DPS Website Change

[sjfcontrol]

It appears the website has changed. It also appears that you don't need a PIN number anymore to log in to your status.
Go to http://www.texasonline.state.tx.us/txapp/txdps/chl/
all that's needed is DL#, SSN# and DOB

Also, it shows more info regarding the status of an application. For my instructors certificate app, it shows:

Application: Received
Fingerprints: Received
Affidavits: Received
DL or ID: Valid
Citizenship: No Documentation required
Instructor Certification Application(CHL-90): Received
Fee: Received

[Fire1141]

Just looked at the site. Much better info given. Nice job DPS.

[Quahog]

Just looked at the site. Much better info given. Nice job DPS.

Didn't notice HTTPS on the log-in.

[KFP]

I like it!

[Fire1141]

http://www.texasonline.state.tx.us/txapp/txdps/chl/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

not sure if this is what your talking about, but here is the address.

[sjfcontrol]

http://www.texasonline.state.tx.us/txapp/txdps/chl/

not sure if this is what your talking about, but here is the address.

Isn't that the same URL I gave?

[texjames]

Yeah that must be what the local TV news was talking about...
We was watching the 10 PM news last night and they had a breif story that you
can now apply online for the Texas Concealed Handgun License.....I like look at my
dad and say...."waht?" "I did it online..." I guess they was just talking about the
new revised website....DPS must have put out some news release' on it. Looks good!
I like how now when ya check you status it gives the whole list on items....
Yeah no PIN either...Yeah Texas....good job!

[cougartex]

[USA1]

WOW !

Pretty cool.

I guess this means they won't be sending PIN #'s out anymore.

[Fire1141]

http://www.texasonline.state.tx.us/txapp/txdps/chl/

not sure if this is what your talking about, but here is the address.

Isn't that the same URL I gave?

sorry just noticed. I must have been asleep

[Alamais]

anyone know what the specific statuses are? i know most are self described, but id like to know if anyone has any clarification on the
"Concealed Handgun License : Manufacturing " means? does it mean its active and just being made? or still needs to be activated?

any info would be great mucho thanks

oh, and the changes to the site are HAWT, great job TXDPS.

[boomerang]

I guess this means they won't be sending PIN #'s out anymore.

That would be great! I lost mine a long time ago.

[chabouk]

Just looked at the site. Much better info given. Nice job DPS.

Didn't notice HTTPS on the log-in.

Even if no one else caught it, I understand your point.

For everyone else: this is not a secure connection. If you're typing in your "DL#, SSN# and DOB", you're sending it in the clear, subject to interception.

Bad, bad form by DPS to offer this change without SSL.

[Quahog]

Just looked at the site. Much better info given. Nice job DPS.

Didn't notice HTTPS on the log-in.

Even if no one else caught it, I understand your point.

For everyone else: this is not a secure connection. If you're typing in your "DL#, SSN# and DOB", you're sending it in the clear, subject to interception.

Bad, bad form by DPS to offer this change without SSL.

Thanks chabouk... maybe I lean towards being over-cautious but I look for these things to protect my identity.

[longtooth]

I like the form.
Wish it was secure too. I dont know enough about that to talk but know when to agree w. the guys & gals that do.