Any bill can be filed. Only bills germane to the governor's call can receive a floor vote.tornado wrote:How do HB9 and SB8 fall under transportation?
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- Fri Aug 02, 2013 2:17 pm
- Forum: 2013 Texas Legislative Session
- Topic: 3rd Special Session?
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Re: 3rd Special Session?
- Thu Aug 01, 2013 10:08 am
- Forum: 2013 Texas Legislative Session
- Topic: 3rd Special Session?
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Re: 3rd Special Session?
Good look making the legal argument that a holstered firearm is not being "worn." You might try citing the precedent set by State of Texas v. Wishful Thinking.SherwoodForest wrote:Always the optimist I am - BUT I'm a bit tired of waiting for a bunch of politicians to pass some legislative measure that confirms what Article 1, Section 13 of the Texas Constitution already declared 137 years ago. That being ...that said constitution RESERVED to EVERY CITIZEN in Texas, by formal DECLARATION, their RIGHT to go armed for the purpose of defending themselves ( and the State ) in the face of criminal confrontation. The sole power delegated to these politicians elected to SERVE in the Legislature regarding this right is to REGULATE THE WEARING OF ARMS . " WEARING OF ARMS" would logically seem to refer to: in the pockets, under the coat, inside the pants leg, inside the boot, inside the hat, etc. OK - as of 1996, the Texas Legislature has REGULATED the " wearing " of handguns by requiring the issuance of a license to " WEAR A HANDGUN " . Got that. Can't " WEAR" a handgun 24/7 in the public square without a CHL. GOT IT .
NOW.........Honorable Attorney General Gregg Abbott ( who wants to be Governor) whereas the Texas Legislature has duly and diligently dealt with its delegated power to regulate the "WEARING OF HANDGUNS" - can we please recognize that a HANDGUN holstered on the belt in plain view - just like a rifle, or shot gun that is strung over the shoulder..........................IS NOT BEING WORN ?