Most of the people you see getting into class have had their paperwork in since August and September of last year, and before that. Yes, you have to have the previous certification (NRA/TECLOSE/etc.), and DPS is cracking down on that. The CHL-90 is being revised, and once it is revised, then we all have to download it and send it in to get in line for a class. As we have all found out, the requirement for the previous NRA/TECLOSE/etc. certification has always been in the state code, just hasn't been enforced until now. I have all my paperwork in to DPS except CHL-90, and when I spoke to DPS on Wednesday was told that the CHL-90 would be finished soon. That is supported by a comment from a spokesperson from DPS to a local Austin newspaper that the CHL-90 would be finished soon. However, for the OP, your application will not be complete until you get your NRA certification in. And it is my understanding that you will not be entered into the 'line' for class in Austin until your application is complete. After you take your NRA class, get your certificate in, fill out the CHL-90, assuming it is fixed by then
, and sit back and relax!
TMB
I downloaded the CHL-90 on Sunday, filled it out, and faxed it Sunday night. This morning, my status is CHL-90 RECEIVED!! Only took 2 days for status to update. Now, for the wait for the stinkin' class. Lady at DPS who I've been working with says looking like about 6 months for the wait for the class for those who have ALL paperwork (including prior certification) in to DPS. Let's hope that truly is the case!
TBM