I need some support

[dhm]

I hand delivered my completed application on July 3, 2007. Still no license. I emailed the nice folks at the DPS and they advised me that they were still waiting on Travis County to do the background check. My record is clean, so there is no need for a lengthy review of the records. Suggestions? You folks with the quick turn arounds are making me jealous!

[nitrogen]

I'd probably call and advise them that they are over the 60 day statuatory limit. Not sure how much good it'll do. My license took 61 days, so hopefully you're close.

[Mark G26]

I would give them a call and see if you can help them in anyway. I have heard Travis County is very slow on getting BG info to DPS.

[badkarma56]

When in doubt, call them! Be cordial and nice, but also be specific with your questions. Your CHL should issue soon assuming that there are no issues in your background.

[dhm]

My record should be very clean, other than a number of speeding tickets.
I have not called; however, I have emailed the DPS and they confirmed that the hold-up was Travis County. Who does the county background check? Is it the county sheriff's office? I suppose it would do no good to contact the local sheriff.

[Mark G26]

My record should be very clean, other than a number of speeding tickets.
I have not called; however, I have emailed the DPS and they confirmed that the hold-up was Travis County. Who does the county background check? Is it the county sheriff's office? I suppose it would do no good to contact the local sheriff.

I have heard it is the county clerk's office. Numerous others have experience delays in your county.

[Cajundude]

Hello, I'm curious, what do they actually check in your background that takes so long? Isn't it just a criminal history?

[badkarma56]

Hello, I'm curious, what do they actually check in your background that takes so long? Isn't it just a criminal history?

Just a criminal check, Cajundude? Au contraire, mon frère!

DPS examines your local/federal criminal history; along with your state tax records, child support history (if applicable, for any arrearage), chemical dependency/psychiatric history (if applicable), and student loan history (for any defaulted loans). I'm leaving something else out, I'm sure...

It's a pretty thorough investigation (much more methodical than an FFL check for a gun transfer), but your CHL is worth the wait.

I know it's tough, but remain positive. My packet only took about a month for DPS to process, which is much quicker than years gone by. Some "older" members report waiting periods in excess of 90 days for their original licenses. DPS has definitely become more efficient.

[mrbug]

All you can do is hang in there. There is nothing that I know of that can speed things up for you. I just keep telling myself "what's a few more weeks when I have lived this much of my life without a chl?". Of course I am still as impatient as a kid at Christmas.

July 1 mailed the packet.
July 5 delivery confirmation received
July 9 DPS deposits the check
July 27 got notice that I failed to sign one of the fingerprint cards arggh
July 27 signed fingerprint card and mailed back to Austin
July 28 Delivery confirmation that fingerprint card was received at CHL office
August 8 sent email requesting pin
August 9 received pin via email
August 21 Website still shows application missing information called CHL office to be told that application is being processed and website is behind and has problems
August 23 No change in status
August 29 Processing Application
September 6 Received 2 envelopes with same PIN #'s

[dhm]

Update: Sept.11, 2007 status changed to license issued. Now I wait for plastic. Thanks for the support. I'm starting to get hungry--for nachos.

[mrbug]

Glad to hear something moved for at least one of us old timers in the room. Me? I still sit and wait.

[BShook]

Hey, at least you don't have to wait to turn 21 in March and then start the process!

[dhm]

MRbug--I feel your pain.
Bshook-- True, but youth has certain other advantages.

[Mark G26]

Update: Sept.11, 2007 status changed to license issued. Now I wait for plastic. Thanks for the support. I'm starting to get hungry--for nachos.

Congrats dhm

Now the long wait for the USPS - maybe 4 to 5 days

[sbb]

Congratulations on the change of status. Be certain to get extra jalapenos on that paper tray of nachos. Be sure to give us all the details of your walk.