldn't buy anymore guns untill I got it. I hope there will be some left by then. Can't wait forever!

Well it looks like I am out of here. Application Completed - license issued or certificate active. Watching the mailbox like a hawk! Wally walk here I come!

i'm at 108 days, and i was told the same thing"IKE" come on guys..!!!

sivart-dod wrote:I just called DPS...... and was given the same lame, boring excuse like always. "hurricane Ike" blah blah blah. The woman on the phone was completely unhelpful and practically hung up on me. She could not give me any information other than, Harris county and background check. Has anyone from Harris county gotten their CHL in here? she told me that MANY MANY people in Harris county are getting their CHL's. I find that highly unlikely.

What number do I need to call for the Houston DPS? I need to talk to someone. Its been 104 days, this is not right, they are just being LAZY, that's all there is to it.

Contact the governors office

I guess i'm the last one here, Jan 15 will be five months since they cashed my check.. i'm tired of excuses

castrolr1 wrote:I guess i'm the last one here, Jan 15 will be five months since they cashed my check.. i'm tired of excuses

I'm still here, but soon to be out the door. Status has changed to "Application Completed - license issued or certificate active", so I am just waiting on the mail now. It was a pretty long wait.

Still here too....

I'll be calling DPS tomorrow and if they're gonna give me the runaround I'll call the governors' office and see if there'es anything they can do.

Hello Everyone, this is my first post. I found this site not too long ago so I thought I would join today to tell you that my app was completed!!!!!

I was so happy to see these words : Application Completed - license issued or certificate active

It was a 147 day wait for me, although, I still dont have it in my hands yet.

I ended up having to contact Senator Dan Patrick's office to get the ball rolling, within 3 business days they solved the problem. So if you are in Harris county send an email over to Dan Patrick and a member of his staff should call you.

Those still here in August are not alone.

8/16/08 CHL class
8/21/08 mailed App.
8/26/08 rcvd DPS letter w/ pin number
9/26/08 received IKE letter
11/24/08 e-mail to and from CHL (Ike still delaying)
12/01/08 Contacted Rep. Taylor (e-mails exchanged)
12/05/08 CHL Bureau called, now expediting app
12/22/08 called CHL Bureau, B/G still not done
01/15/08 recontacted Rep. Larry Taylor
01/20/09 called CHL Bureau (Harris Co. B/G done, waiting on Galv. Co)
01/21/09 155 days from app, still waiting

I received a call today, that is right on a Saturday, from my DPS customer service person, Dedra, that my Harris County BG was complete and she was processing it as we spoke. We have talked several times as it has been 158 days and she has always been pleasant and helpful. She told me they worked on Saturdays trying to knock down the backlog. I will receive my plastic in the mail on Tuesday. Been a long time coming but well worth it. I really hope the folks waiting will be surprised soon and get that elusive plastic. Good Luck

OK all, its a miracle, and I am out of here!!

8/16/08 CHL class
8/21/08 mailed App.
8/26/08 rcvd DPS letter w/ pin number
9/26/08 received IKE letter
11/24/08 e-mail to and from CHL (Ike still delaying)
12/01/08 Contacted Rep. Taylor (e-mails exchanged)
12/05/08 CHL Bureau called, now expediting app
12/22/08 called CHL Bureau, B/G still not done
01/15/09 recontacted Rep. Larry Taylor
01/20/09 called CHL Bureau (Harris Co. B/G done, waiting on Galv. Co)
1/28/09 Recontacted Rep Taylor's office, still "Processing Application
01/29/08 UPS arrived, Plastic in Hand, 161 days

The license arrived at my house before the DPS website information was updated. Maybe they are catching up in Galveston County.......
TimmyD

TimmyD wrote:OK all, its a miracle, and I am out of here!!

8/16/08 CHL class
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01/29/08 UPS arrived, Plastic in Hand, 161 days

The license arrived at my house before the DPS website information was updated. Maybe they are catching up in Galveston County.......
TimmyD

Congratulations! This is awesome.