Just.... Waiting....

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

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Re: Just.... Waiting....

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Plastic in hand. (Actually in wallet.) Checked PO at noon. :anamatedbanana
They used the passport photos. I know there was some talk on another thread about them using DL photos.
Busy day, can't stay to chat. But happy.
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BigGuy wrote:Plastic in hand. (Actually in wallet.) Checked PO at noon. :anamatedbanana
They used the passport photos. I know there was some talk on another thread about them using DL photos.
Busy day, can't stay to chat. But happy.
Congrats! Enjoy it...
07/27/12 - Completed Online Application
08/03/12 - Fingerprints submitted
08/04/12 - CHL course
08/06/12 - Packet Mailed to DPS
08/08/12 - DPS Recieved Packet
08/24/12 - BG Comp/Manufacturing Pending
08/25/12 - Manufacturing
08/29/12 - Mailed
09/04/12 - Plastic
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Re: Just.... Waiting....

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GunNewb wrote:
BigGuy wrote:Plastic in hand. (Actually in wallet.) Checked PO at noon. :anamatedbanana
They used the passport photos. I know there was some talk on another thread about them using DL photos.
Busy day, can't stay to chat. But happy.
Congrats! Enjoy it...
Congrats!!!! Interesting they used your passport photos...I have also heard they changed completely to DL photos.. weird...
How long from Mail -> Mailbox?
:thewave
8/6/12 - Mailed to DPS
9/1/12 - Plastic in Hand
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Well I have some good news for you grifter.

I called the DPS again today (I now have a personal relationship with the male CS rep) and they told me that my license was issued, put into an envelope, and sent to the mailroom yesterday. Yes, they are printed and sent out from Austin. So... there's a good chance that our IDs are already at the USPS sort facility in Austin. You may actually get your plastic tomorrow (maybe today??).

As for me:
Fri, Aug 31
07/27/12 - Completed Online Application
08/03/12 - Fingerprints submitted
08/04/12 - CHL course
08/06/12 - Packet Mailed to DPS
08/08/12 - DPS Recieved Packet
08/24/12 - BG Comp/Manufacturing Pending
08/25/12 - Manufacturing
08/29/12 - Mailed
09/04/12 - Plastic
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txgrifter wrote: Congrats!!!! Interesting they used your passport photos...I have also heard they changed completely to DL photos.. weird...
How long from Mail -> Mailbox?
:thewave
Put in the mail 7/30/2012.
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GunNewb wrote:Well I have some good news for you grifter.

I called the DPS again today (I now have a personal relationship with the male CS rep) and they told me that my license was issued, put into an envelope, and sent to the mailroom yesterday. Yes, they are printed and sent out from Austin. So... there's a good chance that our IDs are already at the USPS sort facility in Austin. You may actually get your plastic tomorrow (maybe today??).

As for me:
Fri, Aug 31
So post mark either today or yesterday.. cool.. Sounds like they have really stream lined the process.. I have a few friends that it took much longer to get plastic in hand.. one of which was just 6 months ago. Good for the new people to know.. it doesn't take as long as it use too.
8/6/12 - Mailed to DPS
9/1/12 - Plastic in Hand
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@BigGuy

Which part of TX do you live in? When did your status change to mailed?
07/27/12 - Completed Online Application
08/03/12 - Fingerprints submitted
08/04/12 - CHL course
08/06/12 - Packet Mailed to DPS
08/08/12 - DPS Recieved Packet
08/24/12 - BG Comp/Manufacturing Pending
08/25/12 - Manufacturing
08/29/12 - Mailed
09/04/12 - Plastic
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I'm in Texarkana.

Mailed - 7/30/2012
Application received - and
Background Check: Under review - and
Concealed handgun License: Print pending completion of application review - 8/10/2012
Background Check : Completed - and
Concealed handgun License: manufacturing - 08/21/2012
Concealed handgun License: mailed - 08/23/2012
Plastic in hand - 08/29/2012
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Re: Just.... Waiting....

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When was it post marked?
07/27/12 - Completed Online Application
08/03/12 - Fingerprints submitted
08/04/12 - CHL course
08/06/12 - Packet Mailed to DPS
08/08/12 - DPS Recieved Packet
08/24/12 - BG Comp/Manufacturing Pending
08/25/12 - Manufacturing
08/29/12 - Mailed
09/04/12 - Plastic
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Re: Just.... Waiting....

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GunNewb wrote:When was it post marked?
Concealed handgun License: mailed - 08/23/2012
Post marked 8/27/2012
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Re: Just.... Waiting....

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GunNewb wrote:
elmatador wrote::woohoo PLASTIC I got my plastic today and did Wally walk
:thewave :anamatedbanana
Congrats!

Now it's texas tee's turn...
Plastic in wallet and used pp photo
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BigGuy wrote:
GunNewb wrote:When was it post marked?
Concealed handgun License: mailed - 08/23/2012
Post marked 8/27/2012
:iagree:
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Re: Just.... Waiting....

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@grifter

Please tell me that you got your plastic yesterday....???
07/27/12 - Completed Online Application
08/03/12 - Fingerprints submitted
08/04/12 - CHL course
08/06/12 - Packet Mailed to DPS
08/08/12 - DPS Recieved Packet
08/24/12 - BG Comp/Manufacturing Pending
08/25/12 - Manufacturing
08/29/12 - Mailed
09/04/12 - Plastic
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I just sent an email checking status because I didn't want to wait 45 mins hold time and this was then email response:

"Thank you for contacting Texas Department of Public Safety, Regulatory Services Division, Customer Relations Center. Your email has been received. We understand the need to get your question answered quickly, and in most circumstances we do so within 2 business days. However, the Customer Relations Center is currently receiving large volumes of email daily that is affecting our response time. Therefore, please allow 5 business days to receive a response before sending additional inquiries. Your question is very important to us and will be treated with our full attention."


Sounds like half of TX is nagging them! LOL
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Re: Just.... Waiting....

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Yeah, I sent an email on the 17th, I'm still waiting.
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