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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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Disappointing start to 2019 session

Last post by LDB415 « Fri Jan 11, 2019 9:41 am
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by LDB415 » Thu Jan 10, 2019 10:59 am

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EmpowerTexans.com sends out a daily memo with various interesting bits. Two things in today's interested me. The first seems obvious. Why can you...

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I guess I misunderstood or misinterpreted. It sounded to me like if I call or go by my representatives district office and say I'm for xxxx or I'm...

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Fri Jan 11, 2019 9:41 am
New Jersey criminalizes speech

Last post by bbhack « Thu Jan 03, 2019 3:17 pm
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by bbhack » Thu Dec 06, 2018 9:59 pm

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Defense Distributed filed an emergency TRO.

The link has members only in it, although I don't think it was intended to be private.

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Hearing scheduled.

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Thu Jan 03, 2019 3:17 pm
Learn To Testify

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by 4copas » Sun Dec 23, 2018 2:02 pm

I think Miss Rachel does a good job with her seminar. Video has a brief black screen but recovers. Opinions? Any corrections to what she says?

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Sun Dec 23, 2018 2:02 pm
30.06/30.07 question

Last post by ScottDLS « Wed Dec 19, 2018 4:59 pm
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by TexanVeteran » Thu Dec 13, 2018 6:19 pm
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I have a question regarding notices from establishments.

Where are they required to be and do they have to be weather-resistant?

This question is...

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It would seem to be stronger, but it has been ruled to mean exactly the same as a Defense. It is an exception to the application of... is the...
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Last post by ScottDLS
Wed Dec 19, 2018 4:59 pm
While you were distracted: HR7115

Last post by Deitz83 « Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:32 am

by Deitz83 » Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:32 am

H. R. 7115 was introduced. 2019 will be interesting. I am buying parts for Xmas...
To prohibit the sale, acquisition, distribution in commerce, or...

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Last post by Deitz83
Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:32 am
Interesting gun bills filed for 2019 session

Last post by The Annoyed Man « Wed Nov 14, 2018 6:44 pm
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by mojo84 » Mon Nov 12, 2018 12:24 pm
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Here is an interesting bill that was filed today regarding guns that are made in Texas and stay in Texas.

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Amen to clarifying the Commerce Clause, but I think that Civil Asset Forfeiture is the greatest of all the injustices that gov’ts engage in - at ANY...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Wed Nov 14, 2018 6:44 pm
How pro-gun is Dennis Bonnen?

Last post by mojo84 « Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:25 pm
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by mojo84 » Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:39 am

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Looks like he may be the next speaker of the Texas house. I know little to nothing about him. Any thoughts or insight into just how strong he is when...

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Thanks. Last I saw they were still sorting them out and trying to get them posted.

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Last post by mojo84
Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:25 pm
New Dems will pass gun control

Last post by Gator Guy « Sat Nov 10, 2018 12:53 pm
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by chasfm11 » Sat Nov 10, 2018 6:39 am

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Maybe. They seem to have forgotten that it takes two parts of Congress for new legislation.

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Take the guns first, go through due process second.

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Last post by Gator Guy
Sat Nov 10, 2018 12:53 pm
Its Time to Texit.

Last post by bblhd672 « Thu Nov 08, 2018 8:40 am
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by PriestTheRunner » Sun Sep 02, 2018 7:00 pm
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Hello all,
Despite the sake of this being a political post, I hope the comments and discussions below can be respectful and considerate towards all...

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Mainly because modern Republicans have “higher standards of decorum” and will take repeated punches to the face without responding in kind. The...
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Thu Nov 08, 2018 8:40 am
Book Review.... "Rise of the Warrior Cop: The Militarization of America's Police Forces"

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by The Annoyed Man » Sat May 13, 2017 9:16 am
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I'm currently about a quarter of the way through a book which I am enjoying very much, and thought I would recommend it to anyone interested - Rise...

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Balko’s latest expose: Little Rock’s dangerous and illegal drug war
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Last post by bblhd672
Sun Oct 14, 2018 8:55 pm
Texas Legislative Law Handbook

Last post by mojo84 « Sat Oct 06, 2018 3:50 am
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by mojo84 » Thu Oct 04, 2018 11:18 am

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Have you purchased this? If so, do you recommend it?

I know I could use more education on how our legislature works and this popped up on my...

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I do reference the site for bill updates and status. I was thinking more in the way of gaining a better understanding of the processes, procedures...

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Last post by mojo84
Sat Oct 06, 2018 3:50 am
Ted Cruz Sign

Last post by bigtek « Sat Sep 15, 2018 2:52 pm
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by rotor » Fri Sep 14, 2018 6:39 pm

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Not very easy to get. I got this at my local Republican party office. I emailed Cruz people trying to get one with no response. It is being monitored...

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No motion activated sprinkler?

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Last post by bigtek
Sat Sep 15, 2018 2:52 pm
Should Congress End Qualified Immunity for Police Officers?

Last post by TomS « Fri Sep 14, 2018 2:53 pm
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by Texas1836 » Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:10 pm

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“In the early morning hours of July 15, 2012, a young man named Andrew Scott was up late, home with his girlfriend. They were playing video games...

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Then you would also be named in the lawsuit since you are compensating the officer for his service with your money. Same thing.

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Last post by TomS
Fri Sep 14, 2018 2:53 pm
Keeping an eye out for "Red Flag" legislation

Last post by O.F.Fascist « Tue May 08, 2018 6:53 pm

by O.F.Fascist » Tue May 08, 2018 6:53 pm

I saw this today, that atleast part of the ACLU has spoken out against such legislation.

I'm glad in Texas our legislature isn't meeting this...

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Last post by O.F.Fascist
Tue May 08, 2018 6:53 pm
Representative Green calls for impeachment

Last post by snorri « Sat Mar 10, 2018 6:54 pm
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by treadlightly » Wed May 17, 2017 3:40 pm
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I didn't see any articles of impeachment, so they may not have been drafted yet.

I hate to say it, but I doubt Trump will survive politically for a...

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If they can't accomplish anything, why keep voting for them?
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Last post by snorri
Sat Mar 10, 2018 6:54 pm
Voting Thread for March 6th

Last post by philip964 « Wed Mar 07, 2018 9:19 am
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by locke_n_load » Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:09 pm
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Wanted to start a thread for elections tomorrow - anyone want to go over who they are voting for and why?
I don't vote straight Republican anymore...

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So Wall (lady always holding a gun) spent 6 million of her own money and got 12,000 votes. The Navy seal got about the same and a guy I don't know at...
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Last post by philip964
Wed Mar 07, 2018 9:19 am
Been Thinking About the Current Crazyness....

Last post by The Annoyed Man « Sat Feb 24, 2018 12:59 am
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by anygunanywhere » Thu Feb 22, 2018 9:58 am

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The mid-terms are coming up this fall.

I'm going out on a limb and predict that all of this anti-2A and anti-gun stuff backfires on the dumbocrats....

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Oh, I can think of one or two...... but I think that most would, if they thought it would curry them more favor with the Democrat Steno Pool (AKA...

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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sat Feb 24, 2018 12:59 am
HD9: Paddie / Boersma

Last post by KC5AV « Fri Feb 23, 2018 6:32 pm

by KC5AV » Fri Feb 23, 2018 6:32 pm

Last night my local paper sponsored a debate between the 2 candidates in HD9 and the 2 candidates for Harrison County DA.

Chris Paddie is the...

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Last post by KC5AV
Fri Feb 23, 2018 6:32 pm
Texas SD8: Huffines Or Paxton?

Last post by Flightmare « Tue Feb 20, 2018 3:02 pm
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by TrueFlog » Tue Feb 20, 2018 2:25 pm

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There doesn't seem to be a lot of information on either candidate other than your typical boilerplate Republican positions. Both candidates have run...

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Absent of other information, I would encourage you to lookup voter guides from sources you trust, on issues that are important to you. Additionally,...

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Last post by Flightmare
Tue Feb 20, 2018 3:02 pm
Fix NICS Bill

Last post by stroo « Mon Feb 19, 2018 3:24 pm

by stroo » Mon Feb 19, 2018 3:24 pm

What is the NRA's position on the Fix NICS Bill proposed by Senator Cornyn? I looked on the NRA-ILA site and couldn't find anything.

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Last post by stroo
Mon Feb 19, 2018 3:24 pm
Christie Signs Bump Stock Ban in NJ

Last post by Ruark « Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:02 am
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by thehemi » Fri Jan 19, 2018 1:21 pm
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I apologize if this is the wrong section. I wasn't sure if this was a Texas specific section?

Lame Duck Christie Signs Bump Stock Ban: New...

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I've seen several youtubes of people blasting away bump firing using just a forefinger, maybe with a rubber band.
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Last post by Ruark
Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:02 am
GOP lawmaker drafts bill requiring journalists to register with police

Last post by MeMelYup « Fri Dec 22, 2017 1:53 pm
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by seph » Fri Oct 13, 2017 11:06 pm
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Fri Dec 22, 2017 1:53 pm
Straus not running for a new term.

Last post by tbrown « Sun Nov 12, 2017 8:07 pm
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by Nuts » Wed Oct 25, 2017 10:48 am
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Just got this in my email

“I believe that in a representative democracy, those who serve in public office should do so for a time, not for a...

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I know the movie and got the reference but I also know the Texas legislature.
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Last post by tbrown
Sun Nov 12, 2017 8:07 pm
Straus has a challenger

Last post by SewTexas « Sun Oct 01, 2017 10:53 pm
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by ELB » Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:27 pm

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Working on a link. On my phone, pain to do links.

ETA
Chuck Lindell (@chucklindell)
9/22/17, 16:28
House Speaker Joe Straus gets an opponent, GOP...

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really, what I would like to see? is Strauss have a real challenger in his district, lose his seat. Then have a free for all election for the...

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Last post by SewTexas
Sun Oct 01, 2017 10:53 pm
Seattle gun tax failure? Firearm sales plummet, violence spikes after law passes

Last post by bblhd672 « Mon Jul 24, 2017 2:13 pm
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by Bitter Clinger » Thu Jun 15, 2017 11:41 am
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:banghead:

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Eventually enough people will leave the city of Seattle to settle in other areas, then vote in the exact kind of people in their new area who ruined...
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Last post by bblhd672
Mon Jul 24, 2017 2:13 pm
Signatures on amendements?

Last post by mdubtx « Mon May 22, 2017 6:06 pm

by mdubtx » Mon May 22, 2017 6:06 pm

I have been looking at .pdf copies of amendments to bills from the current session.

What do the signatures all over the page mean? The obvious...

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Mon May 22, 2017 6:06 pm
SB 1588 please call calendars committee

Last post by powerboatr « Thu May 18, 2017 1:33 pm

by powerboatr » Thu May 18, 2017 1:33 pm

SB 1588 is leaving transportation committee today headed to calendars in the House for a chance at voting
it removes most yearly safety vehicle...

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Last post by powerboatr
Thu May 18, 2017 1:33 pm
Texas sues Austin over sanctuary nonsense

Last post by Lambda Force « Tue May 16, 2017 10:50 pm
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by treadlightly » Tue May 09, 2017 9:44 am
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I think Austin forgot the prime directive. Don't mess with Texas.

Kind of sad the fines for signs law didn't get the same kind of enthusiasm,...

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rlol
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Last post by Lambda Force
Tue May 16, 2017 10:50 pm
Comey given notice

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by treadlightly » Tue May 09, 2017 5:01 pm
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He's fired. Sacked, given the boot, the bum's rush out the door, he is now unemployed. Happy, happy, happy.

A CNN commentator says this may not be a...

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Dale....as they say in South... bless your heart ... :yawn
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Last post by parabelum
Tue May 16, 2017 9:04 pm
Why aren't more poor folks pro-2A?

Last post by Deitz83 « Thu May 04, 2017 7:38 pm
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by Soccerdad1995 » Mon Apr 03, 2017 1:54 pm
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OK, here's what I don't understand. Poor folks, generally speaking are more likely to vote Democrat than Republican. I'm inferring from this that the...

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:iagree: Many people of color shoot all of the time in the country.
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Last post by Deitz83
Thu May 04, 2017 7:38 pm
How to visit the legislature in session?

Last post by Papa_Tiger « Tue May 02, 2017 1:45 pm
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by oohrah » Mon May 01, 2017 10:59 am

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I'm going to have a lot of free time this week and next, and I thought I would head to Austin to see our much vaunted lege. I was hoping some of you...

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They weren't the last time I was there.

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Last post by Papa_Tiger
Tue May 02, 2017 1:45 pm
Violence against police could soon be hate crime in Texas

Last post by baseballguy2001 « Sat Apr 08, 2017 5:09 pm
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by sbrawley » Sun Nov 20, 2016 9:55 pm
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Gov. Abbott is pushing a measure to make violence against police a Hate Crime .

Gov. Abbott made the following statement in response to the murder...

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The legislation will probably pass and get singed into law. This just proves that statists are on both sides of the aisle. If a hypothetical...
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Last post by baseballguy2001
Sat Apr 08, 2017 5:09 pm
Anti Asset Forfeiture bill?

Last post by earlwb « Sun Apr 02, 2017 10:45 am
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by android » Thu Feb 09, 2017 1:47 pm
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I saw the Trump hoopla about trying to get the sheriff fired that is behind anti forfeiture laws. As with many things, he is completely wrong.

Is...

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It needs a due process system in place. Years ago it seemed like a good idea until they started abusing it and just seizing money and property for...
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Sun Apr 02, 2017 10:45 am
Businesses Posting 30.06/07 Should Provide Safe Storage

Last post by WildBill « Tue Mar 21, 2017 9:05 am
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by DDfst21 » Sun Mar 19, 2017 6:18 am
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Businesses posting 30.06 / 07 signs exclude license holders that do not have cars, choose to walk, bike or use public transportation or are employed...

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Sort of like having your tongue in cheek rasher than sticking it out. ;-)
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Last post by WildBill
Tue Mar 21, 2017 9:05 am
Texas state rep shot in the head

Last post by jweg84 « Sun Jan 01, 2017 11:19 pm
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by juno106 » Sun Jan 01, 2017 11:01 pm

I didn't see this posted yet.

If this is the wrong forum, please move.

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Last post by jweg84
Sun Jan 01, 2017 11:19 pm
Tracking Bills in the Tex. Leg.

Last post by SewTexas « Thu Dec 08, 2016 10:56 pm
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by The Wall » Tue Dec 06, 2016 3:37 pm

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You can do this yourself if you wish on the Texas Legislature website. You register and you can have your own list of bills to watch. I did this last...

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does anyone know if there is a maximum on this feature? I have several groups I'm watching bills for. This would make my job(s) easier.

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Last post by SewTexas
Thu Dec 08, 2016 10:56 pm
5th Circuit Court of Appeals - TX voter ID law

Last post by Lynyrd « Wed Nov 02, 2016 6:27 pm
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by mojo84 » Wed Jul 20, 2016 1:18 pm
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Found it is discriminatory and unconstitutional per reports.

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One time, if you are a citizen, and living. :mad5
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Last post by Lynyrd
Wed Nov 02, 2016 6:27 pm
Changing the Laws of Texas

Last post by KLB « Mon Oct 31, 2016 5:22 pm
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by TEX » Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:17 am

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How do you change laws in Texas from a citizen’s efforts other than asking your representative to introduce a bill. I don’t believe Texas has “direct...

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That's why I mentioned trade groups with lots of money. Legislators all se habla dinero.

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Last post by KLB
Mon Oct 31, 2016 5:22 pm
New York Times Lets Honest Conclusion Slip By

Last post by crazy2medic « Sun Oct 23, 2016 9:54 am
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by KLB » Sat Oct 22, 2016 8:42 pm

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New York Times Examines Mass Shootings and Gun Laws. Even they characterized their findings as Dispiriting to Anyone Hoping for Simple Legislative...

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I doubt the New York Times would recognize honesty if it jumped and bit them, the main stream media is nothing more than a shill for socialist agenda!

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Last post by crazy2medic
Sun Oct 23, 2016 9:54 am
5th Amendment - help please

Last post by TexasJohnBoy « Sun Oct 09, 2016 5:50 pm
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by C-dub » Tue Oct 04, 2016 9:23 am
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With pleading the fifth becoming more and more prevalent among those being summoned to testify before congress or various senate hearings, I began...

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I believe this is the case being referenced -
That case aside, I'll still be very guarded when I feel I may be the subject of an investigation in...
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Last post by TexasJohnBoy
Sun Oct 09, 2016 5:50 pm
Congress Could Recognize Remington’s 200th Anniversary

Last post by FastCarry « Sat Sep 24, 2016 11:53 am
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by Pawpaw » Sat Sep 24, 2016 7:01 am

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House Resolution 870 . :lol:

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Aw man.. This makes me want to get a Remington R1 now.... Dagnabbit

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Last post by FastCarry
Sat Sep 24, 2016 11:53 am
uneven reciprocity

Last post by Abraham « Mon Sep 19, 2016 12:25 pm
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by a.nonimous » Sun Sep 18, 2016 7:31 pm

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any way to speak with our state legislators about reciprocity? Texas is very generous and recognizes valid permits from pretty much any state, yet...

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Negative reciprocity (if you will) isn't the way to go.

Paralleling ELB's sentiments, the more 2nd Amendment folks the merrier.

California coastal,...

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Last post by Abraham
Mon Sep 19, 2016 12:25 pm
Austin City Hall to Fight AG Opinion

Last post by puma guy « Sun Jul 10, 2016 12:04 pm
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by stash » Sat Jul 09, 2016 7:06 am
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Looks like Austin officials are not going to back down from the AG's Tuesday opinion regarding firearms in city hall. Looks like the city has until...

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Not being a lawyer it would seem to apply, so I asked in previous posts why this sort of action by official wouldn't be construed as official...
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Last post by puma guy
Sun Jul 10, 2016 12:04 pm
TN new law makes businesses liable

Last post by Keith B « Sun Jul 03, 2016 1:57 pm
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by ErnieP » Sun Jul 03, 2016 9:59 am

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A new Tennessee law, effective July 1st, makes businesses that prohibit legal carry liable for all damages sustained if attacked on premises. I'm net...

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Already being discussed here

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Last post by Keith B
Sun Jul 03, 2016 1:57 pm
Ex-DHS head: Gun control wouldn't have stopped Orlando attack

Last post by Pawpaw « Wed Jun 29, 2016 8:18 am

by Pawpaw » Wed Jun 29, 2016 8:18 am

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Wed Jun 29, 2016 8:18 am
California Concealed Carry Court Ruling

Last post by Pawpaw « Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:43 am
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by jminn1 » Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:37 am

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This just just out:

I haven't vetted the content.

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Already running:

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Last post by Pawpaw
Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:43 am
Moms Demand 2016 and beyond

Last post by Soccerdad1995 « Wed Jun 08, 2016 11:47 am
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by v7a » Sat Jun 13, 2015 6:12 pm
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Wed Jun 08, 2016 11:47 am
Gun/Ammo Tax Free Weekend

Last post by Skiprr « Wed Jun 01, 2016 5:47 am
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by locke_n_load » Sun May 29, 2016 12:12 pm

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How would this go through for this year since our Texas Congress is not in session till next year?

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Since this is old news and can't resurface again until 2017, closing this Topic. BTW, This was also HB206 in 2015 (Leach), and the idea was first...

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Last post by Skiprr
Wed Jun 01, 2016 5:47 am
How would a normal citizen propose legislation?

Last post by AF-Odin « Fri May 27, 2016 6:50 am
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by Pariah3j » Fri May 20, 2016 1:38 pm

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I believe in Texas that is how its done. It must be sponsored by or brought forth by a member of the legislator. Having a group backing or a petition...

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Keith hit the nail on the head. That is exactly what I did. Had an idea, contacted my State Rep, scheduled a meeting, worked with one of his staff to...

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Last post by AF-Odin
Fri May 27, 2016 6:50 am
University of Texas (UT) Campus Carry page

Last post by Papa_Tiger « Fri May 13, 2016 11:43 am
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by TinaMiB » Thu Jul 02, 2015 12:13 pm
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UT sent out the following note regarding Campus Carry. This was one part of a larger email entitled Message from UT President Gregory L. Fenves |...

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Interesting update on UT's Campus Carry implementation:

Looks like the board of regents is more sane than the committee.
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Fri May 13, 2016 11:43 am

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