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I figured I'd get in on this...

22 FEB 2014: Completed CHL Training Course
22 FEB 2014: Completed Online Application
14 MAR 2014: Fingerprinted
17 MAR 2014: Emailed CHL-100 and Supporting Documentation
19 MAR 2014: Received Confirmation Email from "Caballero, Dannette"
19 MAR 2014: Started Waiting.

eff_vee wrote:hi i am new to the forum. my packet was received at DPS on March 5, 2014 (i have stamped return receipt). the website says 'awaiting documents'.

Any suggestions? (other than sitting quietly and waiting)

yeah it does no good to check site for updates several times a day because it appears that it updates between 6AM to 7AM and when mine updated the first time everything was completed and it said manufactured pending

30 days without an update the site still say waiting for materials hope to get a updated soon

hang in there it took 43 days for my first update

I'm happy to say I can join this thread,
3/22 - class taken
3/26 - online app submitted
3/31 - forms and court documents mailed
4/1 - fingerprints taken
4/2 - paperwork should arrive in Austin

I hope I'm not to much delayed with my court stuff having to be looked at

jmra wrote:

duboseaw wrote:

JR Texas wrote:I did not know you could upload the documents on an initail CHL application.

You guys may correct me if I'm wrong. But from what I gather, it looked like DPS only allowed uploading of docs through the website for renewals while the passport photo requirement was still in effect, which makes sense to me.

Many applicants (initial and renewal) here on the forum have successfully used RDS to upload and send their docs.

I also submitted mine online via RDS. I got an email confirmation the same day saying they received my documents and I have since called and confirmed.

Xds1981 wrote:30 days without an update the site still say waiting for materials hope to get a updated soon

I submitted mine (complete) Feb 24th and my status still hasn't changed.

I just talk to them they told to give them 8 weeks before any status change.

I stalk the February thread (admit it, so do yall!) and a lot of people that have called we're told to give it 8 weeks, or 90 days then ended up getting an update sooner than that. I think it's what they say to try and get people not to call often. It seems to be taking the February people about 45 days with some exceptions so if I get nothing by 60 days, I'll call on it. Is call and confirm at 45 days that they have all my stuff though.

asbandr wrote:I stalk the February thread (admit it, so do yall!) and a lot of people that have called we're told to give it 8 weeks, or 90 days then ended up getting an update sooner than that. I think it's what they say to try and get people not to call often. It seems to be taking the February people about 45 days with some exceptions so if I get nothing by 60 days, I'll call on it. Is call and confirm at 45 days that they have all my stuff though.

plastic received on day 50 for me

A year has pasased and it all still looks the same. this is my time line from a year ago on here. FYI to all, mine took 62 days from mailbox to mailbox in 2013
Good luck to all
3-7-13-Application completed online
3-8-13 -Fingerprints
3-9-13- Class completed
3-11-13 -Mailed all paperwork to DPS
4-27-13 DPS finally updated

Application : Received
Fingerprints : Under review
Affidavits : Received
DL or ID : Valid
Citizenship : No documentation required
Passport photo holder : Received
Photo : Received
Proof of Classroom training : Received
Proof of Proficiency training : Received
Proof of Special Condition : Received
Fee : Received
Background Check : Under review
Concealed Handgun License : Print pending completion of application r

Gunner4640 wrote:mine took 62 days from mailbox to mailbox in 2013

I applied for my initial CHL in Dec 2008. I was 60 days mailbox to mailbox.

60 days would be a miracle! I'm on day 129; 5 phone calls, various emails, written correspondence .... I am about at my wits end with these bumbling folks. I don't think anyone knows what is really going on between various people in this organization. They can't seem to get all my paperwork to the correct place.....

ready&waiting wrote:60 days would be a miracle! I'm on day 129; 5 phone calls, various emails, written correspondence .... I am about at my wits end with these bumbling folks. I don't think anyone knows what is really going on between various people in this organization. They can't seem to get all my paperwork to the correct place.....

Have you contacted your state representative?

jmra wrote:

ready&waiting wrote:60 days would be a miracle! I'm on day 129; 5 phone calls, various emails, written correspondence .... I am about at my wits end with these bumbling folks. I don't think anyone knows what is really going on between various people in this organization. They can't seem to get all my paperwork to the correct place.....

Have you contacted your state representative?

I think that is sound advice!