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This forum will contain all calls-to-action for the 2013 Texas Legislative Session. It is not for general discussion so please post in another forum, however questions about calls-to-action are appropriate for this forum.
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DO NOT POST DIRECT DPS PHONE NUMBERS!!!

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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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Senate Criminal Justice Committee - 2013

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by Charles L. Cotton » Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:39 pm

Sen. John Whitmire (512) 463-0115
Sen. Joan Huffman (512) 463-0117
Sen. John Carona (512) 463-0116
Sen. Juan Hinojosa (512) 463-0120
Sen. Dan Patrick...

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Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:39 pm
House Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee Members

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by Charles L. Cotton » Wed Apr 10, 2013 8:24 am

House Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee Members:

Rep. Joseph Pickett - Chairman
Phone (512) 463-0596
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Wed Apr 10, 2013 8:24 am
2013 Texas Legislative Session Bill Status Report

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:27 am

by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:27 am

House Bills:

HB47 (Flynn, R, A+): Relating to a handgun proficiency course that is taken to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license.
Impact:...

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Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:27 am

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Attending a Public Committee Meeting - Texas House or Senate

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by matefrio » Wed Mar 13, 2013 3:34 pm

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Anyone know when I should register? I plan to drive from Houston, the bill doesn't come up till 10am do I need to leave tonight and sleep over or can...

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So Matefrio, how did the trip go?

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Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:12 pm
LINKS House-Senate-Committees-Live Streaming when in Session

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by RPB » Tue Jan 08, 2013 3:13 pm

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So you guys can follow what's happening this session

Links & handy stuff

Live Streaming when in Session

Texas Senate
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A bunch of nice ladies are answering the above phone numbers and are keeping score of who is for and who is against 481 and 1348. Stand up and be...

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Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:09 am
Is anything at all actually being accomplished?

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by AEA » Sun Mar 31, 2013 3:15 pm

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It just seems to me that there is nothing being accomplished except for wasting time. They do that pretty well! :banghead:

Other states are passing...

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I'm not trying to down-play the threat (because it certainly is real), but don't they necessarily have to sound a bit alarmist in those? I mean who's...

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Tue Apr 02, 2013 6:20 am
now- hearing-Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last post by AEA « Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:06 am
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by RPB » Thu Mar 28, 2013 8:46 am

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March 28- 8:50 a.m.

8:00a.m. – Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety Or Upon Adjournment
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Why does everything have to be so hard?
Realplayer is like watching grass grow. :banghead:

Why can't they have TV cameras and live TV feeds when...

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Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:06 am
HB 2167

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by srothstein » Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:41 pm

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I did not see this bill mentioned anywhere else, but it was referenced in a news article I read. It doesn't mention firearms, so it might have...

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Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:18 pm
Change in Bill Status Report format

Last post by TexasCajun « Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:06 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon Mar 25, 2013 2:43 pm

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I will no longer be adding left pending to the status of any bills. The fact that a hearing was held will mean it was left pending if no other status...

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Procedural change noted. Left pending is a little confusing for a noob like me, anyway. Keeping the updates to significant movement would be easier...

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Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:06 pm
BILL STATUS UPDATE: 3/258/13

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Mon Mar 25, 2013 2:33 pm

by Charles L. Cotton » Mon Mar 25, 2013 2:33 pm

House Bills:

HB333 by Guillen - Hotel firearms policy notice - To Locan & Consent Calendar
HB485 by Davis - Reduced CHL fee for certain persons -...

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Mon Mar 25, 2013 2:33 pm
Campus Carry - Anyone Heard About A Compromise?

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Fri Mar 22, 2013 9:33 pm
BILL STATUS UPDATE: 3/18/13

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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:42 am

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HB153 re: CHL intoxication sent to Calendars Committee 3/18/13.

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Sweet! Looks like the first one to Calendars . . .

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Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:29 pm
New Post: Campus Carry in Texas

Last post by Douva « Sun Mar 17, 2013 7:09 pm
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by RPB » Sun Mar 17, 2013 4:51 pm

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New Post: Campus Carry in Texas

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Legalize Campus Carry in #Texas (Say if you want your child sent to...

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The delay is SOP. They didn't delay it in order to hear from more constituents; they delayed it in order to have time to consider the testimony...

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Sun Mar 17, 2013 7:09 pm
BILL STATUS UPDATE: 3/14/13

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Sun Mar 17, 2013 3:03 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Thu Mar 14, 2013 2:50 pm

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On the last day of filing, numerous bills were filed, including a number of anti-gun bills. It has taken a while to analyze these bills and some...

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Both will have a committee substitute to remove the problematic language.

Chas.

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Sun Mar 17, 2013 3:03 pm
BILL STATUS UPDATE: 3/16/13

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:46 am

by Charles L. Cotton » Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:46 am

Hearing scheduled on 3/19/13 for the following bill: HB1344

Hearings scheduled on 3/21/13 for the following House bills:
47, 48, 223, 383, 698,1051,...

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Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:46 am
NRA and TSRA Support CSHB700

Last post by styxx « Fri Mar 15, 2013 3:31 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Wed Mar 13, 2013 1:11 pm
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I've received two emails asking if the NRA and TSRA are really going to support Rep. Lavender's committee substitute for HB700. I answered them, but...

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Big Guy, I too am still shaking the sand out of my hair. In the late 60's and early 70's I wore the uniform because I believed in this country. I...
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Fri Mar 15, 2013 3:31 pm
BILL STATUS UPDATE: 3/11/13

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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon Mar 11, 2013 1:20 pm

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Numerous updates primarily for hearings. There are far too many to list here, but hearings are easy to spot on the with the green highlighting.

Chas.

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I never liked letting strangers know too much about me, they didn't treat us Veterans too well in the 70s even the VFW didn't wan't to have much to...

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Fri Mar 15, 2013 12:44 pm
campus carry?

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by TREKFAN » Thu Mar 14, 2013 5:28 pm

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So what is everyone s feeling as to the likely hood of being passed?

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:cheers2: :patriot: :txflag: good song! lol

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Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:45 am
BILL STATUS UPDATE: 3/15/13

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:01 am

by Charles L. Cotton » Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:01 am

House Bills:

HB508 - Hearing 3/19/13.
HB1344 - Hearing 3/19/13.

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Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:01 am
Texas Legislature RE: TWITTER ACCOUNTS

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by RPB » Sun Jan 06, 2013 9:51 am
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Primary Purpose of this thread is to accumulate Addresses of Texas Legislators on Twitter so we have an avenue of talking to them (directly to them...

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House Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee:
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House Select Committee on Federalism & Fiscal...
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Thu Mar 14, 2013 8:55 am
BILL STATUS UPDATE: 3/131/13

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by Charles L. Cotton » Wed Mar 13, 2013 12:23 pm

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House Bills:

HB485 - Reported favorably as substituted
HB-1049 - Removed from scheduled hearing on 3/13/13
HB1298 - Changed position on Bill to...

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Taken from the Texas Firearms Coalition :

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Thu Mar 14, 2013 7:27 am
HOWTO witness registration

Last post by Douva « Wed Mar 13, 2013 6:19 pm
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by RPB » Wed Mar 13, 2013 4:43 pm

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View a video on how to use House Witness Registration.
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:iagree:

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Last post by Douva
Wed Mar 13, 2013 6:19 pm
HB47: Reduction of Class Hours for Initial CHL

Last post by longtooth « Wed Mar 13, 2013 9:38 am
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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Mar 05, 2013 3:46 pm
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I have published an article on onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; titled . I want to get an idea where people stand on this issue. There...

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My outline of the day too.
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Last post by longtooth
Wed Mar 13, 2013 9:38 am
Call To Action From TSRA - HB 972 & 700

Last post by NorthTexas « Tue Mar 12, 2013 11:12 pm
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by TrueFlog » Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:04 pm
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I received the above e-mail this morning from the TSRA. , it's encouraging to see these bills scheduled for a hearing this early in the process. We...

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Emails sent!
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Tue Mar 12, 2013 11:12 pm
Homeland Security & Public Safety Public Hearing

Last post by matefrio « Tue Mar 12, 2013 2:31 am
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by Jeff Barriault » Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:46 am

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Homeland Security & Public Safety public hearing this Thursday at 8:00 AM to include Campus Carry, School Carry, and Open Carry among other things ....

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I'll be there.

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Tue Mar 12, 2013 2:31 am
open carry bill filed

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Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:16 pm
Looking for Common Mans Analysis

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by WhiteFeather » Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:52 am
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For give me ..... I've kinda been poring over this legalese for weeks. What are the realistic outcomes of the OC bills in plain speak. What's the...

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:iagree:

I certainly prefer your #2 scenario. In addition to not reducing current abilities of carry it opens up the door to OC on a larger scale....
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Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:04 pm
BILL STATUS UPDATE: 3/4/13

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Mon Mar 04, 2013 2:47 pm

by Charles L. Cotton » Mon Mar 04, 2013 2:47 pm

The following bills were added:

SB707 (Paxton) - Relating to the definition of intoxicated for purposes of certain weapons offenses.
SB858 (Deuell)...

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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Mar 04, 2013 2:47 pm
Reduce Off-Limits Areas for Texas CHL’s

Last post by Douva « Sun Mar 03, 2013 5:47 pm
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Here is a copy of an article I just posted on onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;.

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There is a big difference between what it takes to BLOCK a bill and what it takes to PASS a bill.
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Last post by Douva
Sun Mar 03, 2013 5:47 pm
Campus Carry

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by sic'em » Fri Mar 01, 2013 2:09 am

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Howdy all. As a current college student, one of the most important gun related legislative issues being addressed in this session, from my...

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Well dang. Not quite the outlook I was hoping for, but I can't say that I am surprised.

ajwakeboarder:
I am a Baylor student. Unfortunately, the...

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Sun Mar 03, 2013 12:45 am
BILL STATUS UPDATE: 2/27/13

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by Charles L. Cotton » Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:09 pm

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Hearings were held on the following bills on 2/26/13:

HB333 - Hotel notice requirements - left pending in committee.
HB153 - Definition of...

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good update thanks

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Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:58 am
HB153

Last post by TexasCajun « Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:21 pm
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by thatguy » Fri Feb 22, 2013 8:29 am

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Can someone help me with what the definition is currently and what the proposed definition will be?

I currently understand that the current...

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Please! Let's clean up the definition of intoxication as it relates to CHL. Allowing an open-ended provision in the CHL statutes doesn't do anybody...

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Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:21 pm
BILL STATUS UPDATE: 2/21/13

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by Charles L. Cotton » Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:28 am

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Committees Assigned:

HB153 - CHL Intoxication
HB158 - Optional Veteran on driver's license
HB1051 - U.S. Attorneys and CHL
HB1076 - Federal law &...

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Any read yet on chances of getting any good bills through they year?

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Fri Feb 22, 2013 3:23 pm
BILL STATUS UPDATE: 2/20/13

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:56 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Wed Feb 20, 2013 2:48 pm

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Numerous updates were made to the Bill Status Reports. Bills were added and committee referrals were updated.

As is always the case when we get...

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It looks good for a slimmed down version.

Chas.

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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:56 pm
More pro gun bills introduced

Last post by RPB « Wed Feb 20, 2013 12:32 pm
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by baldeagle » Wed Feb 20, 2013 12:19 am

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HB 1077 by Rep. Tim Kleinschmidt would prohibit institutions of higher education from enforcing policies preventing students from lawfully...

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If this passed, I might go inside a college building again and get a third degree.

If anyone can see a Seecamp (or even several of the 380s I have)...

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Last post by RPB
Wed Feb 20, 2013 12:32 pm
Texas house bill 383

Last post by K.Mooneyham « Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:00 pm
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by infoman » Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:16 am
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I love house bill 383!

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With what I have learned about Lon Burnam, I am generally disposed to oppose ANYTHING he puts forth, on sheer principal.
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Last post by K.Mooneyham
Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:00 pm
HB928 - Don't fund Enforcement for Federal Gun Laws

Last post by jerry_r60 « Tue Feb 19, 2013 4:13 pm
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by jerry_r60 » Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:14 pm

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If I followed this correctly, this bill would prevent funding the enforcment of Federal Firearms Laws by Texas Agencies. Not ideal but better than...

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This doesn't address what is being done at the Fed Level or other states. It seems like in sentiment anyway, it's doing like California did with...

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Tue Feb 19, 2013 4:13 pm
HB 1009

Last post by HK_USP_45 « Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:25 pm
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by MikeHoncho » Sat Feb 09, 2013 1:16 pm

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School Marshal bill. What is TSRA's stance on this bill?

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Here's my problem with this bill. It creates a new class of peace officer and mentions the ability to arrest. But, it states that a School Marshal...

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Last post by HK_USP_45
Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:25 pm
Texas Open Carry Bill HB700 by Rep. Lavender

Last post by Keith B « Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:44 pm
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by kf5nd » Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:53 pm

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Texas Legislature Online

Bill Alert

Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun;...

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Topic has been reunning here for quite a few weeks onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

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Last post by Keith B
Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:44 pm
House Committees Announced

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Mon Feb 18, 2013 6:01 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:03 pm
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To Texas gun owners, the most important committee in the Texas House of Representatives is the Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee. This is...

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It wasn't rewarded, it was earned last session. This session is a new day.

Chas.
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Feb 18, 2013 6:01 pm
HB 1194

Last post by BigGuy « Wed Feb 13, 2013 5:08 pm
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by canvasbck » Tue Feb 12, 2013 5:44 pm

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This one was filed today by Paddie, it's the same horrible bill that was filed last time that opens up the entire Texas code, including 30.06. I 100%...

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That's what I'd like to see. To me at least it seems reasonable. Plus I think this scenario will have the least impact on CC. Public hysteria about...

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Last post by BigGuy
Wed Feb 13, 2013 5:08 pm
HB-1142, High School elective 2A course

Last post by txjim42 « Mon Feb 11, 2013 10:53 am
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by airboss » Sat Feb 09, 2013 2:34 pm

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9Feb2013 AUSTIN, TEXAS– Today Representative James White filed HB 1142, which provides locals schools boards the discretion to add an elective course...

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FWIW, the JROTC air-rifle team is still alive and well in Mesquite, perhaps just some of the schools dropped the option.

I'm all for firearms...

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Last post by txjim42
Mon Feb 11, 2013 10:53 am
Only one card to carry? HB 158

Last post by cyphur « Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:27 pm
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by jmorris » Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:13 pm
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The way I read this your DL will be able to do double duty as your CHL license.

Sec. 411.1795. DRIVER'S LICENSE DESIGNATION. (a) The department...

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I'm really not quite sure what everyone is so concerned with. At most places that require two forms of ID that I do business at, the person on the...
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Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:27 pm
UPDATE: 1/20/13

Last post by baldeagle « Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:46 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Sun Jan 20, 2013 2:20 pm
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HB485 - Lowers CHL fees for veterans to $25.

SB182 - Campus-carry.

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Yes, but voting is so much more important than self defense...... :biggrinjester:
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Last post by baldeagle
Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:46 pm
UPDATE: Bill Status Report - 2/6/13

Last post by CainA « Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:40 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:59 pm

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I was behind updating the Bill Status Report here on the Forum and even more behind doing so on onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;. I...

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Wow! I totally missed that thread. Thanks!!

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Last post by CainA
Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:40 pm
TEXAS Senate SCHOOL SAFETY HEARING TODAY

Last post by SherwoodForest « Sat Feb 02, 2013 4:52 pm
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by RPB » Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:35 am

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TEXAS Senate SCHOOL SAFETY HEARING TODAY

includes arming teachers

Senate of the 83rd Legislature
Date: Monday, 01/28/2013
Time: 2:00 PM
Notes: A...

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Probably shouldn't be surprised at the low level of knowledge concerning relevant existing laws among our educator class.

Understood job description...

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Last post by SherwoodForest
Sat Feb 02, 2013 4:52 pm
HB 627

Last post by SherwoodForest « Sat Feb 02, 2013 4:19 pm
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by Jeff Barriault » Wed Jan 30, 2013 1:35 pm

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Any thoughts on HB 627 - Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation?

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I would love to see HB 627 enacted. I interpret such laws as this one (also Montana, Wyoming, Arizona, and others) as a tad more than mere legal...

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Last post by SherwoodForest
Sat Feb 02, 2013 4:19 pm
Sen. Birdwell files campus carry bill

Last post by Douva « Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:12 pm
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by katiethompson » Thu Jan 17, 2013 8:38 pm
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Looks like the campus carry movement will be just fine without Sen. Wentworth. Maybe it'll even pass...

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It doesn't seem that House committee assignments have done this bill any favors. I guess we'll have to wait and see what kind of magic Alice and Tara...
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Last post by Douva
Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:12 pm
HB 706 - Campus Carry

Last post by 77346 « Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:23 pm
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by Jeff Barriault » Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:50 am

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I just received this response to an email I recently sent to representative Bonnen concerning campus carry:

Refreshing . . .

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:thumbs2: Good news!

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Last post by 77346
Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:23 pm
Time to keep our elected federal officials in check

Last post by baldeagle « Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:11 pm
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by raccol » Sun Jan 27, 2013 10:48 am

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I think it's time to assert our authority as citizens and press the states' legislatures to propose a constitutional amendment . I recommend the...

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I think it would help if the wording was rearranged like this:

For articles to be voted on, they must first be placed on the ballot. Rearranging the...

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Last post by baldeagle
Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:11 pm
Lowering CHL fees

Last post by texanjoker « Sun Jan 27, 2013 10:41 am
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by RHenriksen » Wed Dec 26, 2012 11:50 pm
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I know one worthwhile legislative goal that's been bandied about is reducing the onerous $140 application fee (one of the highest in the country). A...

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I almost didn't keep mine going, but knew I would regret it later when I made a firearm purchase.

Personally I'd like to see the fee lowered for all...
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Last post by texanjoker
Sun Jan 27, 2013 10:41 am
KTRH poll on open carry (1/25/13)

Last post by MeMelYup « Sat Jan 26, 2013 3:09 pm
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by RHenriksen » Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:04 am
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For some reason, I was only able to see the 'question of the day' on their homepage using FireFox -...

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Now it's:
Should Texas Teachers be allowed to carry concealed guns at Texas schools?
Yes - they should be an additional line of defense for our kids...
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Last post by MeMelYup
Sat Jan 26, 2013 3:09 pm
HB553 - Preservation of the Second Amendment

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:31 am
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by Charles L. Cotton » Thu Jan 17, 2013 12:19 pm
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Rep. Otto's HB553 takes a unique approach to the issue of enforcement of certain federal laws, regulations and presidential executive orders...

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Unless things have changed since I was a street COP, the feds won't have radio contact with the local PD or SO. This means they'll be calling 911 and...
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