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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
2007 Final Status Report of Bills Filed
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Nov 15, 2006 1:10 pm
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Here is the final bill status report for the 2007 Texas Legislative Session.
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The final Bill Status Report has been posted.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Fri Jun 22, 2007 12:46 pm
HB 2952 - fixing definitions - what's it's status????
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dworkings »
Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:58 pm
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What does it mean when it says under Actions: Committee report sent to calendars?
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This bill clearifies the DEFINITION of 'felony' as it effects CHL. It removes all the ambiguity and cloudiness that has surrounded the definition. We...
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Tue May 01, 2007 7:44 am
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:23 pm
Witness from Katy RE: HB1815 got his gun back
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CWOOD »
Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:50 pm
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Finally.
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Remember it is the TEXAS ACLU.
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Last post by CWOOD
Fri Apr 20, 2007 2:54 pm
SB122-CHL Confidentiality
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stash »
Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:44 am
Iread in yesterdays paper that the senator who controls whether this bill gets a hearing said he has not heard great enthusiasm for the bill. He also...
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Last post by stash
Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:44 am
HB 233...
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stevie_d_64 »
Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:22 am
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Interesting analysis...
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True...True...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Apr 20, 2007 7:42 am
Any hope for open carry or fixing the "court office&quo
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SA-TX »
Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:14 am
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I don't want to spawn a big open carry tactics discussion but only want to know if there is any appetite in the Legislature for open carry or some...
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I was talking to a friend of mine from Flagstaff, AZ and I mentioned there was no open carry in Texas. He was floored that you couldn't open carry...
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Last post by Darwood
Wed Apr 18, 2007 4:45 pm
Would be neat to see this moved on...
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stevie_d_64 »
Fri Apr 13, 2007 4:23 pm
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HB233 (Ritter D-A) Relating to a waiver of concealed handgun license fees for certain members and veterans of the military. Waives all CHL fees for...
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:iagree:
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Last post by ScubaSigGuy
Fri Apr 13, 2007 4:43 pm
NEW TO TXCHL
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Target1911 »
Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:53 pm
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I just wanted to say hi. I am new to this forum. I also frequent THR and M1911, both of which are very nice and full of info. I have been looking for...
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I guess this thread accidentally ended up in the wrong post....lol But thanks for the welcoming and i have already found alot of info...now i am goin...
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Last post by Target1911
Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:44 pm
"What are we suppose to use...Harsh Language"
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Wildscar »
Tue Feb 27, 2007 5:30 pm
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Look like stun guns are coming under fire from politicians now too. When I read this I was running a famous movie quote though my head. When the...
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I've never seen so much concern levied towards people who would happily take your life for 20 bucks and a candy bar.
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Last post by catsofthebase3
Thu Apr 05, 2007 7:27 am
HB 992 Committee report sent to Calendars 03/27/2007
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fadlan12 »
Tue Mar 27, 2007 5:01 pm
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H Committee report sent to Calendars 03/27/2007
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Believe me, I'm not as naive as to think they won't find a reason, I was merely trying to respond to kauboy because he stated that he could only be...
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Last post by O6nop
Mon Apr 02, 2007 2:40 pm
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Last post by 308nato
Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:53 pm
Harris County Townhall Meetings...
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stevie_d_64 »
Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:17 am
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Sorry, but this appears to be a Harris County deal...
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After Action Report:
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:15 am
Know the enemy.
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charlie »
Tue Mar 27, 2007 1:52 pm
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I have just viewed a letter that the Society for Human Resource Management sent to its members urging them to oppose the parking lot bill.
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If this is online, simply copy the link into the posting box and it will automatically be clickable.
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Last post by kauboy
Thu Mar 29, 2007 11:16 am
GREAT NEWS ON SB 378!!! SIGNED!!
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CWOOD »
Tue Mar 13, 2007 10:07 pm
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As of today, 3-13-07, SB 378, the companion bill tt HB284 today was PASSED on the 3rd reading
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It will be in effect as of Septmber 1 of this year.!
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Last post by CWOOD
Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:02 pm
FINAL PASSAGE OF SB378
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:00 am
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I posted this in the locked bill status section, but I'm posting it here so people can comment if they want to defend Ms. Brady. :smilelol5:...
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He signed it.
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Last post by Wildscar
Tue Mar 27, 2007 1:29 pm
Impact Witnesses Needed for HB1815
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:41 am
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We need two impact witnesses to testify at the public hearing on the Motorist Protection Act , HB 1815 (car-carry) on Monday, March 26, 2007. If you...
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Do you know if either of these folks were arrested while traveling?
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Last post by Liberty
Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:45 am
HB 992 and HB220
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fadlan12 »
Fri Mar 23, 2007 3:15 pm
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HB 992 and HB220:
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Hopefully. The have to get on the calendar for a floor vote sometime.
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Last post by AG-EE
Fri Mar 23, 2007 3:23 pm
HB 2774
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srothstein »
Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:40 pm
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Charles,
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The secured area seems to be that area in a terminal building which is accessed through a TSA-manned security checkpoint. That theoretically ensures...
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Last post by AV8R
Thu Mar 22, 2007 12:18 am
Under the radar....OR blowing your own horn
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CWOOD »
Tue Mar 20, 2007 5:19 pm
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That was me, but they made a mistake and said I lived in Sugar Land, rather than Friendswood. I heard three different reports on KTRH and all of them...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:08 pm
Good News!! on HB 284
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CWOOD »
Tue Mar 13, 2007 10:00 pm
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When I attended the Committee hearing on HB284, there was discussion of the committee substitute of the orignal bill. I never saw the substitute...
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Fortunatly this is an exception rather than the rule. Most civil court are quietly handled with little press coverage.
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Last post by Liberty
Wed Mar 21, 2007 5:13 am
Defining School
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Liberty »
Sun Mar 18, 2007 7:22 am
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It seems as though HB2112 has been put away. and I suppose thats a good thing. What I don't understand is why we are on the defensive and not on...
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Thats about 9% of the Schools budget, according to what I have read
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Last post by txinvestigator
Tue Mar 20, 2007 4:27 pm
Too close for comfort
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CWOOD »
Thu Mar 15, 2007 4:41 pm
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As Charles has updated us and as a TSRA email alert has stated, the HB284/SB378 will be debated in the House on Monday. Joe Driver will move that the...
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Here is a great status of all gun-related bills and their numbers. Charles personally keeps this list updated by editing it appropriately.
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Last post by GlockenHammer
Fri Mar 16, 2007 4:02 pm
ACTION ITEM - GUN SHOW BILL & 1-GUN-A-MONTH BILL
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Feb 22, 2007 5:10 pm
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Please call and/or fax your House Representative and ask them to oppose Rep. Davis’ HB594 (Gun show killer bill) and HB595 (1-gun-a-month/gun...
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With any luck it will stay in committee where it will eventually die! It right where we want it.
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Last post by wo5m
Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:57 pm
HR 1022
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RoundRock_Gun_Fan »
Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:18 am
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I wrote my Congressman about HR 1022 asking him to vote against it if it were to get out of committee. I was pleasantly surprised when he responded...
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Sounds like a good movie. I'll look for it.
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Last post by tsteven1
Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:35 am
Just say no to HB2112
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wheelgun1958 »
Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:47 pm
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HB2112 would ban firearms from school parking lots. All firearms would be prohibited, including legally concealed handguns. This is new language to...
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I agree...Patience...This may go away on its own...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Mar 07, 2007 2:27 pm
HB 1535 - Generally prohibiting the carrying of a Taser...
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k5dmb »
Mon Feb 26, 2007 11:09 am
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I know this isn't CHL directly but I noticed it includes re-wording 30.06 signs to include Tasers and other stun guns.
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Licenses already in my wallet
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Last post by glocklvr
Mon Mar 05, 2007 5:54 am
SB112, Is it dead?
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Liberty »
Sun Mar 04, 2007 9:43 am
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What does this all mean? can it come up for a vote without bringing it to the floor for debate? Is this a doomed bill?
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SB112 is fine, but thanks for checking and asking. Nothing is coming up on the floor of the Senate right now, but this should change very soon. I...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sun Mar 04, 2007 6:51 pm
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Last post by tsteven1
Sun Mar 04, 2007 10:58 am
Charles Cotton did great at SB378 hearing
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CWOOD »
Thu Mar 01, 2007 1:47 am
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After everyone else had spoken on and on and on (often saying very little) the committee decided to limit testimony to 5 Minutes. Unfortunately,...
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Thank you CWOOD and Charles for relevant and important info. From wayyy out West.
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Last post by tsteven1
Sun Mar 04, 2007 10:40 am
Remember they tried to fix "traveling" last sessi
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CWOOD »
Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:08 pm
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Obviously this is for NON-CHL's but is important anyway, maybe for our spouses or other family members who don't yet have a CHL.
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This is a huge step that is going to see a big fight to get it passed. I don't see blanket protection for everyone in the car getting passed. Also,...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:09 pm
Report:: House Law Enforcement Committee meeting yesterday
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CWOOD »
Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:54 pm
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I decided to attend after being notified by TSRA email.
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I called and spoke to some vice president in USAA. He was extremely nice and really wanted to address my concerns. I was impressed that I was able to...
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Last post by nomadcrna
Fri Mar 02, 2007 10:38 am
To VIEW the hearing on HB284...
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CWOOD »
Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:45 pm
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If anyone would like to watch the hearing, you can click on the following link, then select the date 02-27-07.
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Thanks CWOOD for taking the time to visit these committee meetings!
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Last post by AggieMM
Thu Mar 01, 2007 1:49 pm
HB 284 blurb on Local Fox News
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hi-power »
Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:56 am
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I hope this link works:
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People are not going to jail, because the ones that stay legal submit to the criminals, and/or run.
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Last post by lrb111
Tue Feb 27, 2007 7:55 pm
ACTION ITEM - CASTLE DOCTRINE BILL
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Feb 22, 2007 4:50 pm
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I hope everyone has their phone and email trees ready, because we need to make some calls and send faxes. Emails are fine, but only if you also call...
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Well, they just wrapped up the committee meeting and the substitute HB 284 was adopted and passed to the full house with the recomendation that it do...
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Last post by k5dmb
Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:52 pm
SB 378 Sec 83.002 - Self Defense
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inhouston »
Wed Feb 21, 2007 6:15 pm
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If I understand the text below correctly, I can recover all court costs and legal fees back from the guy I had to defend myself against?
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Now that it is explained, this doesn't sound like such a bad bill.
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Last post by Venus Pax
Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:17 pm
The battle...
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stevie_d_64 »
Sat Feb 24, 2007 1:20 pm
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The battle between those who support an inalienable right and those that support the gun-control agenda.
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I've got an even simpler take...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Sun Feb 25, 2007 10:41 am
Contacting other than your representatives?
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Mike1951 »
Thu Feb 22, 2007 5:28 pm
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I've responded numerous times to requests to contact a committee or committee chairman about a bill that needed support. In each case, my rep or...
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Mike:
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Feb 22, 2007 8:08 pm
Urgent from TSRA- Witnesses needed Monday 2/26 in Austin
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mr fixit »
Wed Feb 21, 2007 6:35 pm
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For anyone who didn't get, or hasn't seen the email:
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I drive almost 30 miles one way to work, and my office building is posted 30.06 at the parking lot entrance. I am trying to see if I can go down to...
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Last post by AG-EE
Thu Feb 22, 2007 3:21 pm
Dallas Morning News 02/07/07
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jimlongley »
Sun Feb 11, 2007 2:45 pm
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Our usual nemesis in Dallas wrote the following:
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I saw the original article and was sincerely hoping that someone better qualified tat I would respond appropriately. Thanks Jim, way to make Texas...
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Last post by TxFire
Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:16 am
Concern over HB220 and HB511
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Skiprr »
Mon Jan 15, 2007 1:27 pm
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First, am I going nuts or are and identical, word for word?
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2nd amendment activism is not a 'protected' class. Even if the proposed laws are passed, they will not be retro-active.
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Last post by switch
Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:14 am
Law Enforcement committee question
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mr fixit »
Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:28 am
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I see that HB220 has been refered to the LE committee. What are it's chances in this committee this session. Will we need to attend as Impact...
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A person cannot be held responsible for things outside their control; it therefore follows that responsibility and control go hand-in-hand.
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Last post by Thane
Mon Feb 05, 2007 3:57 pm
Discussion of Pending Bills
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txinvestigator »
Wed Nov 15, 2006 1:16 pm
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HB103 looks great!
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I think you guys are missing the best and most important paragraph in these bills. Sub-paragraph (c) says:
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Last post by switch
Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:04 pm
Civil Liability
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mhtx62 »
Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:11 pm
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Civil Liability and Deadly Force? How can we protect ourselves from this in Texas? Is there any type of Bill out there for this. Do any of you have...
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There is a company that sells CHL insurance. It pays your legal fees up through the grand jury process. Not sure but it may pay to protect from civil...
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Last post by switch
Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:23 pm
SB 378 from TSRA
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by erik.mignault » Wed Jan 31, 2007 5:42 pm
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In the spring of 2005, the state of Florida passed NRA-supported legislation revamping that state’s self-defense laws. Texas was nearing the end of...
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great! lets hope it goes through!
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Last post by 1TallTXn
Thu Feb 01, 2007 4:40 pm
House Bill 284
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Diode »
Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:11 pm
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Working with NRA-ILA and the Texas State Rifle Association, State Representative Joe Driver (R-Garland) has garnered seventy-eight co-authors to...
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Sent an attaboy letter to Mr. David Farabee for coauthoring this bill. Here is the reply I received.
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Last post by Bigreno
Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:24 pm
HB595 One-gun-per-month & waiting periods for handguns
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Jan 17, 2007 4:34 pm
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The text for Davis' is now posted. Take a look at this garbage!! DPS would drown under the weight of her proposed record-keeping requirements. I'd...
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The blocker bill is a habitual device -- though not required by any rule --- that has been employed in the TX Senate so that legislation has to have...
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Last post by SA-TX
Wed Jan 24, 2007 1:09 am
H.B. 594
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jrosto »
Sat Jan 13, 2007 3:37 pm
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I found it listed on the state site, but can not find the text. Anyone know much about this bill?
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Right...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:47 pm
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Last post by AggieMM
Sun Jan 14, 2007 11:19 pm
Castle Doctrine Pending Bill
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gamboolman »
Mon Dec 04, 2006 9:40 am
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Gentlemen,
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That is what confused me, I read them side by side and they were exactly the same.
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Last post by jrosto
Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:16 pm
Legislative updates via email
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texas297 »
Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:06 pm
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The last 2 legislative sessions (2003 and 2005) I used a site then sent out emails whenever there was some kind of activity related to bills that...
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Uh... he does mean 2007, right? I'd hate to think that I slept through another entire year. :razz:
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Last post by kauboy
Thu Jan 04, 2007 3:51 pm
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