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DO NOT POST DIRECT DPS PHONE NUMBERS!!!

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm » in Site Announcements, Questions & Suggestions

Don't even think of posting the direct line phone numbers to the DPS Director or anyone else within DPS. If the number isn't available on the DPS...

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2015 Legislative Deadlines

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Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee

Last post by LDB415 « Mon Apr 06, 2015 3:58 pm
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by 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
Rep. Poncho Nevárez - Vice-Chairman (512) 463-0566 ; fax 512-463-0220
Rep. DeWayne...

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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...

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Mon Apr 06, 2015 3:58 pm
Senate State Affairs Committee Contact Information

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by Charles L. Cotton » Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:25 pm

Sen. Joan Huffman/Chair 512-463-0117 Voice - 512-463-0639 (fax)
Sen. Rodney Ellis/Vice Chair 512-463-0113 Voice - 512-463-0006 (fax)

Members:
Sen....

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Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:25 pm
2015 Bill Status Report

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by 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

HOUSE BILLS:

HB92 (White) Relating to...

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Here we go again

Last post by Ruark « Thu Apr 30, 2015 4:28 pm
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by Rex B » Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:19 am

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"The weekly kumbaya breakfast between the big three Texas lawmakers broke down today into a round-robin of recriminations that concluded with...

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While we're talking about perceptions of the NRA, don't forget the very widespread perception that the NRA is just a marketing front for the gun...
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Thu Apr 30, 2015 4:28 pm
Shoulder or Belt Holster

Last post by XinTX « Sun Apr 26, 2015 6:46 am
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by Rvrrat14 » Mon Apr 20, 2015 9:08 pm

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Is their a true definition in the proposed statutes of these for OC purposes? Thanks!

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I think that photo is of a belt holster that's just carried on his shoulder.

But the only time I could think carrying a Mare's Leg would be if...
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Sun Apr 26, 2015 6:46 am
HB284: License Renewal Requirements

Last post by K5GU « Sat Apr 25, 2015 12:33 pm
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by brhalltx » Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:18 pm

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I stumbled on this today... It looks like the renewal class may be coming back.

84R10273 ADM-F

By: Springer H.B. No. 284

Substitute the...

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The "range instruction" wording is in 411.188(a) today. HB284 is an amendment to 411.188(a), that simply changes the minimum caliber for...

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Sat Apr 25, 2015 12:33 pm
OCT Pro-Gun or Pro-Gun Control?

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by G.A. Heath » Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:50 am

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OCT posted an interesting little bit to their facebook page, anyone who feels that OCT is a no compromise pro-gun organization needs to look a little...

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Dear lord no, he will consider it a manual for what not to do.
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Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:49 am
NRA & TSRA - Thanks

Last post by tomneal « Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:08 am
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by jason812 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:41 pm

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I've been a life member of the NRA for about 12 or 13 years now. I was a member of the TSRA but didn't renew my membership after the first year. I'm...

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Plus 1 on the "Baby Steps"

Except for the changes right after the civil war, we got into this mess one baby step at a time.
We need to get...

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Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:08 am
Any word on HB 937?

Last post by v7a « Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:55 pm
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by hammer58 » Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:49 pm

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Has anyone heard any word on the status of HB 937 relating to campus carry? I see that it is in calenders and is has been sitting there for almost a...

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There was a news article last week that claimed it would hit the floor "in the coming weeks". That's probably just speculation though. In...

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Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:55 pm
watching today's session

Last post by SewTexas « Tue Apr 21, 2015 11:06 am
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by SewTexas » Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:14 am

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on the church security bill.....

honestly they have EACH AND EVERY ONE forgotten New Life and Every Other church shooting!!!! They don't understand...

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yes, I couldn't figure out what they were thinking about the broadness of the bill. I don't have a problem with it, but they seemed to.

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Tue Apr 21, 2015 11:06 am
Removing "Shoulder or Belt" holster from SB17

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by steveincowtown » Tue Mar 17, 2015 11:37 am

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Charles speaks often about how "intellectually dishonest" prosecutors will twist the law.

IMHO the "shoulder or belt" holster...

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Yes
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Tue Apr 21, 2015 5:05 am
Next up?

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by e-bil » Mon Apr 20, 2015 7:36 am

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So now that OC is all but done, is it looking like anything else is going to get done legislatively for firearms this session?

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THIS
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Tue Apr 21, 2015 3:47 am
Confused on HB910 progress

Last post by jerry_r60 « Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:53 am
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by Russell » Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:19 am

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I am seeing some people saying it's on the calendar for a third reading today, but fox news and washington times are reporting it was voted on on...

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Anyone know why this was moved forward without substituting for SB17 to avoid running back through the Senate. I know they would have still had to go...

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Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:53 am
Call-To-Action: HB2405 Gutting TPC §30.06

Last post by RoyGBiv « Sat Apr 18, 2015 6:14 am
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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:37 am

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HB2405 is scheduled for a public hearing tomorrow, April 7th. Oppose this terrible bill!!!

Please call every member of the Homeland Security &...

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"Left Pending in Committee" = Dead, I believe.
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Sat Apr 18, 2015 6:14 am
When will they decide on SB 17 or HB 910

Last post by G.A. Heath « Fri Apr 17, 2015 10:19 pm
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by RPBrown » Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:20 am

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Just as the title says, the Senate has sent SB 17 to the House and the House is about to vote (I hope) on HB 910. So at what point will they pick one...

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None in the senate version either, only that the class must cover the use of restraint holsters and methods and the instructor must be qualified to...

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Fri Apr 17, 2015 10:19 pm
SCR 1

Last post by joe817 « Wed Apr 15, 2015 11:00 pm
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by joe817 » Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:19 am

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This has been placed on the Senate Intent Calendar for 04/13/2015. Phew. It's a powerful statement to the federal government, and worth a read. Makes...

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The House of Representatives received from the Senate SCR 1 yesterday, 04/14/2015.

This will be interesting to see how far this goes.

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Wed Apr 15, 2015 11:00 pm
HB 937 & today's shooting in a college library

Last post by juno106 « Wed Apr 15, 2015 6:52 am
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by juno106 » Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:31 am

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A college shooting is never a good thing. Condolences to all involved.

That being said, with a hearing scheduled for tomorrow (iirc), you might want...

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And here's whats happening in Florida, sound familiar (just change senate to house)?

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Wed Apr 15, 2015 6:52 am
HB 910 & 937 Scheduled for Hearing

Last post by RedTop « Tue Apr 14, 2015 4:55 pm
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by Srnewby » Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:45 pm

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According to the Texas Legislature Online site, HB 910 (companion to SB 17) and HB 937 (companion to SB 11) are scheduled for a hearing before the...

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Looks like it will be back on the floor for debate Friday...I believe.
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Tue Apr 14, 2015 4:55 pm
Interesting article on Texas Senate

Last post by mojo84 « Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:07 am
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by Rex B » Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:33 am

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"The freshmen, who are pretty far to the right, have not been getting along with the Senate’s senior figures for quite some time. Behind the...

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Old guard business as usual status quo almost always resents the new up and coming.

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Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:07 am
House Bill 2918

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by MojaveMan » Fri Mar 13, 2015 10:55 am

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I'm a long time lurker, and have learned a lot from this message board. I am usually content to just sit back, watch, and occasionally participate in...

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Thank goodness he's come to his senses, and shame on the Dallas POA for even thinking that something like this would be good for any part of...
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Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:03 pm
HB 910 (OC) Committee debate - Now

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by TVGuy » Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:10 am

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Online now:

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Got past calendars. On for the 14th. Should pass on the floor without problem.
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Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:59 pm
Lack of progress on gun related bills

Last post by The Wall « Wed Apr 08, 2015 4:14 pm
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by RPBrown » Thu Apr 02, 2015 4:02 pm

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Maybe I am wrong, but it appears to me that so much of the efforts have been spent on Campus carry and OC, that all of the other bills have gone by...

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If that happens perhaps the folks in his district should make sure he doesn't come back for another term.

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Wed Apr 08, 2015 4:14 pm
Did this also happen in TX? Campus Carry & Police Chiefs

Last post by ELB « Wed Apr 08, 2015 1:15 pm
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by juno106 » Wed Apr 08, 2015 11:52 am

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Were all those uniformed and armed (university/college) police chiefs "on duty" when they testified in Austin? Or did they officially take...

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Interesting question.

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Wed Apr 08, 2015 1:15 pm
HB 1509 Related to UCW, amends 46.02

Last post by K5GU « Wed Apr 08, 2015 12:35 pm
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by K5GU » Fri Apr 03, 2015 1:09 pm

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This bill would be good for renters of property whereby they get permission from the owner or person in control (i.e, property manager) of the...

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I think in the scenario "..parents own 275 acres..", you could be considered "person in control";
In the scenario...

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Wed Apr 08, 2015 12:35 pm
Penal Code 46.035 - Subsections (h-1)

Last post by K5GU « Sat Mar 28, 2015 12:33 pm
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by K5GU » Fri Mar 27, 2015 1:58 pm

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In the current Sec. 46.035. UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF HANDGUN BY LICENSE HOLDER statute, there are two (h-1) "defense to prosecution" sections...

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Some of the proposed bills this session (SB311 Campbell, HB308 Springer and HB922 Leach) either strikes, amends, or repeals the (h) subsections, but...

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Sat Mar 28, 2015 12:33 pm
SB17 OC Bill On Intent Calendar for 3-16-2015.

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by K5GU » Wed Mar 11, 2015 4:12 pm
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Fri Mar 27, 2015 3:21 pm
homeland security committee

Last post by oohrah « Fri Mar 27, 2015 9:16 am
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by SewTexas » Tue Mar 24, 2015 10:04 pm

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looks like the Homeland Security committee will be busy tomorrow.

on the agenda are
HB 172 Relating to municipal regulation of electric stun guns,...

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You didn't miss anything, but I think Springer did.

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Fri Mar 27, 2015 9:16 am
SB 179

Last post by ELB « Wed Mar 25, 2015 3:46 pm
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by txglock21 » Fri Mar 20, 2015 9:21 am

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As far as I can see, this bill would change the minimum caliber of the qualifying weapon from a .38 to a .22. The only issue I have with this is from...

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Well, assuming the rest of the legislative road is as smooth, if I ever have to qualify again it looks like I could use my . ;-) From my OC hoster....

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Wed Mar 25, 2015 3:46 pm
Texas3006 called out in public testimony period?

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by Russell » Thu Mar 19, 2015 11:26 am

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Hi guys,

I noticed a post on another website that said the following:

"One group that was called out specifically in the testimony yesterday...

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AHH. Ok, now I get it. Thanks for clearing up my "old timers' moment. As for all the witch hunters I remember when then Gov. Bush signed...
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Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:55 am
HB2823 Introduced. Prohibit physician questions re firearms.

Last post by K5GU « Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:00 pm
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by K5GU » Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:21 pm

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Filed today 3-10-2015 in the House by Spitzer. Relating to prohibiting certain physician questions regarding firearms.

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FYI. The electronic exchange of health information is in the regulations contained (somewhere) in Obama's health care act (ObamaCare), and I think...
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Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:00 pm
SB11 brief update

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Fri Mar 20, 2015 8:09 pm
Straus interview in Texas Tribune Feb 11

Last post by Jason K « Fri Mar 20, 2015 3:50 pm
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by timtheteacher » Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:20 pm

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Straus said the House was broadly in favor of Second Amendment rights, but that the details of any proposed open carry bill will save or sink it....

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With the pressure of Abbott, Patrick, and other Republicans looking to undercut him, I doubt that Strauss has the political capital right now to...

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Fri Mar 20, 2015 3:50 pm
DFW News on NBC Ch. 5 showing deceptive video

Last post by TVGuy « Wed Mar 18, 2015 1:43 pm
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by K5GU » Tue Mar 17, 2015 6:04 pm

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I just watched a news 'teaser' on KXAS channel 5 talking about the new bills for open carry being debated and voted on, but their video clips are...

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I understand your concern and agree with you. Just know, I don't think it was done to purposefully mislead.

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Wed Mar 18, 2015 1:43 pm
Question on SB 17

Last post by Russell « Tue Mar 17, 2015 1:15 pm
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by texasgirl » Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:52 am

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Ok I'm sure this may have been posted somewhere but I haven't found it and the news articles I've found have not addressed it. As passed from the...

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Nice, I noticed that it says "at each entrance to the property". That's a good thing!!

Are there any bills currently submitted that change...

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Tue Mar 17, 2015 1:15 pm
HB 3496

Last post by joe817 « Tue Mar 17, 2015 12:39 am
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by jasday » Mon Mar 16, 2015 8:28 pm

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Been a long time lurker around here, just found something that really caught my interest. What are your thoughts on this bill that was introduced...

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There is a bill that's been filed, HB353 that addresses this issue:

"HB353 (King, Ken) Relating to the application of certain weapons laws to...

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Tue Mar 17, 2015 12:39 am
SB 17 Amendments

Last post by joe817 « Sun Mar 15, 2015 11:05 pm
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by Srnewby » Sun Mar 15, 2015 7:27 pm

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We all know that there will be a number of amendments proposed to SB 17 once debate begins tomorrow. I know that on a federal level, amendments...

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There is an amendment search on TLO. I've never used it but it may come in handy after tomorrow.

I believe the amendments will also be mentioned...

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Sun Mar 15, 2015 11:05 pm
HB2190 "Gun Show Bill"

Last post by cb1000rider « Fri Mar 13, 2015 1:53 pm
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by mr1337 » Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:42 pm

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I just want to point out that even though this is an awful bill, it doesn't actually do anything. I know the INTENT was to make it so any private...

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Bingo. --^

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Fri Mar 13, 2015 1:53 pm
TX ?: delete law references referring to AP ammo

Last post by K5GU « Fri Mar 13, 2015 11:44 am
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by juno106 » Thu Mar 12, 2015 3:34 pm

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Not surprisingly,

I see that is:

Just curious if the TX legislature would have the appetite to also "delete references in current state...

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There is a new house bill HB421 introduced related to: "..exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, accessory, or ammunition from...

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Fri Mar 13, 2015 11:44 am
HB2625 CHL renewal fee waiver for instructors.

Last post by cw3van « Fri Mar 13, 2015 11:40 am
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by K5GU » Mon Mar 09, 2015 4:17 pm
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Fri Mar 13, 2015 11:40 am
Important bill voted out of committee: SB273

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:48 am
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by Charles L. Cotton » Wed Mar 11, 2015 2:27 pm

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Thanks for responding to the call-to-action. SB273 that would create a fine for governmental entities and agencies that post unenforceable 30.06...

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None. The signs would be down before the end of the 3 day "cure" period, but that would be the case if a complaint were filed with the AG's...

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Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:48 am
SB 718 Introduced. Relating to firearm purchase permit.

Last post by RogueUSMC « Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:18 am
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Attachment(s) by K5GU » Sat Mar 07, 2015 1:17 pm

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A new bill to create more work for the Texas DPS. Referred to State Affairs on 03-02-2015.

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Constitutionally, the burden of proof is on the government. We are innocent until the government proves us guilty.

But we have allowed legislation...
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Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:18 am
CANCELLED: Call-To-Action: SB273 - Unenforceable 30.06 signs

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Wed Mar 11, 2015 2:25 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Mar 03, 2015 10:07 am

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Please respond to this CTA and get your family and friends to do likewise. Gun owners have a powerful voice, but only when they use it. Don't rely...

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Thanks for responding to the call-to-action. SB273 was voted favorably from the State Affairs Committee, as substituted. The committee substitute...
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Wed Mar 11, 2015 2:25 pm
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Contact Info.

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Wed Mar 11, 2015 10:54 am
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by Charles L. Cotton » Wed Mar 11, 2015 8:28 am

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Fax: 512-463-0677
Phone: 512-463-0001

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Nothing at the moment. I just posted it so the information would be available for future calls-to-action.

Chas.

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Wed Mar 11, 2015 10:54 am
Open carry in vehicles

Last post by poppo « Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:59 pm
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by Ruark » Wed Feb 18, 2015 10:20 pm

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Argghhhh..... the text in SB17 addresses carrying in a vehicle:

"SECTION 45. Section 46.02(a-1), Penal Code, is amended to
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Yep, it really is that simple. I just don't understand why some people think open carry =open display when not being carried. :headscratch
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Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:59 pm
SB 17 about to go to the Senate Floor - Amendments?

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by K5GU » Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:43 pm

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While in committee, Senator Zaffirini said she was working on an amendment for "External ID" for open carry folks to wear. I suppose this...

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Watched the Senate floor action for a little while. :yawn :sleep

Watched the House floor action for a little while: :yawn :sleep

Watched the...
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Mon Mar 09, 2015 2:48 pm
Homeland Sec. & Public Safety Meeting Tues. 03/10

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by joe817 » Mon Mar 09, 2015 11:01 am

The House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety is considering 4 gun related bills tomorrow starting at 8:00am:

HB 226(Guillen) -...

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Mon Mar 09, 2015 11:01 am
HB 2373 Introduced. New task force to study 'Gun Violence'

Last post by jimlongley « Sun Mar 08, 2015 9:42 pm
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by K5GU » Fri Mar 06, 2015 10:21 am

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Relating to the creation of a task force to conduct a study and develop recommendations to alleviate the incidence of gun violence in this state.

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How do I apply for the job?

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Sun Mar 08, 2015 9:42 pm
HB 2445 Introduced. Amends Disorderly Conduct Statute

Last post by K5GU « Sat Mar 07, 2015 9:53 am
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by K5GU » Fri Mar 06, 2015 10:33 am

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This one caught my attention this week. It would amend the disorderly conduct code (PC 42.01) to strike the following:
"(8) displays a firearm...

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Nope. I kinda like the bill. I'm worried that some people might think the amendment would 'allow someone to walk around pointing a gun..'.
And I...

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Sat Mar 07, 2015 9:53 am
HB2405

Last post by E.Marquez « Sat Mar 07, 2015 12:43 am
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by E.Marquez » Fri Mar 06, 2015 11:38 am

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Another attack on 30.06 notification requirements
In RED struck out
(3) "Written communication" means a sign posted in
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Sat Mar 07, 2015 12:43 am
Another Gun Rights In Texas Round Table.

Last post by G.A. Heath « Fri Mar 06, 2015 5:59 pm

by G.A. Heath » Fri Mar 06, 2015 5:59 pm

The last Round Table I did was pretty good, but I think with your help we can kick it up a few notches. To do so I am planning this one further out,...

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Fri Mar 06, 2015 5:59 pm
Campus carry would cost Texas colleges millions

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by TxD » Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:39 am

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What a crock.

"According to fiscal analyses drawn up by Texas' higher education systems and obtained by the Houston Chronicle, so-called campus...

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This movie from 1974 probably had a lot to do with it also. It was popular my senior year. IIRC, the plot ( that's a generous term ) involved...
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by Charles L. Cotton » Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:27 pm

I have posted the phone and fax numbers for each of the Members of the Senate State Affairs Committee. It's at the top of the 2015 Legislative...

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Senate Bills 179 and 273 on State Affairs Agenda Today

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by K5GU » Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:28 am

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Looks like they'll broadcast beginning around 9 am this morning.

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FYI..this is the letter I faxed to Dan Patrick, and is very similar to the letters I sent to my Senator and the State Affairs committee today.

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