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Went to the mailbox today and had a really nice surprise from Texas DPS. Glad this little piece of plastic has finally arrived.
I will be out walkin somewhere today !!

This is my timeline.
Mailed all documents (snail mail) Feb. 21 along with final disposition of incident from 34 years ago, (that info was hard to find).
First update to website, April 5 (sat)
Received a letter from DPS April 19, (post marked april 15) stating they needed the disposition of the incident mentioned above.
Phone call to DPS on April 21, 45 minute wait to talk to someone who was EXTREMELY helpful. She found the "missing" paperwork in an archive file somewhere in her system.
April 22 Manufacturing pending.
April 23 status changed to mailed. 62 days to mailed status.

Application : Received
Fingerprints : Complete
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
Fee : Received
Background Check : Completed
Concealed Handgun License : Mailed

I would suggest to anyone mailing in extra paperwork, make sure the number you are given, that corresponds to your application, is clearly marked on "all" of you documents. Otherwise, you may be facing a longer (if that is possible) delay. Also, for all you web-site checkers, it only updates once a day at around 0600. Happy totin!

IMVC wrote:I had my fingerprint done at the same Sylvan Learning center like my buddy and mine says under review but his says complete. is this normal?

I don't think there is a "normal" with this system.

Mailed everything in on Feb 21. Received first update Sat, May 5. Today, day 54, still under review.....come on people!

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
Fee : Received
Background Check : Under review
Concealed Handgun License : Print pending completion of application review

rayj8524 wrote:ok, Got a question for you guys. I mailed my renewal stuff January 17th, check cleared the bank Feb 6, called two different times and told my stuff is in process. The lady said the first time it usually takes 45 days. The gentleman told me the second time count on every bit the 60 days. Today is day 59 and I find no status change. The link I was giving in an email is https://txapps.texas.gov/txapp/txdps/chl/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. I only see the place to start the application for new or a renewal. Is this the address you are using to check your status?
Thanks for you help.

That's the right one.

First update this morning, 43 days since regular mail. Fingerprints & bg check under review. At least that is some progress.

rjames1731 wrote:Pretty sure all this online status stuff is auto generated updates. My status went to received and Manufacture pending on saturday, to manufacturing on Sunday to mailed on monday. I'm no expert on the State DPS working hours but with the speed they seem to be moving on applications, i'd be willing to bet they aren't working weekends.

I would concur with that assessment!

Just out of curiosity, did any of y'all that have completed your background checks have anything you thought might slow it down or hold it up? If so, do yo mind sharing? I had a little bump in the early 80's. Nothing serious, but I had to disclose to keep from being denied for not disclosing.

CHL Class Feb 15, 2014
Fingerprints Feb 20, 2014
Mailed regular mail Feb 21, 2014

March 24, 2014 website says application received waiting for materials.