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Hello all,
Just a little info about the long wait for Montgomery County. I called today to see what is happening with my chl. The rep explained that because I worked in Houston in the last 5 years, my background had to go through Harris County.
They tell me it is complete. They need to print and mail out the plastic. He said I should have it in about 2 weeks
Class on 01/17/2009
Transaction Date: 01/19/2009
Mailed packet: 01/27/2009
Still processing 06/28/2009
Still processing 7/15/2009
Called the number, 7/15/2009
Montgomery, TX

mstex12 wrote:Hello all,
Just a little info about the long wait for Montgomery County. I called today to see what is happening with my chl. The rep explained that because I worked in Houston in the last 5 years, my background had to go through Harris County.
They tell me it is complete. They need to print and mail out the plastic. He said I should have it in about 2 weeks
Class on 01/17/2009
Transaction Date: 01/19/2009
Mailed packet: 01/27/2009
Still processing 06/28/2009
Still processing 7/15/2009
Called the number, 7/15/2009
Montgomery, TX

Don't get your hopes up. I was told that I would see mine in 7-10 days and that was on July 3. As of today, it hasn't even returned from the printer.

Received a call today from Senator Patricks office. Only took 4 weeks for a reply. Lady said they got behind during the hurricane and since then the number of requests for CHL's has increased so they are way behind. She said that I could expect a much longer wait insinuating that I would get it when I get it. She was evidently programed to just say this because when I asked about the back log in Harris CO and the fact that there were others who took the class after me who had received their license she couldn't answer. Asked why something wasn't being done about them violating the law she couldnt answer. When I asked to talk to Senator Partick she said he was too busy. Can't wait till the next time an election rolls around. As of today its ben 143 days. Good luck to the rest of you out there. I hope if you live in the Great Senator's District you worry him sick but don't expect any help.

At least I have had plenty of time to practice quick draw around the house. The late great Doc Holiday won't have anything on me. "Im your huckleberry"



2/14/2009 -- CHL Class
2/16/2009 -- Mailed Packet
???????????? -- Date received in Austin
2/23/2009 -- I am using this date to figure days

geoelectro wrote:Well, I hit day 150! I sent an email to DPS demanding (sort of) an answer to why it's taking so long. If I get an answer, I'll post it.

Geoelectro

i just got an email back from them for the second or third time. this time instead of sayin they were waiting on a background check to come back.....I got "We are currently awaiting the printing of the license. Thank you for your continued patience".......however my app status hasnt changed on their website

I just got off the phone with DPS and the lady said my license was issued today, she said I should have it in 7 to 10 days.

147 Days since DPS received packet.

I live in Hays County but because of work had BC done in: Hays, Travis, Harris counties.

AHHHAAAAAAA!!!!! WWEEEWWWWWHHHHOOOOOOO!!!!!
7/17/09 PLASTIC IN HAND!!! FINALLY!!! 118 Busines Days, 137 total. 5 1/2 Months
What an Ordeal.
6/23 sent a note to Rep.Davis,6/26 I was told it was waiting for the printing, after a few non responsive email's, I called 7/2, was told it was "accepted that day 7/2", 7/3 I finally received an email reply, "It will be overnited when in, 7/15 received notice from USPS, Picked up this Morning.

I was starting to think that checking the DPS website and seeing;


Application Completed - license issued or certificate active

was just an urban legend. But there is was when I checked today!!







:

Guess the lady at DPS was not joking, I checked this morning and no change but just checked online at 2:55pm and
"Application Completed - license issued or certificate active"!

147 Days

That is good news ya'll, I think I should see mine soon.

Transaction Date: 01/19/2009
Mailed packet: 01/27/2009
Still processing 06/28/2009
Still processing 7/15/2009
Called the number, 7/15/2009
Montgomery, TX

Clay5_98 wrote:Guess the lady at DPS was not joking, I checked this morning and no change but just checked online at 2:55pm and
"Application Completed - license issued or certificate active"!

147 Days

Interesting, I thought the running theory was that status was only updated once every night. I guess this means I can keep checking it over and over all day. Joy!

simpleton wrote:

Clay5_98 wrote:Guess the lady at DPS was not joking, I checked this morning and no change but just checked online at 2:55pm and
"Application Completed - license issued or certificate active"!

147 Days

Interesting, I thought the running theory was that status was only updated once every night. I guess this means I can keep checking it over and over all day. Joy!

i wonder what knuckle head started that rumor

When are the CHLs gonna get caught up? I am on day 150, what do I have to do to get that piece of plastic.

Oh I think you should definately call them and ask.

My experience is that if something is missing they may not even tell you!

Kevinf2349 wrote:Oh I think you should definately call them and ask.

My experience is that if something is missing they may not even tell you!

Kevinf2349, after reading your " experiences " , im going to call monday just to see how things are going .

Ok, I know I'm starting to get whinny but....MY STATUS HAS NOT CHANGED.
It still says 'processing' even though I was told my background came back and was waiting on the printer.
Does anyone know when the status changes from processing?

Class on 01/17/2009
Transaction Date: 01/19/2009
Mailed packet: 01/27/2009
Still processing 06/28/2009
Still processing 7/15/2009
Called the number, was told bc complete 7/15/2009
Still processing 7/19/2009