2017 Bill Status Report
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Nov 15, 2016 11:03 am
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Color-coded and linked bills are available on the on the Texas Firearms Coalition website. Note: The color-coding on the TFC website is especially...
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Final update posted 6/2/17.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Fri Jun 02, 2017 2:02 pm
Please add the following bill(s) to the Bill Status Report
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue Nov 15, 2016 11:13 am
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I will update the Bill Status Report periodically as new bills are filed and as action is taken on existing bills. This will not be done on a daily...
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HB 3784: Relating to persons approved by DPS to administer online the classroom instruction part of the handgun proficiency course.
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Last post by rob777
Wed May 03, 2017 7:07 am
Wait 'til Next Year
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tomneal »
Wed May 31, 2017 12:55 pm
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I's it too early to start a Wait 'til Next Year topic? :txflag:
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I'm not one to sit on my hands between legislative sessions. I get involved with every local election in which I vote. I meet with candidates in my...
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Last post by Jusme
Mon May 21, 2018 1:53 pm
HB435 Volunteer Emergency Svces Carrying
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NotRPB »
Tue Mar 14, 2017 1:56 pm
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HB 435 King, Ken | et al.
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While I have yet to hear of a test case, the opportunity is there.
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Last post by SRO1911
Mon May 14, 2018 12:22 pm
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Last post by Ameer
Mon Sep 25, 2017 5:40 pm
HB 560 - Holy Grail?
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mr1337 »
Fri Dec 09, 2016 5:17 pm
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Here it is, probably the most anticipated bill of the session for the likes of us:
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In case someone was wondering:
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Last post by mloamiller
Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:29 pm
HB 1819 makes shockwave legal
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FCMatt »
Thu Jun 08, 2017 10:05 am
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Just saw this on TTAG cause I was hoping to pick up a shockwave and was surprised to learn we can't have them in Texas. That is until Abbot signs...
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Remove the barrel on your 590 and put it in the storage compartment in two pieces. It's not like you're going to get it out of storage there very...
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Last post by CleverNickname
Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:51 am
Did we get shut out this year
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RPBrown »
Wed May 10, 2017 3:16 pm
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It appears that we got shut out for all of the 2A bills for this session. Looks like everything got stopped at the Calendars Committee. Did we get...
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rlol ya know its gonna happen too! There is always one nut in the bag that will put it on YouTube
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Last post by TreyHouston
Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:23 pm
Bill: HB 2009. No more Hunter ed for vets
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FCMatt »
Tue Jun 13, 2017 9:11 pm
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Exempts all honorable veterans and cops completely from the whole Hunter education course. Active duty too. Signed.
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Lol, you old Coors.
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Last post by FCMatt
Sun Jun 18, 2017 6:13 am
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Last post by bblhd672
Thu Jun 15, 2017 5:42 pm
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Last post by steveincowtown
Wed Jun 14, 2017 4:24 pm
sb263 stuck in homeland security
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kg5ie »
Thu May 11, 2017 10:26 am
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I see sb263 is stuck in Homeland Security. I guess once again the change to caliber restriction for proficiency (down to .22 from .32) will die in...
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Signed by the Governor.
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Last post by Papa_Tiger
Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:33 pm
Dallas State Rep Arrested for DWI
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SewTexas »
Wed Jun 07, 2017 11:51 am
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Think she's upset about the special session?
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hey man, she's just trying to prove she's one uh da people and will garner many more votes in the next election.
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Last post by Abraham
Fri Jun 09, 2017 9:38 am
HB 3784
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NotRPB »
Tue May 02, 2017 4:33 pm
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HB 3784
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Personally, i think online training for this is kinda ineffective. Will you still be able to go to classroom training as well? I don't see this...
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Last post by TreyHouston
Thu Jun 08, 2017 11:09 am
Can 560 be resurrected?
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Ruark »
Tue May 30, 2017 7:43 pm
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Is there any... any path in which 560 could be resurrected, should a special session be called?
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560 has 0% chance. 1911 is multiple times more likely to get passed. But 0 x anything is 0.
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Last post by locke_n_load
Tue Jun 06, 2017 9:37 pm
SB 16 - priority bill, reduction of LTC fees
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RHenriksen »
Mon Nov 21, 2016 1:29 pm
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Nice to see a 2A bill make it onto the Lt. Gov's priority list. Shame it's not about elimination of gun free zones, though.
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No, the email said a couple of things were pending (one being veteran status) but never heard anything else. Can't imagine why i'd have to resubmit...
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Last post by Rhino1
Mon Jun 05, 2017 10:45 am
When will the dust settle?
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rob777 »
Thu Jun 01, 2017 6:50 am
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When will we know what has passed (good or bad) in relation to LTC? :waiting:
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Yes. HB 1935. 5.5 blades are still restricted from those under 18 yo and for everyone for certain locations. The locations are nearly, not quite,...
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Last post by ELB
Sat Jun 03, 2017 10:53 am
Call-To-Action: HB421 & HB659
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Charles L. Cotton »
Fri Mar 10, 2017 2:09 pm
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Two bills dealing with volunteer church security personnel should come up for a vote in the House Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee on...
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If it is not vetoed by Governor Abbot.
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Last post by Papa_Tiger
Fri Jun 02, 2017 6:27 pm
No state guns
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ELB »
Fri May 26, 2017 4:29 pm
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HCR 51, to designate the 1847 Colt Walker as the official handgun of Texas, and SCR 8, to designate the cannon as the state gun of Texas, don't look...
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As I read the code excepted above, it does NOT say that a firearm made before 1899 is not a firearm (for the purposes that chapter).
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Last post by ELB
Wed May 31, 2017 11:02 am
1942 Teacher Parking Lot Law
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kg5ie »
Mon May 22, 2017 5:50 pm
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I see it was sent to calendar. Wonder if it will get a vote?
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SB 1566 that is....
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Last post by flowrie
Tue May 30, 2017 8:36 pm
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Tue May 30, 2017 4:37 pm
Bills Still Alive as of the evening of 5/23
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KLB »
Tue May 23, 2017 9:29 pm
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I got an email from the SREC reporting on legislative deadlines and certain bills. The following gun-related bills are said still to be a priority....
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Just checked TLO, there is activity on SB 2065 today.
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Last post by flowrie
Sat May 27, 2017 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 28, 2017 (139th day)
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mdubtx »
Thu May 25, 2017 8:23 pm
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As we move into the final days of this session, how likely are bills sent to conference committees to see a return to the floors by Saturday for...
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Wondering the same thing myself.
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Last post by flowrie
Thu May 25, 2017 9:55 pm
SB 88- Making red light camera tickets illegal
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TVGuy »
Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:47 pm
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Has anyone been following this one? It's passed the Senate, will it pass the house?
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If I may ask, where are you getting a requirement for 2 second stop ?
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Last post by E.Marquez
Thu May 25, 2017 2:25 pm
Call-To-Action: HB421
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon May 08, 2017 9:16 am
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Anyone interested in HB421, Rep. Rinaldi's volunteer church security Bill, should call the Todd Hunter, Chairman of the House Calendars Committee, at...
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any word on amended SB2065 ??
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Last post by safety1
Wed May 24, 2017 2:26 pm
SB 1408 - Call to Action ***Need your help***
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ninjamedic2293 »
Wed May 17, 2017 12:56 pm
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Texas Senate Bill 1408 allows trained and qualified fire and EMS first responders to carry a concealed weapon on duty for defensive use. Situations...
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Very much agree. I am employed by a north Texas county as an EMS responder. There are 7 different volunteer FD's in my district. They are invaluable...
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Last post by Daddio-on-patio
Tue May 23, 2017 9:19 am
SB349 by Creighton: Clarification of School Activity Grounds
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Charles L. Cotton »
Fri Dec 23, 2016 6:11 pm
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Below is an article I just published on concerning Sen. Creighton's SB349. It clarifies current law as to the scope of school activity grounds in...
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Sure there is......it's called a hidden agenda. What people say doesn't always match what they believe.
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Last post by 1911 10MM
Mon May 22, 2017 7:13 pm
SB 1942 - guys, please help me out!
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Inarus »
Sat May 13, 2017 3:32 pm
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Good afternoon Gunboard Forums!
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Quick update guys and girls:
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Last post by Inarus
Sun May 21, 2017 6:12 pm
HB1911 Com Substitute
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locke_n_load »
Sat Apr 22, 2017 10:45 pm
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Committee substitute text for HB1911 released today.
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What are they going to do? Run off and tell Straus that I won't vote for politicians who won't vote for my legislative priorities. So rabid! :shock:
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Last post by Lambda Force
Fri May 19, 2017 10:56 pm
What is status Restoration of Gun Rights in Austin?
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Beiruty »
Mon Apr 17, 2017 3:53 pm
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What is status of the Restoration of Gun Rights in Austin?
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SB263 - Removing the caliber restriction for the LTC test - Committee report filed with the Committee Coordinator
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Last post by Papa_Tiger
Thu May 18, 2017 8:37 pm
Hearings Tuesday
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NotRPB »
Mon May 15, 2017 10:01 am
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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SB 1408 left pending.
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Tue May 16, 2017 9:09 am
Help me understand
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Kkpsiknl »
Tue May 09, 2017 11:01 pm
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So I just watched the house adjourn for the evening. Did a bunch of bills just die? Or, which is probably the case, am I confused on the dates?
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I think it's somewhere between 4% and 9% R vs D in this state, but your statements still are 100% valid TAM. And 9% is still close.
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Last post by TexasJohnBoy
Mon May 15, 2017 9:13 am
Rep. Todd Hunter's NRA "A" Grade
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mdubtx »
Mon May 08, 2017 9:04 pm
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Found this while searching Todd Hunter on the forum:
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Interesting quote and good question.
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Last post by ELB
Tue May 09, 2017 11:06 am
SB1942 on Senate floor now
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NotRPB »
Mon May 08, 2017 2:11 pm
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School Employee Parking Lot Bill
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House companion bill
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Last post by NotRPB
Mon May 08, 2017 2:30 pm
Texas House of Representatives Question
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zmcgooga »
Fri May 05, 2017 3:43 pm
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I've been watching the live stream of the Texas House of Representatives for the last couple of days and kind it pretty intriguing, and since it was...
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This is old, but it should explain things.
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Last post by Flightmare
Fri May 05, 2017 3:51 pm
HB421 Reported Favorably as Substituted
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troglodyte »
Wed Mar 29, 2017 11:42 am
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Just got a notice that HB421 was reported favorably as substituted . I'm not sure exactly what that means (and I have been trying to follow the...
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No more or less than restricting what activities an individual performs on their property.
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Last post by Lambda Force
Thu May 04, 2017 9:07 pm
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Last post by Flightmare
Tue May 02, 2017 1:25 pm
Specific gunbuster sign?
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Ruark »
Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:23 pm
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I was just wondering, assuming 1911 passes, does ANY kind of no guns sign preclude unlicensed carry, or does it specifically need to be a red-slash...
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From the San Antonio fines and court costs sites.
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Last post by jmorris
Tue May 02, 2017 12:24 pm
Rights for me but not for thee! HB 560 fading, HB 873 alive?
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casp625 »
Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:06 am
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Like many of you, I was a little disappointed to learn that HB 560 (a.k.a. ) was put on the back burner and left to die. But ironically enough,...
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Look at their bylaws and see how the union performs the election. They may only be electing a group of officers from 2 or more groups chosen by the...
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Last post by G.A. Heath
Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:24 pm
Couple Bills today Hearings
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NotRPB »
Thu Apr 27, 2017 8:19 am
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COMMITTEE: Public Education HOUSE
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I like SB 459...
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Last post by TexasJohnBoy
Thu Apr 27, 2017 12:41 pm
SB4-Sanctuary City ban
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sbrawley »
Wed Feb 08, 2017 8:24 am
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In case you wanted to know, SB 4 passed the Senate last night and is enroute to the house.
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Now we need a leftist judge in Austin to declare this law unconstitutional per the (200 page) Texas Constitution. Or maybe someone can take it to a...
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Last post by ScottDLS
Thu Apr 27, 2017 10:04 am
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Last post by Papa_Tiger
Wed Apr 26, 2017 11:28 am
Question for Charles
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TexAg08 »
Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:42 pm
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Charles,
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I m not Charles but found this on the TFC website. Might be others since there seem to be quite a few duplicates.
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Last post by rob777
Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:04 pm
SB1943 and HOA Common Areas
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TexAg08 »
Sat Apr 22, 2017 10:28 am
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Charles,
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Thanks for the reply. I was afraid that the bills text would not go far enough to eliminate signage from common areas. I've read in detail the post...
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Last post by TexAg08
Sun Apr 23, 2017 9:11 pm
HB1911: Rep. White's Press Release
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Charles L. Cotton »
Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:01 am
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Don't attack anyone mentioned in this press release! I want pro-gun bills to pass far more than I want to provide a venting opportunity.
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:iagree:
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Last post by ralewis
Sat Apr 22, 2017 6:05 pm
Alice's and Charles' testimony was great on Gunbuster sign Bill
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NotRPB »
Tue Apr 11, 2017 5:10 pm
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live stream
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Sounds like there was no vote on HB899 today? Can someone confirm? Website still says left pending as of the 11th.... which is fine by me!
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Last post by TexasJohnBoy
Tue Apr 18, 2017 6:08 pm
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Last post by NotRPB
Tue Apr 18, 2017 12:38 pm
HB1911 and HB375 Editorial Opinion
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Middle Age Russ »
Thu Apr 06, 2017 4:03 pm
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... in the Austin Statesman. The stance seems pretty predictable given the publisher, but the author would have us believe he is like us and that...
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The fact he's only had someone at gunpoint while on-duty twice in 8 years on the job makes me question his level of experience in the first place....
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Last post by SQLGeek
Tue Apr 18, 2017 1:27 am
SB 288 - Motorcycle "lane splitting" bill
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TVGuy »
Thu Jan 12, 2017 11:47 am
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I apologize in advance if this should be in a different area, as it is not gun related.
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I’ve been riding for 16 years. I average about 4 days a week commuting in Houston traffic. I have lane-split a handful of times when the traffic was...
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Last post by varko
Wed Apr 12, 2017 3:20 pm
What is CSHB 1911?
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RPBrown »
Fri Mar 24, 2017 10:05 am
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I received a tweet from Alice Tripp about CSHB 1911 and she thanks Charles for his assistance. I cannot locate any information on this. Anyone know...
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I see that the committee met today, any movement in 1911?i was asleep most of the day because I'm on nights right now
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Tue Apr 04, 2017 6:48 pm
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