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A couple of things that I have observed since joining this forum and reading the posts from folks in the "waiting" process. It appears that DPS does definitely hedge their position, i.e. under promise and over deliver. It also seems that once there is actually a conversation with them that the process speeds up dramatically.

When I spoke to them they told me mine was sent to printing and I should have it in 7-10 business days. I received it 2 business days later.

In addition, early on I went over some public stats regarding Texas CHL and although I don't remember the exact numbers here is what I do recall. Note: These statistics are yearly so the numbers I am going to share are from 2014.

1. DPS receives approximately 774 new applications every day (that is calendar day - if you consider business day that equates to around 1,000)
2. Less than 1% were disapproved and if I remember my math correctly it was actually .03%

So in conclusion, I know it is agonizing during the wait period (been there, done that, got the t-shirt - so to speak). After a little over two weeks I checked my mailbox everyday and was disappointed on most of those days. If you don't receive a letter from DPS requesting additional information that is good news. I received mine exactly 4 weeks from the date of email confirmation of documents. Some have posted that with the nearing open carry law that new CHL applications have increased even more.

Sometime very soon your plastic will arrive and if you are anything like me you will probably be more relieved that the wait is over, instead of your newly received actual license.

Just me saying!