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Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
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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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
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
General 2015 Legislative Session Discussion
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by
anygunanywhere »
Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:05 pm
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You lost me at 1: and confused me with not against anybody's freedoms because your post has everything to do with freedom. I think you meant magazine...
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I grew up an Army kid.. while living in Texas I would often commute to MO to visit family who were still in the military. Hence the carrying through...
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Last post by RedRaiderCHL
Fri Oct 09, 2015 8:00 pm
Call-To-Action: HB910
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Charles L. Cotton »
Fri May 22, 2015 8:34 am
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Please contact Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and urge immediate movement on HB 910. The longer the Senate waits to act on this important measure, the more...
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Not at all. I didn't mean to imply you were. I don't mind a good debate.
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Last post by harrycallahan
Wed Jun 10, 2015 8:34 pm
UPDATED: 2015 Bill Status Report
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed Nov 12, 2014 11:39 am
First post
11/12/14:
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UPDATE:
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Fri May 08, 2015 1:57 pm
HB308
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MikeHoncho »
Wed Mar 11, 2015 5:07 pm
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I see that there has no movement on this excellent bill. Is there no support for it or is there some larger strategy in the works?
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:iagree:
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Last post by Treetop
Sat Feb 06, 2016 5:08 pm
PRESIDENT OBAMA COUNTDOWN TO LAST DAY IN OFFICE
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big454 »
Sat Jan 09, 2016 9:51 pm
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Can we start a countdown until Obama leaves office . 376 Days to go !! :patriot: :patriot: rlol
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Agreed! But the worries are not over until we know who is next.
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Last post by bmwrdr
Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:58 am
ATtention Please! Fines for Signs!
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ELB »
Thu Dec 31, 2015 12:33 pm
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I don't know why I didn't think of this months ago, but better late than never:
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Last I heard, their office had put all of the complaints on hold until the AG opinions that affect it were issued. Now that those have come out, we...
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Last post by srothstein
Fri Jan 01, 2016 1:29 pm
OPEN CARRY COUNTDOWN-
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big454 »
Tue Jun 16, 2015 3:42 pm
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Just thought it be fun. NO? :D
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20 minutes to go for open carry here . :patriot: :leaving
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Last post by big454
Fri Jan 01, 2016 1:41 am
Any new bills to fix Disorderly conduct by D. Firearm?
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Beiruty »
Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:28 am
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Are there any new bills to fix Disorderly Conduct by Displaying a Firearm in a manner calculated to alarm?
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Here's the easiest fix that legislators should do in 2017.
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Last post by amaly23
Fri Nov 20, 2015 5:31 pm
HB 1509 "related to...unlawful carrying of firearms"
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K5GU »
Sun Aug 16, 2015 11:37 am
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Although there were some positive results by the Texas legislature in the recent session, I have to scratch my head over the failure of HB 1509 to...
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Yes, I suppose the sporting activity could be an argument, although an expensive stretch. If an unfriendly neighbor or someone with a grudge filed a...
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Last post by K5GU
Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:19 am
Gov't Buildings Posting - Bill
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c.edgington »
Tue Jul 21, 2015 11:50 am
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Hi All,
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Last post by mloamiller
Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:15 pm
Gov. Abbott on constitutional carry
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v7a »
Mon Jun 15, 2015 2:21 pm
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From :
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I tend to agree with you on this. I think those prone to violence need to be locked up however those people that don't pay their taxes, support their...
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Last post by TXBO
Wed Jul 08, 2015 2:55 pm
Drinking/Intoxicated clarified in Penal Code?
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bigity »
Mon Jun 29, 2015 10:34 am
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I may have missed this in all the OC/campus carry stuff - but was the existing code updated to clarify if you cannot drink or just cannot be...
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You'll have to dig deeper than this to satisfy the answer to your question:
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Last post by joe817
Mon Jul 06, 2015 11:11 pm
So what's the new signage going to be?
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Ruark »
Fri May 29, 2015 11:43 pm
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So how is the signage issue going to work? Will all the current 30 06 signs become obsolete? Will businesses keep their current 30 06 signs and put...
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why agitate a situation. :rules:
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Last post by o b juan
Mon Jul 06, 2015 8:07 am
DPS 2015 Legislations - CHL becomes LTC
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locke_n_load »
Fri Jul 03, 2015 12:20 am
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The CHL is to become the LTC or License to Carry . I think we could have come up with something cooler. All the other stuff we already know from the...
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Topic already running:
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Last post by joe817
Fri Jul 03, 2015 10:32 am
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Last post by XinTX
Tue Jun 23, 2015 5:34 am
Failed Attempt to Rebuke Lawmakers Riles Texas GOP
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juno106 »
Tue Jun 16, 2015 8:39 am
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Say what you want about Stickland, if the House were full of members like him instead of the RINOs, we would now have real campus carry (SB11...
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Your link clearly shows Stickland voting YEA
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Last post by casp625
Sat Jun 20, 2015 6:51 pm
Campus Carry Question
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stash »
Sat Jun 20, 2015 7:44 am
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Maybe I missed it but I don't recall seeing anything re effective notice to prohibit a person with a handgun license from carrying in a certain place...
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You're welcome. Penalties will be different than the new 30.06 sign and are laid out in the bill.
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Last post by jmra
Sat Jun 20, 2015 1:38 pm
Which gun bills were signed by Gov. Abbott?
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Vol Texan »
Sun Jun 14, 2015 2:42 pm
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Please pardon that I'm behind on the news here. I'm overseas in a remote location this week, and my connection is sketchy at best.
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Glad to see this one! Other than HB910 (with the reduction to Class C for accidentally missing a 30.06 sign), this is one of the ones that I was most...
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Last post by Vol Texan
Thu Jun 18, 2015 8:45 am
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Last post by WildBill
Mon Jun 15, 2015 5:29 pm
Is requiring a permit to carry constitutional?
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v7a »
Mon Jun 08, 2015 12:15 pm
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The OCT crowd contend that carry permits are unconstitutional. Of course, whether something is unconstitutional is determined by the U.S. Supreme...
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Perhaps I wasn't eloquent enough. What i was trying to say is that, within the context of our rights, restrictions on those rights are determined by...
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Last post by baldeagle
Sun Jun 14, 2015 8:30 pm
CLEAT: LEOs will pay the ultimate price for open carry
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v7a »
Thu Jun 11, 2015 5:49 pm
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It will be a great day in America when the public stops falling for . Taxi drivers are to become homicide victims as police officers.
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One thing I noticed when watching the legislature was this constant, constant idolizing of law enforcement. Let's listen to what the TRUE experts...
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Last post by Ruark
Sun Jun 14, 2015 1:27 pm
Caliber for Proficiency
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kg5ie »
Sun Jun 14, 2015 1:18 pm
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Did any of the bills changing 411.188 on the caliber required for the proficiency portion of the CHL class to .22 minimum pass? I got caught up in...
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I think it died in committee. It's a shame.
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Last post by joe817
Sun Jun 14, 2015 1:24 pm
U.S. Law Shield - Gun Law Center: Texas Open Carry is Immine
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Tracker »
Sat Jun 06, 2015 4:23 pm
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You're right, it wasn't! It was former Harris County DA Chuck I had to resign in disgrace Rosenthal that instructed all Harris County LEO's to ask...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Fri Jun 12, 2015 2:57 pm
CHL license
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harrycallahan »
Tue Jun 02, 2015 6:52 am
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Does anyone think DPS will rename the program or license and if so to what?
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The C part needs to go away and it just needs to be Handgun License.
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Last post by Right2Carry
Fri Jun 12, 2015 5:09 am
Straus comment on Campus Carry
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v7a »
Wed Jun 10, 2015 6:17 pm
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Not sure if there's video available from .
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It's hard to open closed minds. I think this icon says it all> :banghead:
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Last post by The Wall
Thu Jun 11, 2015 9:57 pm
So what's the deal with knives now?
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Ruark »
Sun May 31, 2015 9:53 pm
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I haven't kept up with the knife bills, with OC and CC getting all my attention. I do know several knife-related bills died. What knife bills did we...
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The one thing that irks me about Texas knife laws is that word bowie , with a lowercase b. That means anything that is like a Bowie knife, or can be...
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Thu Jun 11, 2015 2:24 am
Governor's Action-No Signature Required
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LSUTiger »
Wed Jun 10, 2015 11:06 am
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Interesting nugget of information...
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The way he rushed to post on twitter about HB910 it would make you think he would of signed the day it hit his desk.
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Last post by PBR
Wed Jun 10, 2015 8:28 pm
What are your "complaint" options?
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Ruark »
Mon Jun 01, 2015 8:35 am
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I think it goes without saying that some LEOs are going to perform excessively invasive investigatory stops. Say, instead of just glancing at your...
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The only reason I am glad OC passed is that on a few occasions while riding my motorcycle, my shirt has blown up over and exposing my weapon. I know,...
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Last post by RPBrown
Wed Jun 10, 2015 1:12 pm
House Bill 554
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larrytate1 »
Thu May 14, 2015 6:58 pm
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Before I get into this, I am a Life Member of the NRA, an Endowment Member of the TSRA, and a CHL holder. I preface with this to demonstrate my...
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Larry,
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Last post by smusparty
Tue Jun 09, 2015 12:49 pm
2015 Session - What Was Sent to the Governor?
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gljjt »
Sun May 31, 2015 5:17 pm
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First, thanks to Chas., the TSRA, the NRA and our Representatives and Senators who drove these important measures through. Thanks!
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*Bump* Just because that's what's on all our minds now, & mr1337 was kind enough to provide links to all 6 bills that have been sent to the...
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Last post by joe817
Sat Jun 06, 2015 10:28 pm
SB11 & HB910 This week....
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safety1 »
Sun May 17, 2015 8:11 pm
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We know HB910 will be heard in committee on Monday morning.
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As a bonafide Aggie, I did vote in this poll. We Aggies rarely lose an internet poll.
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Last post by koine2002
Sat Jun 06, 2015 8:36 pm
Some questions prompted by the 84th session
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mojo84 »
Fri Jun 05, 2015 12:32 pm
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This session brought some questions I've had over the years to forefront in my mind. I do not necessarily have the answers or definitive positions...
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I also don't think majority of constituents want it should be the driver of political change. As was said earlier, an elected official's...
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Last post by CJD
Sat Jun 06, 2015 11:01 am
Fox News report on Texas OC
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safety1 »
Wed Jun 03, 2015 8:28 pm
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Thanks VM. I spend a lot of time trying to determine what true and what isn't. I use Twitter as a news aggregator but still have to spend a...
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Last post by mojo84
Fri Jun 05, 2015 6:21 pm
The thread where we thank Mr. Cotton
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Scott Farkus »
Mon Jun 01, 2015 6:27 am
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I know it's been done in some of the other threads, but I felt this deserves a thread all its own.
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Thank you for all the due diligence, time that you have not only putting in for the legislation but for the updates.
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Last post by TBJK
Thu Jun 04, 2015 10:36 pm
OC & campus carry penalties under 30.06
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cprems »
Sat May 30, 2015 10:33 pm
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So when does the Class C misdemeanor kick in? Where is it applicable?
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I have managed not to spend one penny in a business posted 30.06 in over 10 years.
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Last post by Roger Howard
Thu Jun 04, 2015 12:51 pm
Hospital posting
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txbirddog »
Mon Mar 16, 2015 7:17 pm
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Any news on the change to have the guards at entrances if they post 30.06? Not sure on the bill number. Thanks
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Would have been nice. Wife was in a hospital for a few days a while back, and I had to disarm and rearm every time I visited. On nearly every trip, I...
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Last post by Taypo
Tue Jun 02, 2015 10:25 pm
Recording a LEO question
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Kolamer »
Mon Jun 01, 2015 11:13 am
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Does anyone know the outcome of the bill that would make it where you had to be so many feet away from a LEO if you are recording them? I don't...
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Agreed
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Last post by Kolamer
Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:14 am
Knife Bills (HB 905 & HB 3884) in Jeopardy
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Bladed »
Wed May 20, 2015 2:14 pm
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Although both HB 905 (knife preemption) and HB 3884 (decriminalization of illegal knives ) passed unanimously in the House, Chairman John Whitmire...
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That is existing language that has existed in the Texas Local Government Code since 1985. That San Antonio ordinance has been void for thirty years.
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Last post by Bladed
Mon Jun 01, 2015 10:44 pm
Is this a record for views in 15 days?
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puma guy »
Mon Jun 01, 2015 10:34 am
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I noticed the massive number of views for the topic SB11 & HB910 This week.... over 33500. Is that a record?
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That's just crazy. :shock:
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Last post by C-dub
Mon Jun 01, 2015 6:49 pm
HB 910 Conference Committee
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Srnewby »
Thu May 28, 2015 5:21 am
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Since the other threads on HB 910 are getting very long, I am starting a new thread to discuss the next stage in the drive to get HB 910 passed.
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Might I suggest that instead of reading MSM summary of what he said, you read what he actually said. There was no ban, and the statement that guns...
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Last post by ScooterSissy
Mon Jun 01, 2015 6:42 pm
H.B. 176
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mrrooster2u »
Mon Jun 01, 2015 5:43 pm
With all the last minute gun control that the feds will be trying to shove down our throats in coming months, I sure wish H.B. 176 would have passed...
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Last post by mrrooster2u
Mon Jun 01, 2015 5:43 pm
Campus Carry -- Where Are We Now?
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J.R.@A&M »
Sat May 23, 2015 7:50 am
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Although the Senate did not consider a separate proposal that would allow CHL holders to carry their firearms on public colleges and universities —...
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Yes, and we should probably start a pool to see who can come closest to guessing the date after the law goes into effect of the first lawsuit.
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Last post by Glockster
Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:50 am
Another Win - No Bad Bills
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jerry_r60 »
Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:11 am
We all rightly focused on a few bills we really wanted passed. We got a couple and unfortunately didn't get HB308. We should not forget another win....
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Last post by jerry_r60
Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:11 am
SB 179
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twomillenium »
Sun May 31, 2015 4:55 pm
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What happened with SB 179?
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Too bad, I thought it would be a good change especially for older and weaker people.
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Last post by twomillenium
Sun May 31, 2015 5:27 pm
HB 3884
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Target1911 »
Sun May 31, 2015 11:54 am
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What is the status of this knife bill?
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Well that's a BUMMER.
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Last post by Target1911
Sun May 31, 2015 12:57 pm
Laws and Sausage
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JALLEN »
Fri May 29, 2015 9:54 am
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Those that respect the law and love sausage should watch neither being made.
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Breakfast of champions!! :smilelol5:
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Last post by krieghoff
Sat May 30, 2015 9:38 pm
Specific question on open carry
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CJD »
Sat May 30, 2015 10:28 am
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I've been wondering this for a while, but wasn't going to ask unless open carry passed.
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we think alike
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Last post by Tracker
Sat May 30, 2015 12:07 pm
Debate/Town Hall Meeting with Cotton & Grisham?
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu May 28, 2015 12:17 pm
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I suspect I know what Mr. Grisham's response will be, but I propose a combination debate and town hall meeting between C.J. Grisham and myself,...
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Mr. Heath, may I also have a link to that?
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Last post by Robert91RS
Sat May 30, 2015 9:12 am
Parliamentary procedures
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harrycallahan »
Fri May 29, 2015 7:22 am
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What might we expect in the coming days when the House and Senate once again take up HB 910 and SB 11? At times it is apparent that the legislators...
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Well, now that HB 910 is on the governors desk I assume the antis will turn their full force on campus carry. Hopefully we can pull another out of...
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Last post by jmra
Fri May 29, 2015 7:59 pm
sb11/hb910 filibusters
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canvasbck »
Fri May 29, 2015 9:45 am
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I figured this topic deserves it's own thread. The other threads are getting long and this topic can generate plenty of speculation on its own.
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Fri May 29, 2015 6:55 pm
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