Change in online CHL status....APPROVED!!

[Woody]

In order of events:

--November 02'--filled out CHL application online and paid $130 via credit card
--December 02'--Received my application packet via USPS
--next 2 1/2 years--Started a company and somehow forgot to take my CHL class

--April 30th, 2005--completed my CHL class.
--May 2nd, 2005--Mailed my completed Application packet to Austin.
--May 27th, 2005--Online status changed from "Packet Mailed to Applicant" to "Processing Application". (25 days)

Hopefully it won't take as long to receive my license as it did for me to take the class... :? :)

[HighVelocity]

I thought you only had 1 year to submit paperwork after filling out the app online???

[dws1117]

I had originally taken my class in September of '03. DPS told me that you had 2 years to send in the application from the time you had taken the class.

For some reason there was always something coming up that requireed that $140 that was set aside for the CHL.

[Woody]

Well....when I called Austin and inquired as to the "shelf-life" of my application the lady said to update any new info on my application and send it in. And it looks as if they're processing it so......I guess we'll see if it gets kicked back.

[Woody]

I just called and the nice lady in Austin said, "I just changed your status to APPROVED and you'll be receiving your CHL in the mail within 7-10 days. I'M FINALLY LEGAL!!

:P

In order of events:

--April 30th, 2005--completed my CHL class.
--May 2nd, 2005--Mailed my completed Application packet to Austin.
--May 27th, 2005--Online status changed from "Packet Mailed to Applicant" to "Processing Application". (25 days)
--June 20th, 2005--CHL approved and mailed from Austin (49 days)

[txinvestigator]

I just called and the nice lady in Austin said, "I just changed your status to APPROVED and you'll be receiving your CHL in the mail within 7-10 days. I'M FINALLY LEGAL!!

Almost. Let us know when it arrives and how the first day of carry goes.

[onerifle]

Congrats! Don't forget the obligatory WalMart/Sam's Club 'n' nachos ritual...

[rlp1970]

Woody should I call Austin. Completed CHL class April 23, 2005 mailed packet on April 25, 2005 getting application processed on the website. I sent mine in 5 days before yours ?
Thanks

[Woody]

I would. Remember to be nice....they are swamped. Just tell them it's a few days from the 60 day mark and have them look it up.

[rlp1970]

My friend that I took the class on April 23, 2005 got his CHL license Friday. Still getting the Application Processing on the website. Should be any day I havehad nothing sent back

[rlp1970]

Well,
I talked to DPS Wednesday morn and they mailed my license Thurs June 28, 2005 my application says this (Application Completed - license issued or certificate active) thought I would mention it .
Thanks

[rlp1970]

Well,
I talked to DPS Wednesday morn and they mailed my license Thurs June 28, 2005 my application says this (Application Completed - license issued or certificate active) thought I would mention it .
Thanks

[rlp1970]

Hey Guys got my CHL today and so did my wife it took exaclty 70 days for mine !!! YEA :D

[HighVelocity]

Congrats! :D Time to holster up and go to Walmart for ammo. Should be especially fun today since it's (dunnn dunnn dunnnnnnn) Welfare Day!

[stevie_d_64]

Congrats! Don't forget the obligatory WalMart/Sam's Club 'n' nachos ritual...

I'm not familiar with that ritual...

Sounds very gastrically unstable though...

But hey...I live for instability...