Sewer_Ice wrote:
How in the heck did you get it in 17 DAYS!?  Any trick/secret you did, SHARE!
You know "Someone" don't you?
 
haha...  I literally do not know anyone.  Actually just moved to TX in Nov.  I've lived and gone to school in a total of 2 counties (incl. here in TX), clean record, made sure everything was legible and filled out properly leaving no employment or residence dates unlisted.  I gave the application to the DPS office in person where the clerk assured everything was filled out properly. 
Unfortunately I don't have my plastic in hand yet, but I expect it on Monday, since it has been discussed here that once the site says "approved," it means the card is in the mail.  I was hoping for today since I live in Austin but I guess that was a little optimistic!
eta: rpecunia - nice spreadsheet!!