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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
2009 Status Report of Bills Filed - Texas
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Nov 11, 2008 3:12 pm
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The Final Disposition has been updated as of June 2, 2009, but they are subject to change depending upon the time it takes the Legislature to make...
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The Final Disposition of each bill has been updated. I'd love to call this the final update, but in truth it's only the semi-final update. The...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:52 pm
Urgent Action Items: Parking lots & campus-carry
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:20 pm
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It's time for us to get to work! I get a lot of PMs and emails every session asking how people can help get our bills passed. The power of the NRA...
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Legislature meets every two years, so I would expect they will be reintroduced when they reconvene in just under two years. As unfortunate as these...
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Last post by BrianSW99
Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:47 pm
ACTION NEEDED! Employer parking lot bills
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Feb 24, 2009 1:00 pm
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I want to give everyone an update on the two “employer parking lot” bills that have been filed; SB730 and HB1301. These bills are facing the same...
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I would have added to the above message to Mc Call that getting this bill out of committee is owed to those that voted him into office!
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Last post by CompVest
Thu May 21, 2009 5:49 pm
Urgent Action Item: HB1301 Parking Lot Bill
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:31 am
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HB1301, the House version of the employer parking lot bill that passed the Senate (SB730) needs your help!!
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Sorry if it wasn't clear my K-12 comments were about the campus carry bill.
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Last post by boomerang
Wed May 06, 2009 7:00 pm
Possible bill of interest
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srothstein »
Tue Nov 30, 2010 12:07 am
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I don't know what is in the bill, but it looks like we need to pay attention. HB 356 was filed today (11-29-2010) by Rep. Burnam. The text is not...
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Is he also sponsoring a law to ban sports cars because of irresponsible advertising by manufacturers and dealers?
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Last post by boba
Wed Dec 01, 2010 5:40 pm
AN OPEN LETTER TO TEXAS HOUSE SPEAKER JOE STRAUS
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KC5AV »
Wed Nov 10, 2010 10:55 am
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Things might get a little bit interesting in Austin next year.
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I just emailed my representative Kelly Hancock. I politely told him that in no uncertain terms that voters will hold Republicans accountable if they...
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Last post by rtschl
Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:13 pm
2 Bills filed adding watercrafts to PC 46.02
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RPB »
Mon Nov 08, 2010 4:10 pm
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For 2011 legislative Session
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Last post by seamusTX
Wed Nov 10, 2010 6:51 am
Why?
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jsimmons »
Sun Oct 31, 2010 7:51 am
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Shouldn't there be a new sub-forum for the 2011 session by now?
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The Caucuses are forming and the elections, Bills are being written, Informally the session started a couple weeks ago.
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Last post by Liberty
Wed Nov 03, 2010 8:17 pm
2010 Election - Candidate Ratings?
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HighHandicap »
Thu Jul 08, 2010 3:48 pm
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As we approach the 2010 election and the 2011 legislative session I was wondering if there are some ratings/reviews of the candidates and how they...
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Just a follow-up note to remind everyone that early voting ends as of Friday evening, October 29 . I was out of town all last week and was positively...
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Last post by Skiprr
Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:38 pm
Wait 'til next year. 2011 Texas Legislative Session
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tomneal »
Thu Feb 18, 2010 6:23 pm
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If I could waive a magic wand and get any bill I wanted passed in the 2011 Texas Legislative Session.
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You are correct it was a paraphrase, I was aware of it, I intended to note this but pressed the 'send' button just a little to quickly.
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Last post by Liberty
Mon Aug 02, 2010 5:57 am
Employer Parking Lot Bill in 2010
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Medic218 »
Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:20 pm
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I know it never got brought up in the 09 sessions but I was wondering if anyone had any new information on this bill possibly being brought back up...
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Keep in mind that (unless I'm mistaken) state legislators can prefile bills as early as this coming November. So, even though the real push won't...
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Last post by Douva
Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:42 am
2010 parking lot bill
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Dwood »
Mon Mar 29, 2010 12:47 pm
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Does anyone know if they are going to try and pass the parking lot bill this year? Has anyone even introduced it?
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Hey you learn something new everyday. Thanks for the info everyone. I hope we can get this voted on in a positive way next year.
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Last post by Dwood
Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:25 am
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Last post by JNMAR
Fri Mar 26, 2010 7:45 pm
Wait 'til next year. TSRA Pac $'s
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tomneal »
Sun Mar 07, 2010 10:49 pm
Sales pitch
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Last post by tomneal
Sun Mar 07, 2010 10:49 pm
Constitutional amendment poll
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seamusTX »
Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:11 pm
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Early voting begins today. Every voter in Texas can make a choice on the proposed constitutional amendments that the legislature sent to us.
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In the interest of beating a dead horse, TOBA does not affect ownership. Your square footage, as measured by latitude and longitude, can become...
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Last post by seamusTX
Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:36 pm
Houston Mayor's Race 2009
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tomneal »
Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:04 pm
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It's less than a month out and I don't know which candidate is the most Pro-Gun.
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Not gun related but Houston Going Bankrupt could present a real security problem:
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Last post by Ziran
Sun Nov 01, 2009 4:15 pm
Effective September 1
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texagun »
Mon Aug 24, 2009 1:29 pm
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This has probably already been discussed, but as a reminder, it is effective September 1, 2009:
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Side note that is a little off topic, but there really is a registered gangbanger flag. Chapter 61 of the Code of Criminal Procedure allows cities to...
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Last post by srothstein
Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:54 pm
URGENT, a Bill on knives could protect your CHL
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TacShot »
Mon Mar 23, 2009 11:38 am
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The San Antonio Court of Appeals decision declaring an assisted-opening knife may meet the TPC definition of a switchblade knife could have a direct...
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I carry a Benchmade Nimravus and don't have to worry about texas law.
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Last post by Harley rider 55
Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:59 pm
New Laws update
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srothstein »
Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:10 pm
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Anyone who wants to see a fairly decent review of most of the new laws from the last session, not just the ones that make the news can now see the...
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I took this class last week. Lots of changes were made that I had not heard about. I think they made the right decision to require this every...
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Last post by KRM45
Sat Sep 26, 2009 9:35 pm
Why the Gap?
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jsimmons »
Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:14 am
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Why is there a two-year gap between legislative sessions?
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No man's life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session.
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Last post by surprise_i'm_armed
Sun Sep 20, 2009 4:05 pm
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Last post by AEA
Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:49 am
Texas House Speaker Joe Straus Takes a Swipe at Gun Bills
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Douva »
Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:38 pm
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“‘I wish we had four days instead of 140. I really am a pass-the-budget-and get-out-of-here guy,’ Straus said. ‘Guns on campus, guns somewhere else?...
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I went with the Wife-Unit to watch her get her haircut/styled this morning and picked up the only thing I could read while I was there of Texas...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:59 pm
Legislator Accountability
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Texgun »
Tue Aug 04, 2009 5:19 pm
I apologize in advance if this has already been covered. Has there been a scorecard prepared for how all our legislators voted in committee and on...
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Last post by Texgun
Tue Aug 04, 2009 5:19 pm
No drinking while carrying?
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GibMeDat »
Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:20 am
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I have a friend who just took the CHL class. He told me that the instructor told him about some new zero tolerance policy that will go into effect on...
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so, no alcohol what so ever, eh?
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Last post by DoubleJ
Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:41 pm
How They Voted - A Score Card
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joe817 »
Sun Jul 05, 2009 5:13 pm
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As it appears the Special Session is over, and the dust is settling on all the action of the Legislature( or lack thereof! ), I would like to become...
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I hope someone can provide such information.
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Last post by AEA
Sun Jul 05, 2009 6:17 pm
Parking Lot Bill Assigned as Subject of Interest
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Salty1 »
Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:06 am
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I receive the below e-mail alert, does this mean that this bill may make it into the Special Session? Hope somebody here on the forum knows what this...
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Strike while the iron is hot folks!!!
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:28 pm
Special Session Announced Today
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BrianSW99 »
Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:10 pm
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And it looks like the parking lot bill is not in it:
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BTW, there are some things we can do to protect this state when it comes to this special session...It may not be gun related, but the ammo we use...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:31 pm
Special Session: Broaden the call?
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:12 pm
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Rumor has it that Governor Perry might be considering broadening the call for a special session of the legislature so as to include our parking lot...
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I have contacted both Gov. Perry and Mr. Straus. I sincerely hope this makes it.
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Last post by CodeJockey
Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:36 pm
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Last post by joe817
Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:30 am
So, which republicans held our bills back?
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Russell »
Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:32 am
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I'd like a list of who, specifically republicans, in the house and senate that held our bills back so that I (and others) know who not to vote for...
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Bingo!!! Those primaries are a fantastic opportunity to get up close and personal so YOU can decide for yourself who is the best candidate for your...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:53 am
Perry to Call Special Session
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mclovin »
Tue Jun 09, 2009 2:44 pm
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Governor To Call Special Session
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RIGHT ON!!!
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:50 am
2009 Special Session
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jvanwink »
Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:45 pm
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Will any of the gun issues during the 2009 regular session be taken up in the special session that Governor Perry is suggesting?
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It might be to discuss Bicycle-safety issues.
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Last post by Purplehood
Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:25 am
Reflections on the 2009 Texas Legislative Session
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:56 am
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We will do a postmortem sometime within the next 30 days or so. Everyone is exhausted and we need to take care of other matters before we meet to go...
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I had to literally go back and look at the source, just to make sure that was in the DailyKos...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:27 am
CHL Improvements in DPS Sunset Bill
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Charles L. Cotton »
Sun May 31, 2009 10:57 pm
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HB2730 is the DPS sunset bill that just passed this evening. The bill is over 300 pages long and covers a multitude of subjects and laws. When it was...
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Is there any indication how this change will affect the fingerprint cards?
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Last post by apostate
Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:51 pm
Campus-Carry Bills are dying!!!
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue May 05, 2009 11:36 am
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Any bill that hasn't cleared one chamber by Monday, May 11th is dead. We're about to lose both campus-carry bills (HB1893 & SB1164). If the Calendars...
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I'm locking this thread because it's was about action items on the campus-carry bills. I don't mind if people want to discuss the salaries of our...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:00 pm
Current status?
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AEA »
Wed May 27, 2009 1:49 pm
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What is the current status of the Legislature? When will they be finished (completely) and when will we see a Final Status of all of our Pro-Gun (and...
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Not our only response but actually tarring and feathering officials who “chubbed” the Local & Consent Calendar sounds like something the founding...
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Last post by cling
Tue Jun 02, 2009 6:18 pm
Thank You...
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para45 »
Sun May 31, 2009 11:54 pm
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I would like to thank Charles for keeping us informed about the bills this session, and Charles can you please thank everyone that worked so hard...
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:iagree:
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Last post by Skiprr
Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:55 pm
What would a Special Session mean to our bills?
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Coogan »
Fri May 22, 2009 7:38 pm
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There are some rumors in the news that Rick Perry may call a special session in June. See the link below for more details (I don´t know anything...
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Thanks for the update. That's quite a significant advancement.
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Last post by DoubleJ
Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:32 am
Summary of what Passed...Please and Thank you
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para45 »
Sun May 31, 2009 8:27 pm
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ok, so can someone point me in the direction or list what actually passed the session? I have been trying to keep up with all of the other threads,...
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I'll update the Bill Status Report tomorrow. Some of the bills that didn't pass had their language incorporated into other bills.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sun May 31, 2009 10:33 pm
HB410 status
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jlangton »
Fri May 01, 2009 1:44 pm
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HB410 is showing Passed to engrossment as amended on the legislative history page. What exactly does this mean,and where does this put it for...
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Well, my opinion has always been that trust is a two-way street...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Sat May 30, 2009 10:31 pm
MOVING FROM GENERAL CALENDAR TO 'MAJOR' CALENDAR??
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CWOOD »
Fri May 22, 2009 9:24 am
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Is there a proceedure for moving a bill from General Caledar (ie.SB730) to Major Calendar?
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Travis county only mails the registration card when you first register or change address. OTW I get a new one in the mail every so many years (feels...
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Last post by austin-tatious
Sat May 30, 2009 7:58 pm
HB 2664 Passes the Senate - Sent to Governor
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dicion »
Wed May 27, 2009 5:23 pm
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Just got this email today
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By my interpretation of the bill, if signed, yes, it will have to be at ALL entrances. A 51% sign simply posted over the bar does NOT meet the...
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Last post by dicion
Sat May 30, 2009 10:54 am
In case anyone is looking for SB730 and SB729
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CWOOD »
Mon May 25, 2009 9:28 am
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They are located on Page 83 of the 90 page (approximately as I began losing count) of the House Supplemental Calendar for Monday 5-25-09.
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I think he should call a special session for the Voter ID bill. Nothing else. Show the chubbies that they're only hurting themselves.
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Last post by roberts
Fri May 29, 2009 1:20 pm
Interesting day VISITING the Capitol today
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CWOOD »
Fri May 22, 2009 3:24 pm
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I decided to make use of a day off and go to the Capitol to visit with each of the members of the House Public Safety Committee.
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Wed May 27, 2009 5:13 am
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Last post by shawn
Sun May 24, 2009 3:17 pm
CAMPUS CARRY: TIME CRITICAL ACTION ITEM!
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed May 13, 2009 11:56 am
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Rep. Joe Driver has pre-filed an amendment to HB 2730, the DPS Sunset bill, which would de-criminalize the carrying of a concealed handgun by a CHL...
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I just got a Texas Legislature Bill Alert that SB 1164 was reported favorably by the House Public Safety Committee. I'm not sure if that makes much...
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Last post by Douva
Fri May 22, 2009 3:55 pm
Is campus carry dead?
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Codename46 »
Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:55 am
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It seems like the bills are just SITTING in the House Calendars and Senate Affairs committees. Do you think campus carry won't make it this year?...
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I kept checking on the streaming video from the House and couldn't figure out why they were still on the Local and Consent calendar, which is usually...
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Last post by Douva
Fri May 22, 2009 2:18 pm
SB 1164 Campus Carry in floor debate NOW
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tornado »
Tue May 19, 2009 12:58 pm
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(Thanks to Douva for posting about this in another thread!)
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I kept checking on the streaming video from the House and couldn't figure out why they were still on the Local and Consent calendar, which is usually...
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Last post by Douva
Fri May 22, 2009 2:14 pm
HB 1020 passes the senate
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jrosto »
Wed May 20, 2009 11:58 am
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This is way cool. HB 1020 passed third reading 31-0. :anamatedbanana
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Since you made me go look it up, hb 1020 is Relating to the use, exhibition, or possession of a firearm by public school students participating in...
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Last post by SlowDave
Wed May 20, 2009 9:21 pm
SB730 Employer Parking Lot Bill Passes Senate
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:38 pm
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SB730 passed the Senate minutes ago, with one floor amendment. The amendment was proposed by Senator Ogden to deal with private property that is...
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The difference is when the school is the employer. Just like an employer can stop an employee from carrying without the proper 30.06 sign.
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Last post by sskimber
Tue May 19, 2009 5:14 pm
Disqualified for CHL because of change in the law?
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:46 pm
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If you were eligible for a CHL, but became ineligible because you had a misdemeanor conviction or deferred adjudication for an offense that the...
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Just like the Latenberg amendment where misdemeanors of 30+ years ago became felonies for law enforcement qualifications for certification...
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Last post by Reloader
Sun May 17, 2009 4:45 pm
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