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Fri May 08, 2015 12:21 pm
Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:31 am
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Rep. Larry Phillips - Chairman (512) 463-0297 ; fax 512-463-1561
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I called every one except the knucklehead author of the bill. I politely said I'm calling about a bill coming up in Mr. Blank's committee tomorrow,...
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Mon Apr 06, 2015 3:58 pm
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Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:25 pm
2015 Bill Status Report
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Nov 11, 2014 3:35 pm
Color-coded and linked bills are available on the on the Texas Firearms Coalition website. UPDATED: 6/2/15
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Nov 11, 2014 3:35 pm
Here we go again
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Rex B »
Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:19 am
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The weekly kumbaya breakfast between the big three Texas lawmakers broke down today into a round-robin of recriminations that concluded with...
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While we're talking about perceptions of the NRA, don't forget the very widespread perception that the NRA is just a marketing front for the gun...
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Thu Apr 30, 2015 4:28 pm
Shoulder or Belt Holster
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Rvrrat14 »
Mon Apr 20, 2015 9:08 pm
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Is their a true definition in the proposed statutes of these for OC purposes? Thanks!
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I think that photo is of a belt holster that's just carried on his shoulder.
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Last post by XinTX
Sun Apr 26, 2015 6:46 am
HB284: License Renewal Requirements
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brhalltx »
Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:18 pm
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I stumbled on this today... It looks like the renewal class may be coming back.
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The range instruction wording is in 411.188(a) today. HB284 is an amendment to 411.188(a), that simply changes the minimum caliber for the classes to...
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Sat Apr 25, 2015 12:33 pm
OCT Pro-Gun or Pro-Gun Control?
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G.A. Heath »
Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:50 am
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OCT posted an interesting little bit to their facebook page, anyone who feels that OCT is a no compromise pro-gun organization needs to look a little...
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Dear lord no, he will consider it a manual for what not to do.
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Last post by G.A. Heath
Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:49 am
NRA & TSRA - Thanks
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jason812 »
Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:41 pm
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I've been a life member of the NRA for about 12 or 13 years now. I was a member of the TSRA but didn't renew my membership after the first year. I'm...
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Plus 1 on the Baby Steps
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Last post by tomneal
Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:08 am
Any word on HB 937?
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hammer58 »
Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:49 pm
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Has anyone heard any word on the status of HB 937 relating to campus carry? I see that it is in calenders and is has been sitting there for almost a...
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There was a news article last week that claimed it would hit the floor in the coming weeks . That's probably just speculation though. In any case,...
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Last post by v7a
Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:55 pm
watching today's session
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SewTexas »
Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:14 am
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on the church security bill.....
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yes, I couldn't figure out what they were thinking about the broadness of the bill. I don't have a problem with it, but they seemed to.
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Last post by SewTexas
Tue Apr 21, 2015 11:06 am
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Last post by mojo84
Tue Apr 21, 2015 5:05 am
Next up?
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e-bil »
Mon Apr 20, 2015 7:36 am
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So now that OC is all but done, is it looking like anything else is going to get done legislatively for firearms this session?
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THIS
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Last post by A-R
Tue Apr 21, 2015 3:47 am
Confused on HB910 progress
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Russell »
Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:19 am
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I am seeing some people saying it's on the calendar for a third reading today, but fox news and washington times are reporting it was voted on on...
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Anyone know why this was moved forward without substituting for SB17 to avoid running back through the Senate. I know they would have still had to go...
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Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:53 am
Call-To-Action: HB2405 Gutting TPC §30.06
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:37 am
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HB2405 is scheduled for a public hearing tomorrow, April 7th. Oppose this terrible bill!!!
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Left Pending in Committee = Dead, I believe.
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Sat Apr 18, 2015 6:14 am
When will they decide on SB 17 or HB 910
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RPBrown »
Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:20 am
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Just as the title says, the Senate has sent SB 17 to the House and the House is about to vote (I hope) on HB 910. So at what point will they pick one...
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None in the senate version either, only that the class must cover the use of restraint holsters and methods and the instructor must be qualified to...
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Last post by G.A. Heath
Fri Apr 17, 2015 10:19 pm
SCR 1
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joe817 »
Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:19 am
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This has been placed on the Senate Intent Calendar for 04/13/2015. Phew. It's a powerful statement to the federal government, and worth a read. Makes...
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The House of Representatives received from the Senate SCR 1 yesterday, 04/14/2015.
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Last post by joe817
Wed Apr 15, 2015 11:00 pm
HB 937 & today's shooting in a college library
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juno106 »
Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:31 am
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A college shooting is never a good thing. Condolences to all involved.
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And here's whats happening in Florida, sound familiar (just change senate to house)?
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Last post by juno106
Wed Apr 15, 2015 6:52 am
HB 910 & 937 Scheduled for Hearing
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Srnewby »
Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:45 pm
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According to the Texas Legislature Online site, HB 910 (companion to SB 17) and HB 937 (companion to SB 11) are scheduled for a hearing before the...
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Looks like it will be back on the floor for debate Friday...I believe.
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Last post by RedTop
Tue Apr 14, 2015 4:55 pm
Interesting article on Texas Senate
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Rex B »
Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:33 am
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The freshmen, who are pretty far to the right, have not been getting along with the Senate’s senior figures for quite some time. Behind the scenes,...
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Old guard business as usual status quo almost always resents the new up and coming.
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Last post by mojo84
Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:07 am
House Bill 2918
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MojaveMan »
Fri Mar 13, 2015 10:55 am
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I'm a long time lurker, and have learned a lot from this message board. I am usually content to just sit back, watch, and occasionally participate in...
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Thank goodness he's come to his senses, and shame on the Dallas POA for even thinking that something like this would be good for any part of...
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Last post by n5wd
Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:03 pm
HB 910 (OC) Committee debate - Now
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TVGuy »
Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:10 am
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Online now:
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Got past calendars. On for the 14th. Should pass on the floor without problem.
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Last post by AJSully421
Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:59 pm
Lack of progress on gun related bills
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RPBrown »
Thu Apr 02, 2015 4:02 pm
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Maybe I am wrong, but it appears to me that so much of the efforts have been spent on Campus carry and OC, that all of the other bills have gone by...
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If that happens perhaps the folks in his district should make sure he doesn't come back for another term.
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Last post by The Wall
Wed Apr 08, 2015 4:14 pm
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Last post by ELB
Wed Apr 08, 2015 1:15 pm
HB 1509 Related to UCW, amends 46.02
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K5GU »
Fri Apr 03, 2015 1:09 pm
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This bill would be good for renters of property whereby they get permission from the owner or person in control (i.e, property manager) of the...
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I think in the scenario ..parents own 275 acres.. , you could be considered person in control ;
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Last post by K5GU
Wed Apr 08, 2015 12:35 pm
Penal Code 46.035 - Subsections (h-1)
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K5GU »
Fri Mar 27, 2015 1:58 pm
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In the current Sec. 46.035. UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF HANDGUN BY LICENSE HOLDER statute, there are two (h-1) defense to prosecution sections under...
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Some of the proposed bills this session (SB311 Campbell, HB308 Springer and HB922 Leach) either strikes, amends, or repeals the (h) subsections, but...
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Last post by K5GU
Sat Mar 28, 2015 12:33 pm
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Last post by LSUTiger
Fri Mar 27, 2015 3:21 pm
homeland security committee
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SewTexas »
Tue Mar 24, 2015 10:04 pm
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looks like the Homeland Security committee will be busy tomorrow.
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You didn't miss anything, but I think Springer did.
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Last post by oohrah
Fri Mar 27, 2015 9:16 am
SB 179
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txglock21 »
Fri Mar 20, 2015 9:21 am
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As far as I can see, this bill would change the minimum caliber of the qualifying weapon from a .38 to a .22. The only issue I have with this is from...
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Well, assuming the rest of the legislative road is as smooth, if I ever have to qualify again it looks like I could use my . ;-) From my OC hoster....
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Last post by ELB
Wed Mar 25, 2015 3:46 pm
Texas3006 called out in public testimony period?
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Russell »
Thu Mar 19, 2015 11:26 am
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Hi guys,
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AHH. Ok, now I get it. Thanks for clearing up my old timers' moment. As for all the witch hunters I remember when then Gov. Bush signed concealed...
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Last post by cowhow
Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:55 am
HB2823 Introduced. Prohibit physician questions re firearms.
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K5GU »
Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:21 pm
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Filed today 3-10-2015 in the House by Spitzer. Relating to prohibiting certain physician questions regarding firearms.
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FYI. The electronic exchange of health information is in the regulations contained (somewhere) in Obama's health care act (ObamaCare), and I think...
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Last post by K5GU
Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:00 pm
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Last post by Jasonw560
Fri Mar 20, 2015 8:09 pm
Straus interview in Texas Tribune Feb 11
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timtheteacher »
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:20 pm
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Straus said the House was broadly in favor of Second Amendment rights, but that the details of any proposed open carry bill will save or sink it....
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With the pressure of Abbott, Patrick, and other Republicans looking to undercut him, I doubt that Strauss has the political capital right now to...
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Last post by Jason K
Fri Mar 20, 2015 3:50 pm
DFW News on NBC Ch. 5 showing deceptive video
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K5GU »
Tue Mar 17, 2015 6:04 pm
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I just watched a news 'teaser' on KXAS channel 5 talking about the new bills for open carry being debated and voted on, but their video clips are...
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I understand your concern and agree with you. Just know, I don't think it was done to purposefully mislead.
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Last post by TVGuy
Wed Mar 18, 2015 1:43 pm
Question on SB 17
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texasgirl »
Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:52 am
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Ok I'm sure this may have been posted somewhere but I haven't found it and the news articles I've found have not addressed it. As passed from the...
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Nice, I noticed that it says at each entrance to the property . That's a good thing!!
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Last post by Russell
Tue Mar 17, 2015 1:15 pm
HB 3496
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jasday »
Mon Mar 16, 2015 8:28 pm
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Been a long time lurker around here, just found something that really caught my interest. What are your thoughts on this bill that was introduced...
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There is a bill that's been filed, HB353 that addresses this issue:
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Last post by joe817
Tue Mar 17, 2015 12:39 am
SB 17 Amendments
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Srnewby »
Sun Mar 15, 2015 7:27 pm
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We all know that there will be a number of amendments proposed to SB 17 once debate begins tomorrow. I know that on a federal level, amendments...
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There is an amendment search on TLO. I've never used it but it may come in handy after tomorrow.
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Last post by joe817
Sun Mar 15, 2015 11:05 pm
HB2190 "Gun Show Bill"
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mr1337 »
Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:42 pm
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I just want to point out that even though this is an awful bill, it doesn't actually do anything. I know the INTENT was to make it so any private...
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Bingo. --^
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Last post by cb1000rider
Fri Mar 13, 2015 1:53 pm
TX ?: delete law references referring to AP ammo
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juno106 »
Thu Mar 12, 2015 3:34 pm
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Not surprisingly,
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There is a new house bill HB421 introduced related to: ..exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, accessory, or ammunition from federal...
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Fri Mar 13, 2015 11:44 am
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Last post by cw3van
Fri Mar 13, 2015 11:40 am
Important bill voted out of committee: SB273
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Mar 11, 2015 2:27 pm
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Thanks for responding to the call-to-action. SB273 that would create a fine for governmental entities and agencies that post unenforceable 30.06...
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None. The signs would be down before the end of the 3 day cure period, but that would be the case if a complaint were filed with the AG's office. The...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:48 am
SB 718 Introduced. Relating to firearm purchase permit.
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K5GU »
Sat Mar 07, 2015 1:17 pm
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A new bill to create more work for the Texas DPS. Referred to State Affairs on 03-02-2015.
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Constitutionally, the burden of proof is on the government. We are innocent until the government proves us guilty.
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Last post by RogueUSMC
Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:18 am
CANCELLED: Call-To-Action: SB273 - Unenforceable 30.06 signs
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Mar 03, 2015 10:07 am
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Please respond to this CTA and get your family and friends to do likewise. Gun owners have a powerful voice, but only when they use it. Don't rely...
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Thanks for responding to the call-to-action. SB273 was voted favorably from the State Affairs Committee, as substituted. The committee substitute...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Mar 11, 2015 2:25 pm
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Contact Info.
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Mar 11, 2015 8:28 am
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Fax: 512-463-0677
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Nothing at the moment. I just posted it so the information would be available for future calls-to-action.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Mar 11, 2015 10:54 am
Open carry in vehicles
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Ruark »
Wed Feb 18, 2015 10:20 pm
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Argghhhh..... the text in SB17 addresses carrying in a vehicle:
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Yep, it really is that simple. I just don't understand why some people think open carry =open display when not being carried. :headscratch
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Last post by poppo
Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:59 pm
SB 17 about to go to the Senate Floor - Amendments?
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K5GU »
Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:43 pm
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While in committee, Senator Zaffirini said she was working on an amendment for External ID for open carry folks to wear. I suppose this is to help...
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Watched the Senate floor action for a little while. :yawn :sleep
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Last post by joe817
Mon Mar 09, 2015 2:48 pm
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Last post by joe817
Mon Mar 09, 2015 11:01 am
HB 2373 Introduced. New task force to study 'Gun Violence'
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K5GU »
Fri Mar 06, 2015 10:21 am
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Relating to the creation of a task force to conduct a study and develop recommendations to alleviate the incidence of gun violence in this state.
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How do I apply for the job?
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Last post by jimlongley
Sun Mar 08, 2015 9:42 pm
HB 2445 Introduced. Amends Disorderly Conduct Statute
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K5GU »
Fri Mar 06, 2015 10:33 am
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This one caught my attention this week. It would amend the disorderly conduct code (PC 42.01) to strike the following:
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Nope. I kinda like the bill. I'm worried that some people might think the amendment would 'allow someone to walk around pointing a gun..'.
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Last post by K5GU
Sat Mar 07, 2015 9:53 am
HB2405
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E.Marquez »
Fri Mar 06, 2015 11:38 am
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:cheers2: :hurry: :hurry: :thumbs2:
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Sat Mar 07, 2015 12:43 am
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Last post by G.A. Heath
Fri Mar 06, 2015 5:59 pm
Campus carry would cost Texas colleges millions
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TxD »
Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:39 am
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What a crock.
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This movie from 1974 probably had a lot to do with it also. It was popular my senior year. IIRC, the plot ( that's a generous term ) involved...
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Last post by BigGuy
Thu Mar 05, 2015 3:46 pm
Contact Information Posted
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:27 pm
I have posted the phone and fax numbers for each of the Members of the Senate State Affairs Committee. It's at the top of the 2015 Legislative...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:27 pm
Senate Bills 179 and 273 on State Affairs Agenda Today
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K5GU »
Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:28 am
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Looks like they'll broadcast beginning around 9 am this morning.
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FYI..this is the letter I faxed to Dan Patrick, and is very similar to the letters I sent to my Senator and the State Affairs committee today.
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Tue Mar 03, 2015 1:20 pm
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