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TrueFlog wrote:As I understand it, suspending the (Senate 2/3) rule (so only 16 are needed to suspend the rules, on a Wednesday or Thursday) will only benefit bills that have already passed the House. It can't be used to advance bills that originated in the Senate. So in order for this to help us out, we still have to get HB 750 out of Calendars.

Correct

See number 2 here at the link provided below

Yes I know it says "Here are 3 things you can do"

I know it was written by a UT Grad (Doctoral) Student

I know the 3 things are numbered:

1
2
2

so see both number 2s

(Looks like Mr Woods really likes doing "Number 2" ... I'd say more, but ... 13 year old daughter forum rule)

But, disregarding all that, see what they are doing by examining all his "number 2s" especially the one closest to the bottom.

http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=211 ... d57fb711c8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Make the calls/faxes/e-mails ...

Thank you for letting me know your support for HB 750 which passed out of the House Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee favorably. HB 750 was considered in the House Calendars Committee on April 21 and does not yet have a consensus. As a Co-author of HB 750, I will continue to work with my colleagues on getting this legislation scheduled for consideration on the House floor. Once again, thank you for contacting me and please let me know whenever I may be of assistance to you.
Regards,
Jim Keffer
State Representative

Make the calls/faxes/e-mails ...
Calendar committee was supposed to meet again Monday I believe, but then called their meeting earlier yesterday from the House Floor. here's the minutes from yesterday's Calendars meeting
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/ ... 600001.HTM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

April 21st Calendar meeting Minutes

Representative Hunter moved that the following measures not be placed on the calendar at this time: HB 14, HB 32, HB 107, HB 331, HB 621, HB 710, HB 750, HB 964, HB 1278, HB 1319, HB 1429, HB 1448, HB 1801, HB 1821, HB 2248, HB 2282, HJR 19, HJR 56, HCR 27, HCR 85.



The motion prevailed without objection.

http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/ ... 100001.HTM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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See the above post and make the calls/faxes/e-mails ... only squeaky wheels get greased. Woods is squeaking ... see all his number 2 here http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=211 ... d57fb711c8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Call Chairman Hunter.

Chairman Todd Hunter (R-Corpus Christi): 512-463-0672 http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/me ... session=82" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Then
Contact members of Calendars.
http://www.house.state.tx.us/committees ... session=82" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Coogan wrote:The current status for SB 5 says "Not again placed on intent calendar 04/29/2011". It looks like she pulled the bill.

SB 5 is back on the Regular order of business and Intent Calendar for Monday
Monday May 2
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/ ... 110502.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Regular order of business calendar
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS
Monday
May 2, 2011

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

SB 5 (CS) (LC) Zaffirini
Relating to the administration and business affairs of public institutions of higher education.
Committee report printed and distributed 06:20 PM, 04/11/11
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It's also back on the Intent calendar
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLook ... ll=SB00005" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
S Placed on intent calendar 05/02/2011
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/ ... 110502.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
NOTICE OF INTENT
Monday
May 2, 2011
SCR 39 (LC) Shapiro
Designating the month of April each year from 2011 through 2020 as Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month.
Committee report printed and distributed 04:38 PM, 04/26/11

SB 5 (CS) (LC) Zaffirini
Relating to the administration and business affairs of public institutions of higher education.
Committee report printed and distributed 06:20 PM, 04/11/11
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So, E-mail and Fax today

Lt Gov Dewhurst ... and...

your own Senator... and...

Please Email these 19 Senators Today!!!
See: viewtopic.php?f=90&t=44657" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;







Hopefully some thinkin' and talkin' occurred. Kinda looks like it, but I guess we'll see soon what's happening if a deal was cut or what

I suggested that if she became the 21st vote on SB 354, perhaps Amendment 7 to SB 5 might go away.
And I've pointed out that it's less risky and cheaper for schools to pass Amendment7/SB 354 because the IMMUNITY paragraphs make for cheaper insurance rates for schools than risking a HOUSE bill passing which contains NO Immunity clauses.
If she really is interested in saving schools money during budget cuts, she'll help on SB 354/Amendment 7 rather than risk the other bills passing.




(P.S. The anti-gun group has NOT Tweeted this info yet, so get your faxes in before they use up all the fax paper again over the weekend )

@martinbartlett Martin Bartlett
There is word of a deal that might give new life to bringing concealed handguns into college, univ buildings. We'll see how/if this goes http://twitter.com/#!/search/%20MartinBartlett" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

UpTheIrons wrote:CALL LT. GOV. DEWHURST!

Just got of the phone with his office and the nice young lady who took my call said they've been getting lots of calls about Amendment #7, and we could be doing a better job of getting through. She asked that anyone who is in favor of Amendment #7 should not only call their senators, but they should also call the Lt. Gov (at 512-463-0001).

Get on the horn, and spread the word as you can.

Please?

There, does the politeness help?

Yes, I just called .... the Woodheads are concentrating on him ... we need to also
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=211 ... bc19bd870f" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

512-463-0001
Also
you can E-mail him here
http://www.ltgov.state.tx.us/contact.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and FAX
512-463-0677 (FAX)

Also:

Here is what you can do:

In addition to calling, faxing and E-mailing ...

Just do the opposite of what is on this pages for "countermeasure"

http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=211 ... bc19bd870f" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Call Lt. Gov. Dewhurst.
You can call him at 512-463-0001
The Lt. Governor is a strong supporter of higher education. Tell him to be sure campus carry with the immunities passes as amendment 7 to SB 5 without any added amendments which Wentworth doesn't want. (Otherwise they risk having one of the other campus carry bills pass which offer no immunity)

(I believe Dewhurst supports campus carry anyway)

Senate back in session now 3:57 pm
Desk is clear
may be about to adjourn... making announcements now
Adjourned

I faxed again just now ... (SOMETHING like below)


LOWER SCHOOL INSURANCE RATES BY PASSING CAMPUS CARRY



Please support Sen. Wentworth's Amendment 7 to SB5 and oppose any amendments to Amendment #7 that are not acceptable to Sen. Wentworth.


if the school can't be held liable for damages, that's ZERO RISK as opposed to currently they CAN be sued if someone steals a gun from my car and uses it ... so Insurance should decrease if this bill is passed

a) A court may not hold the state, an agency or subdivision
of the state, an officer or employee of the state, an institution of
higher education, an officer or employee of an institution of
higher education, a private or independent institution of higher
education that has not adopted rules under Section 411.2031(e), an
officer or employee of a private or independent institution of
higher education that has not adopted rules under Section
411.2031(e), a peace officer, or a qualified handgun instructor
liable for damages .....


(b) A cause of action in damages may not be brought against
the state, an agency or subdivision of the state, an officer or
employee of the state, an institution of higher education, an
officer or employee of an institution of higher education, a
private or independent institution of higher education that has not
adopted rules under Section 411.2031(e), an officer or employee of
a private or independent institution of higher education that has
not adopted rules under Section 411.2031(e), a peace officer, or a
qualified handgun instructor for any damage caused by the actions
of an applicant or license holder under this subchapter.


1) Guns ARE already allowed ON CAMPUS, JUST NOT IN BUILDINGS, secured and concealed like they are everywhere else in private businesses whose rates did NOT increase for "failing" to post a 30.06 sign.

2) The bills provide IMMUNITY for campuses , which they currently DO NOT HAVE even though guns are already allowed on campus.

SINCE guns are already on campus and since they'd have a new IMMUNITY from liability, the risk of suits decreases as would insurance premiums.

Insurance is a risk-based business.

Less risk = less premium.

Guns are already on campus, stored in cars for burglars to get, no increased risk, actually, decreased risk if carried safe and secure and concealed than if stored in cars for burglars..

Immunity from lawsuits = less risk

Less risk = less premium.