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Re: Texas.gov online status check
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 6:01 pm
by TexasNativeDRJH
The last update I saw was "waiting for required materials" which is frustrating because it makes it seem like you made a mistake and they have incomplete packets.
5/5/14 class taken
5/14/14 application submitted online
No more status updates...
Re: Texas.gov online status check
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 7:34 pm
by CoolBreeze
TexasNativeDRJH wrote:The last update I saw was "waiting for required materials" which is frustrating because it makes it seem like you made a mistake and they have incomplete packets.
5/5/14 class taken
5/14/14 application submitted online
No more status updates...
Unfortunately it was like that for everyone. You had to just sit and wait. It was taking 45-55 days on average before it gave a 1st update showing you what they had received and what was in progress. From what I understand they took away the status updates because people complained they were not keeping it updated enough. Apparently speeding up the process and keeping it updated were not an option.

Re: Texas.gov online status check
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 9:25 am
by TomsTXCHL
It is highly likely that the "status update" page required separate tinkering vs. the normal steps they'd go through for keeping track of progress. So I wouldn't blame them for taking it down--not only would updating those pages make for extra work, but then having unhappy citizens calling them to complain just added to it.
Hopefully the DPS is redesigning their process and/or database system to provide the same "here's where we are in the process" screens to both DPS reps and outside applicants.
Re: Texas.gov online status check
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 9:38 am
by Texguy
When I checked the screen that used to show application status this morning, it displayed links to change personal info and to report a lost or stolen license. It didn't show those yesterday. Is everyone seeing this? ... or is my license issued and on the way!!!
class 6/14
fingerprinted 6/17
mailed docs 6/17
under review 6/25
Re: Texas.gov online status check
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:08 am
by oneeyebear
Mine still is blank. I never thought I would miss the waiting on materials message so much.
Re: Texas.gov online status check
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:32 am
by shrek
Texguy
I just check mine and have the same options.
I called dps Monday and was told it was mailed so I think you are right that they issued your chl.
Congrats I am hoping I get mine before the holiday weekend.
Re: Texas.gov online status check
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 11:57 am
by DBubba
Just checked and my status had changed to the new options as well. Just called DPS and nice lady said mine was completed 7/1 and to expect license in mail within 7-10 days. Btw phone wait was 5 min.
Re: Texas.gov online status check
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 12:25 pm
by EnigmaEvo8
Sounds like that's the new way for us to know it's been completed and mailed, when we see the options for updating or changing our address on file.
Re: Texas.gov online status check
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 12:53 pm
by Texguy
EnigmaEvo8, hope you're right!
DBubba, when did they get all of your docs?
Re: Texas.gov online status check
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 1:04 pm
by mtnthundr2
My husbands shows this newer update/options as well today, where yesterday is was blank on that right side of the screen! Hopefully it means its been mailed!!
Re: Texas.gov online status check
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 1:08 pm
by DBubba
Texguy wrote:EnigmaEvo8, hope you're right!
DBubba, when did they get all of your docs?
Class 6/11
Online registration 6/12
Finger prints 6/18
Re: Texas.gov online status check
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 2:08 pm
by CoolBreeze
DBubba wrote:Just checked and my status had changed to the new options as well. Just called DPS and nice lady said mine was completed 7/1 and to expect license in mail within 7-10 days. Btw phone wait was 5 min.
Welcome to the forum. Congrats!
Re: Texas.gov online status check
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 2:41 pm
by synsei
6/21 CHL class completed
6/26 FAST fingerprints completed | Application submitted electronically | RSD Confirmation email received
6/27 "Waiting for required materials" message on the website
7/1 No status | Used email form to request a status check and confirm all was copacetic | Response pending
Re: Texas.gov online status check
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 2:49 pm
by jeffdick
Texguy wrote:When I checked the screen that used to show application status this morning, it displayed links to change personal info and to report a lost or stolen license. It didn't show those yesterday. Is everyone seeing this? ... or is my license issued and on the way!!!
class 6/14
fingerprinted 6/17
mailed docs 6/17
under review 6/25
Makes no sense. I uploaded all my documents and received conformation email on 5/19 and still nothing!
Re: Texas.gov online status check
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 3:14 pm
by CoolBreeze
synsei wrote:6/21 CHL class completed
6/26 FAST fingerprints completed | Application submitted electronically | RSD Confirmation email received
6/27 "Waiting for required materials" message on the website
7/1 No status | Used email form to request a status check and confirm all was copacetic | Response pending
Welcome to the forum.