Applied for TX endorsement: Enforcement div. Investigating criminal record

I live in LA and I am trying to get my TX license. I got a DWI 11 years ago when I was 19 and a bogus public intox ticket on new years about 5 years ago. I have fulfilled all my requirements pertaining to the cases and both cases are closed. I reported everything to the TX board and now they are saying I have to pay $150 more and that it may take 6 months or more for the TX BON to investigate my "potential eligibility issues". I already have a great job here in Texas that I love, but my temporary license expires in just under 4 months. Has anyone had experience with this process?? Does anyone know of someone who had to miss months of work because of a similar issue? I am the sole bread winner right now because my wife was just laid off and naturally I am in panic mode right now. Any help would be greatly appreciated.