House 5/27 - HB910 or SB11

[jerry_r60]

I noticed the much-maligned Rep Strickland called the point of order on the time.

Yes, I saw that too.

[9mmfan]

Let's see what my Representative does here. Not sounding good just right now...

[RPBrown]

Thought this was an up or down vote. Why did he yield

[9mmfan]

I thought the Aryan Nation was considered a criminal street gang.

[Aggie_engr]

This all seems like for political show. I think they know it's going to pass anyway.

[ScooterSissy]

I thought the Aryan Nation was considered a criminal street gang.

The whole scenario is a total exaggeration. There's nothing in the bill that says a policeman has to "sit across the street and do nothing". It's pretty simple, if there's any reason for a policeman to feel suspicious, all he has to do is walk over, watching the weapon, and strike up a conversation. A good policeman can direct the conversation in a way that strengthens or weakens suspicions.

There's noting in the amendment that says they "can't approach them at all".

[Charles L. Cotton]

Thought this was an up or down vote. Why did he yield

It is an up or down vote, meaning there can be no amendments. It doesn't prohibit debate.

Chas.

[der Teufel]

The whole scenario is a total exaggeration. There's nothing in the bill that says a policeman has to "sit across the street and do nothing". It's pretty simple, if there's any reason for a policeman to feel suspicious, all he has to do is walk over, watching the weapon, and strike up a conversation. A good policeman can direct the conversation in a way that strengthens or weakens suspicions.

There's noting in the amendment that says they "can't approach them at all".

Yeah, I thought that was made pretty clear during the Senate debate.

[jerry_r60]

hmm, that sounds like a supporter now arguing to go to conference.

[sugar land dave]

The police most often arrive after things have occurred. It is a sadly wry joke: 911 - when seconds count help is just minutes away. Lets get this thing passed!

[canvasbck]

hmm, that sounds like a supporter now arguing to go to conference.

I would be OK with it going to conference if it weren't for the fact that it will get killed via filibuster in the senate.

Huffines may be partly to blame, but this bill being tied up for weeks due to a conflict between the chambers is the real culprit.

[txyaloo]

Stickland is an ass and goes about things the wrong way. I agree with his message, and he's definitely passionate.

[NotRPB]

Rodney Ellis ‏@RodneyEllis 4m4 minutes ago

Drinking the tea w/ @KonniBurton, @electcharles, @VanTaylorTX, @DonHuffines, @SenBobHall #txlege

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[G.A. Heath]

hmm, that sounds like a supporter now arguing to go to conference.

I would be OK with it going to conference if it weren't for the fact that it will get killed via filibuster in the senate.

Huffines may be partly to blame, but this bill being tied up for weeks due to a conflict between the chambers is the real culprit.

[nobius]

My God this whole process is sooo confusing. So it can go to conference, fail to come out, and then they can revote?