April Applications

So, your CHL Application has been filed and the clock has slowed to a crawl - tell us about it!

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Re: April Applications

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Like I said, I'm waiting for my 90 days to call. For me, I would rather that they get caught up than ansewer any of my emails or phone calls. No wonder their behind, with all the emails and phone calls in all. Look, I understant that WE All want out plastic in hand, but lets give them some space so they can get caught up, ok.
On-line application 2/10/08
Received packet 2/20/08
Took class 4/13/08
Mailed packet 4/14/08
Austin recieved packet 4/17/08
Processing Application 5/1/08
Retook finger prints & mailed 7/7/08
Application Completed 08/04/08
Plastic in hand 8/8/08 - 112 Days
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Re: April Applications

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lphil wrote:Like I said, I'm waiting for my 90 days to call. For me, I would rather that they get caught up than ansewer any of my emails or phone calls. No wonder their behind, with all the emails and phone calls in all. Look, I understant that WE All want out plastic in hand, but lets give them some space so they can get caught up, ok.
Truth of it is...your right. If the call volume goes down, they can put some of the people answering unanswerable questions back to work processing applications. We are stepping on our own shoe strings by bugging the heck out of them with complaints and emails.

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Re: April Applications

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My application according to the e-mail I got yesterday is being processed to be processed. :headscratch

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Anvilfire wrote:My application according to the e-mail I got yesterday is being processed to be processed. :headscratch
Thats the one of the funniest things I have heard yet.
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kd5zex wrote:
Anvilfire wrote:My application according to the e-mail I got yesterday is being processed to be processed. :headscratch
Thats the one of the funniest things I have heard yet.
The temps apparently don't have all the proper wording down yet. I wouldn't be surprised to hear the State has hired illegals to do the job. :smilelol5:

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03Lightningrocks wrote:
kd5zex wrote:
Anvilfire wrote:My application according to the e-mail I got yesterday is being processed to be processed. :headscratch
Thats the one of the funniest things I have heard yet.
The temps apparently don't have all the proper wording down yet. I wouldn't be surprised to hear the State has hired illegals to do the job. :smilelol5:
:lol:: Really, I did...
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Re: April Applications

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ya'LL ME
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Re: April Applications

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I have been looking at all the information that has been posted. Most looks like they mailed packet and did not use online. It seems like maybe doing it online gets you in the system sooner. My suggestion is if you e-mail them wanting information make sure you give them your full name and D.L Number when you do. It took them 3 to 5 days to respond to my e-mail for them to tell me to give them this information. Once they had that information it took 3 to 4 more days to get back to me. So send them the information each time it will save you some time. Hope this helps and good luck to all of you

3-29-08 Took CHL Class
3-29-08 On-line app
4-05-08 Recieved Packet/pin
4-7-08 Packet overnight mail
4-16-08 Package recived
4-16-08 Online status-Application processing
6-04-08 Sent e=mail requesting information
6/11/08 received e-mail needing DL OR S.S
6/11/08 Replied with DL
6/17/08 Received e-mail waiting on backgroung check to br returned91
6/21/08 91 days and counting

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68 days since it arrived at DPS and counting
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4/22/08 PACKET AT DPS
5/15/08 PIN, PACKET MAILED TO APPLICANT
5/22/08 EMAILED DPS
6/10/08 EMAILED REPRESENTATIVE
6/11/08 PROCESSING APPLICATION
7/03/08 APPLICATION COMPLETED - LICENSE ISSUED OR CERTIFICATE ACTIVE
7/10/08 PLASTIC IN HAND! 80 DAYS
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Re: April Applications

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Hit 60 days today. Still no PIN.
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Re: April Applications

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ericsu19 wrote:I have been looking at all the information that has been posted. Most looks like they mailed packet and did not use online. It seems like maybe doing it online gets you in the system sooner. My suggestion is if you e-mail them wanting information make sure you give them your full name and D.L Number when you do. It took them 3 to 5 days to respond to my e-mail for them to tell me to give them this information. Once they had that information it took 3 to 4 more days to get back to me. So send them the information each time it will save you some time. Hope this helps and good luck to all of you
Yes, always include: Texas concealed handgun license number, driver license number, full name and date of birth.
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4/22/08 PACKET AT DPS
5/15/08 PIN, PACKET MAILED TO APPLICANT
5/22/08 EMAILED DPS
6/10/08 EMAILED REPRESENTATIVE
6/11/08 PROCESSING APPLICATION
7/03/08 APPLICATION COMPLETED - LICENSE ISSUED OR CERTIFICATE ACTIVE
7/10/08 PLASTIC IN HAND! 80 DAYS

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Re: April Applications

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ericsu19 wrote:3-29-08 Took CHL Class
3-29-08 On-line app
4-05-08 Recieved Packet/pin
4-7-08 Packet overnight mail
4-16-08 Package recived
4-16-08 Online status-Application processing
6-04-08 Sent e=mail requesting information
6/11/08 received e-mail needing DL OR S.S
6/11/08 Replied with DL
6/17/08 Received e-mail waiting on backgroung check to br returned91
6/21/08 91 days and counting
Judging by your time line 6/16 was roughly 60 days for you since the clock didn't start until 4/16 when your application was received at DPS. I often make the same mistake, but you are officially at 75 days today - not quite to 90 yet =)
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4/22/08 PACKET AT DPS
5/15/08 PIN, PACKET MAILED TO APPLICANT
5/22/08 EMAILED DPS
6/10/08 EMAILED REPRESENTATIVE
6/11/08 PROCESSING APPLICATION
7/03/08 APPLICATION COMPLETED - LICENSE ISSUED OR CERTIFICATE ACTIVE
7/10/08 PLASTIC IN HAND! 80 DAYS
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Re: April Applications

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Kythas wrote:Hit 60 days today. Still no PIN.
Don't let that bother you. This whole pin thing is extremely overblown. I was all worked up over not having a pin for more than 90 days. I got my pin and within a week my license was on the way. The pin means nothing other than somebody has typed your info into the computer. It has nothing to do with whether or not they are working on your application.

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Re: April Applications

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03Lightningrocks wrote:
Kythas wrote:Hit 60 days today. Still no PIN.
Don't let that bother you. This whole pin thing is extremely overblown. I was all worked up over not having a pin for more than 90 days. I got my pin and within a week my license was on the way. The pin means nothing other than somebody has typed your info into the computer. It has nothing to do with whether or not they are working on your application.
Man I got my PIN last week, hopefully I'll get mine in a week or so :anamatedbanana , what do you think, is that possible or was yours an acception??? :headscratch
06 April 08: Class completed.
07 April 08: Paperwork sent.
11 April 08: Packet opened/ check cashed by DPS.
( 107 days License in hand!!)

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Re: April Applications

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Rub N Smoke wrote:
03Lightningrocks wrote:
Kythas wrote:Hit 60 days today. Still no PIN.
Don't let that bother you. This whole pin thing is extremely overblown. I was all worked up over not having a pin for more than 90 days. I got my pin and within a week my license was on the way. The pin means nothing other than somebody has typed your info into the computer. It has nothing to do with whether or not they are working on your application.
Man I got my PIN last week, hopefully I'll get mine in a week or so :anamatedbanana , what do you think, is that possible or was yours an acception??? :headscratch
Merely a coincidence, like he said PIN means nothing, so when you get it has no bearing on when you get your license.

I had to email them and request my PIN early on.
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4/22/08 PACKET AT DPS
5/15/08 PIN, PACKET MAILED TO APPLICANT
5/22/08 EMAILED DPS
6/10/08 EMAILED REPRESENTATIVE
6/11/08 PROCESSING APPLICATION
7/03/08 APPLICATION COMPLETED - LICENSE ISSUED OR CERTIFICATE ACTIVE
7/10/08 PLASTIC IN HAND! 80 DAYS
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