So, your CHL Application has been filed and the clock has slowed to a crawl - tell us about it!
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"Waiting Room"
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Charles L. Cotton »
Fri May 26, 2006 1:07 pm
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At the suggestion of one of the members, a special place has been created for those who never learned that a watch pot never boils. Seriously, I...
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How do we start one for NFA wait times👀
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Last post by Havens
Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:59 pm
Renewal online
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LDB415 »
Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:24 pm
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I got my letter this week. I went online where it told me to go. It reminded me I'd get a homework assignment to provide a checklist of items to...
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So, the State of Texas only took 28 days to leave me at the mercy/whim of the US Postal Service. :tiphat:
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Last post by JustSomeOldGuy
Thu Apr 17, 2025 5:18 pm
How long did your first renewal take?
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lawrnk »
Tue Apr 15, 2025 2:36 pm
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I have not renewed in ages. I had a CHL, it expired, and I went through the whole process again about 5 years ago. I went ahead and did the online...
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First one? Don't recall. Current renewal in progress took 19 days to get from clicking 'apply' to 'print pending'.
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Last post by JustSomeOldGuy
Tue Apr 15, 2025 2:50 pm
I let my LTC expire
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LSUTiger »
Tue Nov 12, 2024 12:11 pm
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Somehow I let my LTC expire 1 yr and 1 month. I had to do the whole process over again. :banghead:
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:cheers2:
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Dec 02, 2024 11:32 am
2019 New LTC Processing Timeline...
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nwoodco1 »
Wed Jan 30, 2019 4:06 pm
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Alright everyone, I didn't see a 2019 tracker yet, so I figured I'd start one.
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6/2/22 -received renewal notice from DPs
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Last post by oohrah
Mon Jun 27, 2022 10:10 pm
Confused....
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Brooder »
Sat Sep 29, 2018 7:20 pm
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DPS told me that my license must have been lost, and I'd have to wait until October 11th for a reissue if I don't receive it. However, I got an email...
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Yes! I thought I posted on here lol. Waiting on my L3 pocket card now. Background pending review.
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Last post by Brooder
Mon Oct 04, 2021 4:26 pm
Forum REturns
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Take Down Sicko »
Mon Jan 11, 2021 10:20 pm
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Very glad to see the room is back.
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And it looks like ti is all the way back now. I can finally get into all of the subforums I normally follow. Since it first came back, all I could...
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Last post by srothstein
Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:55 pm
Renewal times during WuFlu?
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johncanfield »
Mon Aug 31, 2020 5:27 pm
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I recently submitted my 3rd LTC renewal (hard to believe I've been carrying for almost 10 years), I was wondering how long DPS is taking in these...
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Received renewal notice on 10/31/20. Sat down at the computer and filled it out on line right then. New license appeared in my mailbox on 11/18/20,...
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Last post by DXer
Sun Nov 22, 2020 7:54 pm
Denial Question
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RDT806 »
Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:11 pm
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There may be nobody here to answer this. But for those that have received a denial either on a new application or a renewal were you able to still...
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And then we have Security license applications clear in 1-2 weeks. Exact same process with the same RSD in the DPS, exact same requirements, just a...
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Last post by AJSully421
Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:28 am
Should have renewed earlier
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E150GT »
Fri Feb 21, 2020 2:18 pm
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I went online and renewed the day my card expired. Dumb move. That was on the 5th. Nothing shows up on the website when I go to check the application...
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UPDATE 5-18-20 PLASTIC IN HAND.
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Last post by GlassG19
Thu May 21, 2020 6:36 am
Change of Address Wait time.
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by
loscar141 »
Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:50 pm
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HELLO,
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No they said for some reason it was considered UN-deliverable. and they don't even tell me. :banghead:
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Last post by loscar141
Wed Nov 20, 2019 9:27 am
CHL renewal
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Richbirdhunter »
Sat Nov 02, 2019 1:27 pm
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I’m renewing my CHL and I’m at the last step of uploading a picture of my current CHL and it keeps failing. Is it an Apple problem or operator error...
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If it failed with an iPhone, an iPad and a Mac, it is not likely to be you. Perhaps a browser issue but, more likely, something on the server side....
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Last post by DocV
Sat Nov 02, 2019 6:24 pm
USPS Lost my Replacement Card
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by
On_Code »
Wed Oct 30, 2019 10:32 am
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Hello, I was waiting on my replacement LTC card have USPS Informed Delivery which is supposed to let me know what mail is being delivered and when....
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My Texas registration sticker for my car got lost in the mail after I renewed online. I had to pay 6.50 to get a replacement sticker from the county....
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Last post by ScottDLS
Thu Oct 31, 2019 6:24 pm
Veteran renewal DD214
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Breny414 »
Sat Oct 26, 2019 12:35 pm
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I am renewing and they want a copy of my DD214 again which I will submit. But can anyone explain to me the disconnect since I submitted it...
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I'ts probably unnecessary, but I would send a copy anyway.
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Last post by Liberty
Sat Oct 26, 2019 2:56 pm
New member
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by
Steve5115 »
Sat Jul 11, 2015 9:50 pm
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My timeline:
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Renewal timeline
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Last post by Steve5115
Sat Oct 26, 2019 9:58 am
Anyone need additional documentation?
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GalvestonSheepdog »
Fri Oct 25, 2019 10:52 am
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So here’s a quick run down of what I’m dealing with, I’ve had no criminal record or any history with running into law enforcement for my entire life...
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That's hard to say, but make sure you don't miss a letter from DPS. You should be fine.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sat Oct 26, 2019 12:00 am
The waiting begins....
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sbh0520 »
Wed Aug 28, 2019 12:11 pm
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New user to the forum.
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Choose Service License to Carry a Handgun Texas.gov.png
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Last post by sbh0520
Wed Oct 23, 2019 8:38 pm
Waiting my card to be delivered
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anhtuan9622 »
Thu Oct 03, 2019 3:44 pm
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My application status have changed to Mailed since Sep 20. It takes almost 2 weeks but I've still not received it. I live in DFW area. Should I be...
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I'd say that's a little long to be in the mail... But wait until at least Monday... If nothing then I would call them.... The 20th was on a Friday,...
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Last post by Tex1961
Thu Oct 03, 2019 3:49 pm
Asked for documents
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squirrelmaster9 »
Mon Jul 09, 2018 1:54 pm
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Well dps asked for disposition on 2 arrest thats on my nics. I wasnt really arrested so i didnt list them. Im guessing since they didnt flat out...
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Congratulations
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Wed Oct 02, 2019 9:02 am
Renewal Report
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4copas »
Fri Dec 07, 2018 4:18 pm
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13 days from hitting submit online to in my wallet. Not bad. :thumbs2:
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I submitted my first renewal this past Sept 13th and although it's only been 8 business days since I renewed online it still shows FingerPrints...
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Last post by RGVshooter
Wed Sep 25, 2019 10:50 pm
Renewal Time
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ddstuder »
Mon Sep 23, 2019 4:18 pm
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I realized my LTC was set to expire the third week of August. I paid and sent my third renewal in on August 2.
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:txflag: :thumbs2:
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Last post by johncanfield
Mon Sep 23, 2019 5:22 pm
It's Official...
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by
Stick_Shift »
Tue Jul 23, 2019 8:54 pm
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I'm now a member in good standing of the Shirt-Tail Out Fraternity. License was dropped in the mail today.
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Got mine yesterday :woohoo
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Last post by softice
Fri Aug 23, 2019 10:03 am
13 Days to Plastic
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GigMe »
Thu Jun 20, 2019 7:58 pm
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Submitted everything June 8th, Plastic in hand June 20th. Let's go boys :txflag:
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Hi -- Just curious about your procedure. I filed my Application and got Fingerprints in April but did not have time for the class until July 24. I...
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Last post by bigmck
Tue Aug 06, 2019 6:37 am
9 Days
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PPQ85 »
Mon Jul 22, 2019 6:51 pm
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Submitted documents on 12 July, in hand today! Said “Print Pending” until this morning!
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That's great news. My wife's car was broken into today and the wallet was taken with her license. Police captured one of the women involved. Other...
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Last post by DXer
Mon Jul 22, 2019 8:25 pm
Re Applied for my CHL
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Zachns1234 »
Sun Jul 07, 2019 5:10 am
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So I just re applied for my chl yesterday. I was denied back in 2017 for receiving treatment for drug and alcohol treatment within that 5 year window...
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I'm not sure but it seams as if they would be required by law to give you a official answer in writing of why you were denied. Be prepared for that...
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Last post by narcissist
Sun Jul 07, 2019 5:48 am
Time to Wait (Update 2)
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by
Chief4 »
Tue Jun 25, 2019 9:04 am
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LTC class - 17 Jun
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Hi Chief4. Welcome to the forum! :tiphat:
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Last post by joe817
Tue Jun 25, 2019 9:06 am
Nothing has changed.
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romad10 »
Tue Jun 18, 2019 1:47 am
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My dad, brother and I applied for the license and me and my brother got it in this order.
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DPS TRIES to get them out within 60 business days (weekends and holidays do not count), so you should wait until the 60 days are up and then contact...
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Last post by smitex
Tue Jun 18, 2019 10:33 am
"Pending Print"
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Justshootit »
Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:07 am
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How long does it usually sit in print pending? It's the 3rd day.
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Thanks brother.
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Last post by Justshootit
Thu Jun 13, 2019 2:30 pm
Still Waiting...Let's Chat
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by
r_espinoza23 »
Fri May 10, 2019 11:31 am
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Course Completed : 4/20
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Sorry to hear that USPS messed up (again).
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Last post by LDP
Mon Jun 10, 2019 12:47 pm
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Last post by gabeZherrera
Thu May 23, 2019 11:12 am
Finally!! LTC in hand!!
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romad10 »
Mon May 06, 2019 4:15 pm
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After a long wait! Finally got it!
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Congratulations romad10! :thumbs2: Texas just became a little safer!
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Last post by joe817
Mon May 06, 2019 4:45 pm
Patiently Waiting ...
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romad10 »
Fri Apr 26, 2019 1:00 pm
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Class taken sunday march 31, 2019
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Application : Received
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Last post by romad10
Sun Apr 28, 2019 1:22 pm
9 day turnaround!
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by
Maxwell »
Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:32 pm
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A friend just got his brand new first license in 9 days from submission to in his hand!
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Nothing today..
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Last post by Mick13
Wed Apr 17, 2019 3:53 pm
Confusing child support situation. Any advice?
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by
CMS350 »
Thu Apr 04, 2019 1:45 pm
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Please read entire post before sending judgmental comments. I only mention that because I have seen other posts on this topic.
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Thanks Charles! that was very helpful.
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Last post by CMS350
Thu Apr 04, 2019 3:29 pm
Long Wait Time? READ THIS
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by
dl2ew »
Tue Apr 02, 2019 12:05 pm
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I had been waiting 50 plus days on my background and fingerprints to clear and saw someone else on the forum mention calling their state rep to get...
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Nice update here. I called my state representative and discussed the wait time. The lovely lady I spoke to said she would call the dps first thing in...
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Last post by Mashirley35
Wed Apr 03, 2019 12:23 pm
Still waiting
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by
Robrob19 »
Wed Feb 27, 2019 10:45 pm
Received email on 1-17 saying application was received. Website shows finger print under review, background under review, and LTC print t pending to...
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Last post by OneGun
Wed Apr 03, 2019 7:21 am
DPS website update?
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RDT806 »
Mon Apr 01, 2019 6:03 pm
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Is it true that the website is only updated once a day? Or is that just an internet myth?
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I think that's probably accurate.
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Last post by RDT806
Tue Apr 02, 2019 5:38 pm
???
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by
Pedrowfwf123 »
Fri Mar 29, 2019 8:29 pm
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Does anyone else get this when they try and check they’re ltc/chl status?
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?!?!?!
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Last post by PBratton
Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:53 am
Long renewal wait?
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RDT806 »
Mon Mar 25, 2019 4:11 pm
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I paid and submitted on 2/18. My fingerprints and background have shown in review since. I called and they said fingerprints accepted and no...
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Sent my State Representative a long email. Doubt it will help. But better than doing nothing.
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Last post by RDT806
Tue Apr 02, 2019 1:48 am
App. process time if I recently held LTC in Washington st?
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by
CHEFINSHORTS »
Tue Mar 26, 2019 4:33 am
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1st time poster here. Would love some help. Thx everyone!
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Nope. As was said earlier. Previous, prints may be used from the same agency. It doesn't matter they don't care.
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Last post by Liberty
Fri Mar 29, 2019 5:54 am
2018 New LTC Processing Timeline...
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by
R8RN8N »
Tue Jan 23, 2018 9:59 am
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Here's a breakdown of my timing:
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Did you get your plastic yet?
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Last post by Pedrowfwf123
Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:06 pm
renewal
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by
SewTexas »
Wed Feb 13, 2019 2:18 pm
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just sent in my renewal....yeh, should have done it back in Oct, but it got lost in the mess of my mother-in-law's passing....So, it expired at the...
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yay! that's quick!
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Last post by SewTexas
Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:55 pm
Surprisingly fast
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by
ryanc01 »
Tue Nov 20, 2018 12:37 pm
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11/10 class
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6-7 yrs ago that 4-6 weeks was a pretty good turn around.
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Last post by longtooth
Thu Dec 27, 2018 7:46 pm
1st CHL/LTC
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TexanVeteran »
Tue Nov 20, 2018 8:46 pm
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I have done everything I was supposed to do, and this morning (or maybe yesterday), my status says Print Pending. My question is this; does that mean...
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Congrats on your new LTC TexanVeteran. :cheers2: Its a great feeling to finally have it in your hand. Carry safely.
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Last post by Take Down Sicko
Thu Nov 29, 2018 8:08 pm
On it's way
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Maxwell »
Thu Nov 01, 2018 9:41 am
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I filed my renewal online on 9/30, today, 11/1, I see on the website that my new license is Print pending. I'll finally get one that says LTC, my...
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Got my ltc in the mail 7 days after status changed to print pending. You should have it soon.
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Last post by ryanc01
Tue Nov 27, 2018 5:36 pm
New to TX, now the waiting game starts
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by
txtransplant »
Sun Oct 07, 2018 11:51 am
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Hey everyone, new(er) Texas resident here. Moved here from a yank state back in June, got way too busy with work and life, and only recently got...
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That is as long as your out-of-state license is still valid. Once you legally establish residency in Texas, if your state issues non-resident permits...
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Last post by Keith B
Fri Nov 23, 2018 12:49 pm
Ltc wait update
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Sambroskii »
Wed Nov 21, 2018 8:18 am
11/11 Ltc class
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Last post by Sambroskii
Wed Nov 21, 2018 8:18 am
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Wed Nov 14, 2018 12:13 pm
Delayed Processing
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texasrange »
Tue Nov 06, 2018 6:29 pm
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Timeline as follows:
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I ended up calling my house rep. Received a call the same day from DPS saying that they went ahead and processed my application and that I would...
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Last post by texasrange
Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:06 pm
And so it begins..
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A_Blind_Texan »
Tue Oct 30, 2018 11:51 am
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Good afternoon y’all,
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Finally went from a blank page to background under review overnight. Now it’s a waiting game again.
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Last post by A_Blind_Texan
Fri Nov 02, 2018 10:26 am
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