Finally emailed my Rep.

[stealthcrf]

Finally emailed my state rep. DPS has been no help, and will not even answer straightforward simple questions after 100+ days while others get processed in as little as 30. Looks like i'm going to call the money a loss and go to a FL non-res CHL. Will probably open carry my AR everywhere until such time. At first I really thought they were just busy, but when others are getting their CHLs so quickly and I am not even worth a dignified response.... well... *$^%!

[rdhetrick]

Good for you, it seemed to help me...I think... Hopefully they will at least be able to tell you where it's stuck in the system. I know what you mean about DPS not being willing or able to answer simple questions.....Maybe it's just the DPS way of testing a future CHL holder's patience??

[stealthcrf]

maybe... fortunately my attitude, demeanor, and patience have nothing to do with it since we are a SHALL ISSUE state. I've been nice to them up until this point, but I don't have to be, nor will I continue to be. They are breaking the law, I am not. I will have no more patience or sympathy. If they were really swamped then you wouldn't have one person taking 30 days and another 6 months.

edit: also emailed dps and told them I contacted my Rep. since nobody at DPS would even talk to me about the hold up. I'm sure I'll never get it now

[stealthcrf]

finally told me something other than "waiting for background"

now i'm "forwarded to a technician" whatever that means. Are they the ones with the big "approved" rubber stamp?

[The Sarge]

No a technician is a problem solver. If the app processor finds an issue they send it to the technician to clarify/resolve.
Things like fingerprints/photos/omission etc.

[stealthcrf]

No a technician is a problem solver. If the app processor finds an issue they send it to the technician to clarify/resolve.
Things like fingerprints/photos/omission etc.

gotcha. I have a class B traffic misd. from >5 years ago that I provided full documentation for. Guess they need an official to review it then? At least I have some idea whats going on.

[The Sarge]

Probably. I had all kinds of "issues" with photos', DD214 etc through the process.
Just stay the course....keep responding to their request....it will come.

[Zee]

I deal with several occupational lisencing departments in Austin and it is similar to this nonsense. I tell people to call and ask what's the story when time passes and no word is coming. Half the time its in the wrong pile or something equally substitutute-for-profanity.