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Re: strider67 is about to loose his mind

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:27 pm
by strider67
x007x wrote:...I bet when i re-mail this packet..it will be updated the first week, lol.
:grumble
Or...you could be the first forum member to receive 2 CHLs! :lol:

Hope it goes through quickly for you. :txflag:

Re: strider67 is about to loose his mind

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 12:01 am
by x007x
Thanks, i'll be okay waiting.. I have school to keep my mind busy.. :mrgreen:

Re: strider67 is about to loose his mind

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:35 pm
by x007x
Still waiting for DPS to finish my BG check...Don't know why it is taking 2 weeks..I have a clean record, and I have never been in trouble or arrested..I already own a pistol and that took 2 mintues for my BG check over the phone..silly DPS taking thier time on something simple...lol

Re: strider67 is about to loose his mind

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:41 pm
by x007x
Umm I literally sent them an email regarding my status at 1:31Pm and I got an response

"We are currently working on printing the license. Please allow 10-14 business days to receive your license by mail"

at 1:33PM...WOW!!! they responded 2 minutes after my email was sent... lol i think that is awesome.

Re: strider67 is about to loose his mind

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:58 pm
by wacolivin
That is really quick.. Does a person even have enough time to really look into that or did you just get a canned response you think?

Re: strider67 is about to loose his mind

Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:14 pm
by x007x
"Dear Applicant,

Thank you for giving the Department the opportunity to respond to your email question regarding a Texas Concealed Handgun license.

We are currently working on printing the license. Please allow 10-14 business days to receive your new license by mail.

Should you have any additional questions or need further assistance, please contact Concealed Handgun Licensing Customer Relations at RSD_Customer_Relations@txdps.state.tx.us or 1-512-424-7293.

Best regards,
Concealed Handgun Program
Customer Relations Section
Texas Department of Public Safety
Regulatory Services Division
Phone: (800) 224-5744
Website: https://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administr ... ations.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
AGENCY CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic mail transmission is confidential, may be privileged, and should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify the sender, destroy all electronic and non-electronic copies, and delete it from your system."

exact words.. doesnt say anything about being automated..

Re: strider67 is about to loose his mind

Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:16 pm
by x007x
YAY!!!! BG complete---printing ID...

ok MAJOR TIP---if you have any concerns with your CHL--dont call--EMAIL!! done much faster.

Re: strider67 is about to loose his mind

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:58 am
by Grapevinebill
Good to hear x007x. Hopefully you'll have it soon. By the way, that is the same form letter, word for word that everyone receives. I think it was just the right timing that this happened so fast. Regardless youre finally at the finish line! Congrats.

Re: strider67 is about to loose his mind

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 8:33 pm
by x007x
I know.. just got home from 14hr shift..ugh..checked my status....Printing!!

Re: strider67 is about to loose his mind

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:24 am
by x007x
Yay! Mailed-
Application : Received
Fingerprints : Complete
Affidavits : Received
DL or ID : Valid
Citizenship : No documentation required
Passport photo holder : Received
Photo : Received
Proof of Classroom training : Received
Proof of Proficiency training : Received
Fee : Received
Background Check : Completed
Concealed Handgun License : Mailed

Re: strider67 is about to loose his mind

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 3:12 pm
by johnson0317
:clapping: Glad to hear the ordeal is almost over. Love to see if you can putting the feeling of getting that plastic, into your hands, into words. Pretty special moment.

RJ

Re: strider67 is about to loose his mind

Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 11:09 pm
by x007x
Yay!!! Finally, got the plastic after 5 months.. I was just OMG yay!! was nervous at first about carrying, lol.

Re: strider67 is about to loose his mind

Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:15 pm
by Grapevinebill
Good to hear 007. Glad its over...