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zincwarrior · November 7, 2012, 02:42 PM

Yes, it depends on what county you're from. Its all tied to the background checks. Instead of "welcome to the 1950s" and just checking it against relevant databases like a defense contractor or the military would (or their own database), they send it out to the counties you've noted a residence in. Those counties then (eventually) do a background check.

Some counties are very good, some (mine) can take up to six months more. In my instance I work in another city during the week, and have my driver's license still there, so I went through that county as well, whereas the wife went through a county just north of Austin. Results: she received hers almost four months ahead of mine.

This may have changed. I have to renew mine so I'll find out...

Check the Texas CHL forum for more current information.

November 7, 2012, 02:42 PM	#2
zincwarrior Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2011 Location: Texas, land of Tex-Mex Posts: 2,259	Yes, it depends on what county you're from. Its all tied to the background checks. Instead of "welcome to the 1950s" and just checking it against relevant databases like a defense contractor or the military would (or their own database), they send it out to the counties you've noted a residence in. Those counties then (eventually) do a background check. Some counties are very good, some (mine) can take up to six months more. In my instance I work in another city during the week, and have my driver's license still there, so I went through that county as well, whereas the wife went through a county just north of Austin. Results: she received hers almost four months ahead of mine. This may have changed. I have to renew mine so I'll find out... Check the Texas CHL forum for more current information.