So, your CHL Application has been filed and the clock has slowed to a crawl - tell us about it!
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Last post by The4thaggie
Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:12 pm
It will go out in today's mail.
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GrannyGlock »
Thu Jun 08, 2006 9:51 am
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Subject was the message received from Waldene Leach at DPS this morning!
Thanks for the support and hand holding. Hubby sent her an email this...
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My status changed on a friday back in March. The next day, I had plastic in hand. That seems to be the trend I have noticed. The day after the status...
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Last post by Flightmare
Fri Jun 10, 2016 12:38 pm
Am I considered lucky?
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Shooter.Mateo »
Thu Jun 09, 2016 9:12 pm
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So I decided to finally create a account and make this post because for the past three or so weeks Iv been lurking on these forums reading other...
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5-6 months ago, if you applied then...... then yeah, that would have been very lucky as there was a huge crush at the end of 2015 and into 2016....
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Last post by Mavs00
Fri Jun 10, 2016 11:19 am
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Last post by gamboolman
Fri Jun 10, 2016 8:20 am
Address changed after application?
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daneix »
Wed Jun 01, 2016 7:51 pm
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Online application & doc Jan 2.
Fingerprint Jan 6.
Receipt Jan 7.
And I moved during March.
Last week status was changed so I changed my address and...
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Thanks, got my plastic today.
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Last post by daneix
Tue Jun 07, 2016 10:14 pm
Late December applicants still waiting?
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sweatmachine »
Thu Mar 10, 2016 9:33 am
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Anyone else besides me still here from late December?
Today makes 80 calendar days (57 business days) since my confirmation email.
My timeline:...
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Wow at some of the times I'm reading on here.
This is why permit less carry is needed. It's unconstitutional needing to apply for a license to...
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Last post by FloridaViaMissouri
Mon Jun 06, 2016 10:31 pm
2016 Application Times with GRAPH!
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Fered »
Thu May 19, 2016 7:07 pm
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Please enter your 2016 application dates into my form to create a easy to view graph!
I'm a computer guy and have been lurking in the waiting room...
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Someone posted their wait times on 5/26/2016 9:02:59
All in date: 4/18/20 15
Plastic in hand: 5/29/2016
I don't know if the 2015 date was a typo...
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Last post by Fered
Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:12 am
My wait is over
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chiefsfrog »
Tue May 31, 2016 2:57 pm
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So for my time line:
March 29, 2016 - submitted online application
April 7, 2016 - Fingerprints done
April 23, 2016 - class
April 26, 2016 submitted...
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Wow...that's awesome. Carry on.
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Last post by LTCTLB
Tue May 31, 2016 3:35 pm
STATUS CHANGED THEN CHANGED BACK
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53vette »
Sun May 29, 2016 6:52 am
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I sent my application in March 2015 but didn't take my class until this year. Sent all docs in and status changed on May 19th, just over a month. We...
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Thank you Pawpaw. Yes I had to pay the change fee. I appreciate the feedback. Yours was useful.
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Last post by 53vette
Sun May 29, 2016 12:55 pm
Status Changed Today!
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rjderry »
Tue May 24, 2016 9:43 am
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Application completed and all documents filed on April 18th. I checked this morning and my status has changed (options available)...very excited to...
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I too work for a company that recently posted both 30.06 & 30.07 signs on all entrance doors. Therefore, I feel your pain. Although I have not yet...
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Last post by LTCTLB
Sat May 28, 2016 8:26 pm
My Wait Is Almost OVER!
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zombiesgt »
Fri May 13, 2016 11:50 am
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Timeline :
Chl class :2/9/16
Documents&fingerprints submitted :3/11/16 (they were booked for a while+ plus I couldn't get a decent time to go in...
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My wife's class was 4/5. Her plastic came 5/23, 48 calendar days. Nothing was done to speed up the process. Just luck of the draw I guess.
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Last post by Nano
Wed May 25, 2016 5:25 pm
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Last post by DocV
Fri May 20, 2016 8:46 pm
90 days and not holding my breath
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Batman »
Thu Apr 28, 2016 5:05 pm
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All in on 1/28. Called today and a nice lady said it went to background check on the 13th of this month, please alow up to 6 weeks for completion. I...
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This is another argument for permit less carry. Here in FL it's a crapshoot. Heck to get an appointment at some tax collector and dept of agriculture...
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Last post by FloridaViaMissouri
Fri May 20, 2016 7:47 pm
Any Insight?
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Hobbler »
Thu May 19, 2016 3:01 am
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To be quick, I work in the oil field and I am gone from home a lot. So my timeline is a little dragged out.
Application - 12/3
Class and...
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The 60 days does not start until everything is submitted. So your time started sometime after 5/2 (based on when they recieve the Chl-100 w/...
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Last post by Pariah3j
Thu May 19, 2016 8:01 am
Status Change
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Republic_of_Texas »
Mon May 16, 2016 6:50 am
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December 10 - Fingerprinting
December 17 - CHL class
December 18 - Sent docs to DPS via certified mail
January 29 - DPS confirms they have all...
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Address changes in the middle of the paperwork processing seems to throw all kinds of wrenches into the works. My father and me both took our classes...
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Last post by Pariah3j
Wed May 18, 2016 3:15 pm
If not for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all.
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BurtG »
Sat May 14, 2016 2:59 am
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1/9/2016 - Completed the course, mailed in the forms.
I figure by at least 1/14 or so DPS had it all.
March 2 - got an email from the outfit I did...
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Congrats! Now stay calm and carry. :tiphat:
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Last post by twomillenium
Wed May 18, 2016 4:49 am
Instead of status change, received email from RSD
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corpuszero »
Tue May 17, 2016 2:38 pm
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Application date: 3/1/16
Received this email from RSD today 5/17/16:
Status Change: 5/21/16
Plastic: 5/25/16 :fire :fire :fire
Thank you for using...
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Congrats! I got that email on a tuesday as well. My status changed on friday, and the plastic arrived on saturday. Hopefully your timeline is similar.
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Last post by Flightmare
Tue May 17, 2016 3:37 pm
Explain This ..
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golfnut »
Mon May 16, 2016 1:12 pm
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My friend and I applied,fingerprinted,and went to CHL Class together. Both sent paperwork on March 28th. He got his plastic May 6th. Me I am still...
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My wife and I applied on the same day last September, one after the other. I had my license in hand about 3 weeks before hers came in. No idea why.
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Last post by jrs_diesel
Mon May 16, 2016 7:18 pm
5 months waiting!?
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cirsory »
Wed May 11, 2016 5:44 pm
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I've been lurking these forums since I decided to get my LTC. Great resource here and I have been learning alot.
I was all in January 7th. Never...
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Plastic arrived today
:thewave
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Last post by cirsory
Thu May 12, 2016 5:49 pm
February LTC Timeline
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Dblack08 »
Tue Mar 15, 2016 1:56 pm
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:txflag: All items have been received and now the waiting game last info sent in Feb 19
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I guess I'm out of the waiting room. These dates are for my wife and me.
Application: Feb 24
LTC class: Feb 24
All in date confirmation: Feb 26...
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Last post by AirborneMedic
Wed May 11, 2016 2:18 pm
Plastic in the mail today!!!
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McLTC »
Mon May 09, 2016 3:57 pm
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All in email confirmation 3/7/2016, status change 5/6 and plastic today 5/9. I live in the Austin area.
A little longer than i had hoped but well...
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Super congrats McLTC! Texas just became a little bit safer! :clapping:
And welcome to the forum! There's a wealth of information on this forum and...
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Last post by joe817
Tue May 10, 2016 9:11 pm
Just sent in documents; Excited but...
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Fluidic »
Sun May 08, 2016 10:33 pm
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I finally took my course and received my certification. Just sent in all the paperwork to DPS and have already done the app/fingerprints. I've been...
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No worries at all! I just wanted to make sure I wasn't rude to you for the same reasons. I totally know what it's like to have your responses taken...
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Last post by LosAlce
Tue May 10, 2016 8:56 am
OMG I want my plastic
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JanieSue »
Wed May 04, 2016 11:53 am
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So I am waiting on my plastic. After my crazy stalker I feel like I need this.
Feb 28 sent Paper Work and Finger Prints
May 2nd or 3rd I noticed...
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:hurry:
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Last post by Skiprr
Fri May 06, 2016 9:38 pm
Some of you will hate me
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cmgee67 »
Fri May 06, 2016 9:29 pm
Did a change of address on my LTC last Saturday night and received replacement today! 6 days!
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Last post by cmgee67
Fri May 06, 2016 9:29 pm
status change
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Take Down Sicko »
Wed May 04, 2016 5:44 pm
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I cant believe it! Finally, after 81 agonizing calender days of waiting i have status change.It won't be long for my wally walk now. Was all in on...
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I recieved mine the day after my status changed so, yes your LTC should be there pretty quick now :cheers2:
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Last post by Take Down Sicko
Fri May 06, 2016 3:25 pm
65 days and nothing yet
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Lord Nikon »
Tue Apr 19, 2016 1:03 pm
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WOW. Nothing. No change in status on site, no paper in the mail, nothing. I am going to call when I get a chance later this week.. but what kills...
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I am at 81 days, last I heard it was in background on April 22. There have been some go as long as 100+ days and then some in less than 30 days. No...
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Last post by JoCannonIV
Fri May 06, 2016 1:16 pm
What to do with my days now....
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Subtm24 »
Thu May 05, 2016 12:17 pm
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I used to spend a portion of each day checking emails, the DPS site, and the mailbox for any indication of my license. Now that it's here, what do I...
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:tiphat: IWB, OWB, pocket... It grows fast!
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Last post by TangoX-ray
Fri May 06, 2016 6:24 am
Finally!! Plastic in the mail!
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TheDuke »
Wed May 04, 2016 7:46 am
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Timeline:
2/22 - Confirmation email that all documentation had been received.
4/22 - No status change. Contacted State Rep office (per guidance...
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Plastic arrived in the mail on 5/5.
Wally walk on 5/6!
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Last post by TheDuke
Fri May 06, 2016 6:24 am
Applied, Denied, Hearing requested.. and plastic in hand 5/5
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h0ss »
Thu May 05, 2016 7:45 pm
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Posting my history here for future reference in case anyone has to go through this. It sounds like the process is getting faster, possibly the result...
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Thanks for the report. Frustrating experience, I'm sure.
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Last post by ELB
Thu May 05, 2016 7:55 pm
RECEIVED - Change of address wait...6 weeks so far
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jmace57 »
Wed Mar 02, 2016 6:12 pm
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I moved residences about a year ago. I went to the state website and changed the address on my CHL...paid the money. About 1 week later I had my...
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Follow up. Received an email May 3 saying my CHL was being printed . Received it today May 5, 2016.
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Last post by jmace57
Thu May 05, 2016 6:23 pm
Status change?
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jonny5 »
Thu May 05, 2016 2:08 pm
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So I noticed my status changed where I can see the Change Information now with the links to change address, etc. Does that mean my plastic will be...
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I would expect that you see your plastic in the next couple of days.
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Last post by Flightmare
Thu May 05, 2016 3:03 pm
My status changed
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ekelley »
Thu May 05, 2016 1:17 pm
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:cheers2: I can not believe my status has changed. :cheers2: I live close to Austin so dont think I will have a very long wait. :anamatedbanana...
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Congrats! Now time for more training.
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Last post by lildave40
Thu May 05, 2016 2:34 pm
My Timeline (Completed)
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KenATX »
Wed May 04, 2016 7:27 pm
Here is my timeline which completed today 5/4/16.
Class: January 23
Documents submitted (online): Febuary 10th
DPS confirmation: February 11th...
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Last post by KenATX
Wed May 04, 2016 7:27 pm
Status change/Card in hand same day.
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Subtm24 »
Wed May 04, 2016 4:56 pm
My status changed today, which was great to see. Figured it would take a few days to get in the mail. The wife and I were getting ready to run some...
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Last post by Subtm24
Wed May 04, 2016 4:56 pm
The long road home
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Pepper Breeder »
Wed Mar 09, 2016 9:10 am
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Application submitted 12/08/2015
Course Completed 12/28/2015
Fingerprint submitted 12/28/2015
Confirmation email 01/08/2016
Called today,...
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Man.. that sucks. Hopefully you are almost home. Be careful out there.
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Last post by Mavs00
Tue May 03, 2016 10:56 pm
My Timeline
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Whal »
Sun Mar 06, 2016 5:12 pm
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Class: January 23
Documents submitted (online): January 24
DPS confirmation: January 25
Finger Prints Submitted: January 30
Long wait begins
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Plastic received May 2, 2016. 63 Business Days (93 Calendar Days). :woohoo
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Last post by Whal
Tue May 03, 2016 9:08 am
Still waiting
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Whal »
Thu Apr 21, 2016 10:07 am
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My daughter and I both submitted FP on January 30th. She got hers today (grr). I'm still waiting. :mad5
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Plastic received May 2, 2016.
63 Business Days (93 Calendar Days).
:woohoo
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Last post by Whal
Tue May 03, 2016 9:06 am
It came in
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Allenof5 »
Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:16 pm
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Got my plastic in the mail today
Confirmation 21 Jan
Status change 17 April
Card in hand 20 April
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I finally got my license on Friday, which was right at 14 weeks from getting the confirmation e-mail.
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Last post by Lane
Tue May 03, 2016 8:48 am
Delivered
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willowtx »
Mon Apr 25, 2016 4:32 pm
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Timeline
Class and Fingerprints complete and submitted 1/15
Online Confirmation Email 1/22
Talked to DPS (call at 7am) 3/28, the woman confirmed...
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ALLRIGHT! I join the crowd. all in 2/15/16.
checked mailbox 5/2/16 PLASTIC IN HAND!! :woohoo :anamatedbanana :thewave :anamatedbanana :fire
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Last post by Boomstick1
Tue May 03, 2016 4:41 am
Status Changed...
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iveysa »
Mon May 02, 2016 2:21 pm
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Applied 1/19
Took class and qual'd: 1/22
Fingerprinted: 2/1
Submitted everything online: 2/1
Status Changed: 5/2
By changed, meaning I see the...
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Scratch that - got home and plastic was waiting in the mailbox!!
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Last post by iveysa
Mon May 02, 2016 5:07 pm
ChildV's timeline
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DocV »
Mon May 02, 2016 4:36 pm
CHL class: August 29, 2015
Online application: September 17, 2015
Prints shortly thereafter.
Plastic in hand: May 2, 2016
Only 228 calendar (149...
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Last post by DocV
Mon May 02, 2016 4:36 pm
where is accountability?
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Mrwonderful856 »
Tue Apr 19, 2016 6:32 pm
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I have made application for a LTC license in Texas. I am currently on day 75 waiting after completing the full application and submitting all...
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I agree with all points above, I think some of the frustration is the apparent lack of communication, and the uncertainties surrounding when/how...
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Last post by rexmitchell
Mon May 02, 2016 9:42 am
How many times a day, do you check?
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sm000 »
Sat Apr 30, 2016 12:20 am
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I'm not even gonna lie...I check for change about 5 times a day.
The first time is as soon as I wake up, then 2 or 3 times throughout the day. And...
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I did probably 3/4 times a week.
Sometimes I'd just forget about it, but after 60 days I did it more. And on day 83, Friday, I logged in thinking it...
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Last post by armnhammer214
Sun May 01, 2016 1:11 am
Name change. How long?
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kate_r »
Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:30 am
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I submitted an app to change my name on an existing LTC (which was a CHL when I initially got it) a few weeks ago. Probably not time to start...
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I had actually sent those documents (court judgment) with the application. I don't think they should need anything else. My DL has already been...
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Last post by kate_r
Sat Apr 30, 2016 5:59 pm
New LTC newbie
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mmaddox93 »
Thu Feb 18, 2016 7:48 pm
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Hello all, im posting on here as well as everyone else... waiting on my LTC as well. I will post my timeline below but i do want to say i think dps...
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Forgot to post but no longer in the waiting room guys got my plastic back on 04/20/16. I am happy to say that i feel safe everywhere I go I mostly OC...
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Last post by mmaddox93
Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:55 am
status changed back
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by
ike2016 »
Thu Apr 28, 2016 11:29 pm
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had status change on 4/13 but no card,emailed dps got a reply sayin it was mailed out on 4/12 give it 7-14 days. now when I look to check status its...
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You are probably okay... but yeah you need to call. Keep calling over and over again. Press 1 as soon as the voice starts. If the voice says it's...
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Last post by SplittinHairs
Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:05 pm
Status Question
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BCSHawg »
Fri Apr 29, 2016 8:19 pm
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I received this an hour ago via via email:
Due to a large increase in Handgun License applications, Customer Service Representatives are temporarily...
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I got the same email last Friday and also checked the site and its showed the change address report a lost card etc.
I'm guessing it's a sorry it...
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Last post by Koloradob
Fri Apr 29, 2016 8:29 pm
playing the waiting game
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armnhammer214 »
Tue Apr 19, 2016 1:45 pm
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Playing the waiting game still.
Class: 1-14-16
Fingerprints: 2-5-16
Email CHL confirmation: 2-6-16
Status change:
Plastic:
Me and my buddy took...
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it's been a great week, got my rebate in the mail finally on Monday and today status change! :anamatedbanana
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Last post by armnhammer214
Fri Apr 29, 2016 1:00 pm
Where to track LTC progress? NEWB
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FormulaLT »
Wed Mar 09, 2016 6:53 pm
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So here is my timeline:
Completed class Nov 21, 2015
Did fingerprints and mailed in docs Feb 3, 2016
When I visit the DPS LTC website and log-in...
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:cheers2: :woohoo
I'll be damned....got the plastic today!
Thanks all for the support, advice and comments!
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Last post by FormulaLT
Thu Apr 28, 2016 9:58 pm
Got it!
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TnVolInTx »
Thu Apr 28, 2016 9:30 am
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I saw a change in status on Tuesday and got my LTC yesterday.
Timeline
Prints 12/18/15
Class 12/30/15
Paperwork submitted 1/8/16
Paperwork...
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Congratulations! I bet it was worth the wait. :patriot:
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Thu Apr 28, 2016 9:45 pm
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