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I get it. But the biggest problem you have is, you are using logic, which nobody ever accused the state of using. We all know the money from the fees goes into some "fund" for somebody, somewhere to skim off of. Im not accusing them of stealing, but using the money on other things. Im just saying the numbers are staggering. Once again, not defending. Just trying to understand.

I know im gonna get a lot of grief about this, being my first post and all, but I am suprised that the DPS can even do all of these applications in the amount of time that they do now. I mean if you think about the volume of applications they receive.... Crazy. On the DPS website they give the stats of all the apps. for the year, your county, zip code, by age or by any other means you can think of to break down the applications from the year. I know you all are aware of that, im not trying to give some secret advise or something. Its common knowlege. I have said all of that to say this. In 2010 they issued 102,133 permits and declined 530 not including instructor permits. I did not look close enough if that included renewals, but Im assuming it does (I know what happens when I assume). If we "assume" again they work on applications 365 days a year, which we know they do not, they would have to process 281.26 applications every day. Take out the weekends and holidays it just makes it more per day. Once again, I understand the the virtual beating I am opening myself up to, but it is what it is and I too get tired of waiting on something I know I am "qualified" for. I mailed my packet 3/1/11 and still waiting. I know thats not very long, thats why I have gone through the math of the process. Please dont kill the messenger, I am on your side, just trying to justify why it takes 30,60,90,120 days. Longer if there is problems with backgroung check.

Ok, let me have it if you must.