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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

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:39 pm

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

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Wed Apr 10, 2013 8:24 am

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
Email
Fax (512) 463-6504...

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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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CONTACT INFO FOR GOVERNOR

Last post by CJD « Tue Jun 18, 2013 6:29 pm
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by CWOOD » Sat May 25, 2013 3:22 pm

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This page gives phone, email and snail mail contact info for the Governor

or if you prefer to FAX

512-463-1849

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Perry chose not to help, and refused to add anything to the call. This is old news.

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Tue Jun 18, 2013 6:29 pm
Texas Speaker of the House - It Means Power!

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Tue Apr 09, 2013 4:09 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:38 pm

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Regardless what some will claim throughout the 2013 Texas Legislative Session:

1. Any bill the Speaker of the House does not want to pass:
a. Will...

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Have you reminded yourself of this fact today?

Chas.

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Last post by Charles L. Cotton View the latest post
Tue Apr 09, 2013 4:09 pm
Wait 'til next year

Last post by WildBill « Sat Apr 12, 2014 6:57 pm
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by tomneal » Wed Sep 04, 2013 12:30 pm

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Ok. It's not next year but the next session in 2015.

Looks like Texas may need something like this:

for NFA gun owners.

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Then you haven't been given proper notice.
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Sat Apr 12, 2014 6:57 pm
Donna Campbell

Last post by mojo84 « Fri Jan 24, 2014 5:28 pm
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by mojo84 » Fri Jan 24, 2014 12:36 pm

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What grade do you give her for her first term?

Anyone know much about her challenger, Mike Novak?

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I definitely supported her first campaign.

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Fri Jan 24, 2014 5:28 pm
Abolishing Property Tax?

Last post by psijac « Fri Oct 18, 2013 9:30 am
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by AEA » Tue Nov 27, 2012 1:53 am

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Was not going to post this, since not firearm related, but saw where the Death Penalty subject is being discussed so thought this might be OK.

The...

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Starting taxing churches, and mosques, and synagogues/temples.

I am pretty sure Joel Olsten has some loose pocket change he can spare. I know it...
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Fri Oct 18, 2013 9:30 am
HB 1298 and 1299

Last post by C-dub « Wed Oct 09, 2013 7:20 pm
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by Jasonw560 » Thu Feb 14, 2013 2:44 pm

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Filed today.

HB 1298 relates to CC at school sponsored functions and on the buses.

HB 1299 relates to prohibiting municipalities from making local...

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I figured, but wanted to double check just in case I remembered incorrectly.

Now, I wonder if it makes a difference if the field trip is a three...
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Wed Oct 09, 2013 7:20 pm
Looking for a previous post

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by polekitty » Mon Aug 26, 2013 6:06 pm

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I was looking for the previous post that listed all of the bills passed this year and can't seem to find it. A little help please.

Thanks in...

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Try this link. The info was compiled by Charles, himself.

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Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:37 pm
HB48: No renewal class required

Last post by RoyGBiv « Mon Aug 19, 2013 9:38 pm
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This topic has a poll. by Charles L. Cotton » Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:35 pm

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Since the HB47 thread/poll is generating some lively discussion, let's see how folks feel about HB48. If HB48 passes, a CHL will not have to take a...

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:iagree:

I can read the CHL-16 without having to sit through a class and spend $50 or so..
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Mon Aug 19, 2013 9:38 pm
Video from Patrick Requesting Campus Carry

Last post by bizarrenormality « Mon Aug 12, 2013 7:28 pm
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by JJVP » Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:48 pm

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Dan Patrick is requesting that Perry adds Campus Carry among other bills to the 3rd special session. "Let's not wait for 2015, let's pass it...

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I'm not going to forgive somebody who shoots at me, even if they miss. :nono: Not sorry.

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Mon Aug 12, 2013 7:28 pm
3rd Special Session?

Last post by GEM-Texas « Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:08 pm
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by jmra » Sun Jul 28, 2013 7:34 pm

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Looks like there could be part III. Seems like a lame duck wouldn't have anything to lose by adding a few things to the agenda.
I know. But a guy can...

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OOPS!

So he forgot us - what a surprise.

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Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:08 pm
SB 8 filed by Patrick

Last post by puma guy « Sat Aug 03, 2013 10:26 pm
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by JJVP » Fri Aug 02, 2013 12:21 pm

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SB 8 Author: Patrick
Last Action: 07/30/2013 S Filed
Caption: Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned...

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Thanks for the Reader's Digest version. I'll look for your article. Disgustingly this re-enforces my opinion of most politicians.

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Sat Aug 03, 2013 10:26 pm
HB 9 filed today

Last post by SherwoodForest « Sat Aug 03, 2013 1:40 pm
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by polekitty » Thu Aug 01, 2013 5:35 pm

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Looks like another bill filed for the elite. I guess it will be easier to spot them dang lawyers with their shiny new sidearm hanging off the belt.

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I'm in support of HB 9.......................just as soon as they add an amendment including ALL CHL holders.

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Sat Aug 03, 2013 1:40 pm
SB299 to Governor

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by CJD » Thu May 09, 2013 6:36 pm

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Can anyone clarify what the language may allow? "Displays the handgun in plain view of another person in a public place .
Does this possibly...

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Yeah, I moved my daughter to Lubbock (Texas Tech) this week. (Her CHL is in the mail. Want to see what Lubbock's sex offenders' map looks like? Zoom...
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Fri Aug 02, 2013 5:40 pm
Another special session?

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by 2firfun50 » Tue Jun 25, 2013 11:10 am

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What do you think? If Wendy Davis is successful today, will Perry call another special session and maybe give us one more bite at the apple? As an...

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You're comparing high visibility issues with sweeping which is very different. Because 1 state tweeks a law that makes it OK to carry openly for...
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Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:08 am
Reason for Optimism?

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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:25 am

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I hate the phrase "guardedly optimistic" because it's so over used, but it applies to my feelings at this time. Many people, me included,...

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Thank you. I'm looking forward to hearing "the rest of the story."
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Sun Jul 21, 2013 5:45 pm
Only two Bills filed for the 2nd session

Last post by srothstein « Tue Jul 16, 2013 8:55 pm
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by polekitty » Tue Jul 16, 2013 6:10 pm

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Wonder why only two bills have been filed during this session relating to CHL? Maybe Charles could weigh in on this. As I remember there were quite a...

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They can cancel it. As soon as they finish what it was called for, they can adjourn. The reason only two bills we want were introduced is that it is...

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Tue Jul 16, 2013 8:55 pm
What does HB485 mean for Texas Military Forces?

Last post by Paladin « Sun Jul 14, 2013 9:57 am
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by Paladin » Sun Jul 14, 2013 9:35 am

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As things currently stand, Active military get free CHLs.

As I understand it, this bill increases the fees for Active Texas Military Forces to $25?...

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Currently the code states:

Texas Military Forces includes both Texas National Guard and State Guard.

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Sun Jul 14, 2013 9:57 am
Letter to Governor Rick Perry

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Attachment(s) by Charles L. Cotton » Tue May 28, 2013 2:48 pm

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I decided to send my letter directly to Governor Perry. The letter is quoted below and a copy is attached.

Please consider faxing a letter to...

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Problem is, like the last few POTUS primary seasons, the nomination will be locked up before we here in TX get a chance to vote. A lot of votes in...
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Fri Jul 12, 2013 8:06 am
SB38 filed on7/10

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by polekitty » Thu Jul 11, 2013 6:18 pm

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SB38 was filed yesterday. I don't remember which bill this was, but it is back.

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Looks like it adds a civil penalty to State Entities that post 30.06 on government land.

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Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:46 pm
Special Session II SB 21?

Last post by sunny beach « Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:11 pm
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by chasfm11 » Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:32 am

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Pardon me if I missed something but I haven't seen any news about this one

I'll have to admit that I have trouble following legislative...

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I would rather they clean up the law by getting rid of the 46.035 handgun discrimination completely. Legal to carry an AR but not a 1911 is some...

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Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:11 pm
Check out HB38 filed today

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by 2firfun50 » Wed Jun 05, 2013 3:06 pm

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If you snickered at HB34 yesterday, you should get a good laugh out of this one. Text isn't posted yet, but looks like the infamous amendment that...

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Just for the record, I'll be voting for the Raptor as the state dinosaur. :)
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Thu Jun 27, 2013 9:35 am
Kinda sums up our Open Carry bull

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by miedoso » Fri Jun 14, 2013 4:53 pm

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Go to around 2:13 and listen to him laugh about Texas open carry law. By the way, it's hot again. Dang I hate deciding whether to put two shirts on...

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Which begs the question, how do we oust Strauss? Is there a way forward to get a movement going to get him from behind the Speaker's podium?
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Wed Jun 26, 2013 8:07 am
Special Session -- 2013

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by SawdustBytes » Mon May 27, 2013 5:56 pm

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Just heard that Perry has ordered a Special Session to begin immediately.

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I suggest we watch what is being done regarding 17 yr old murderers. There is a big hole on the punishment side. Some of the proposals (bills) I've...
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Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:24 am
Veteran Related Bills, Texas 83rd Session

Last post by brentski « Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:06 am

by brentski » Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:06 am

Subject: Veteran Related Bills From 83rd Texas Legislature Signed by Governor Perry on 6/14/13
The following is the outcome for the major Veteran...

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Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:06 am
HB3142 Effective Immediately 6/14/13

Last post by bizarrenormality « Mon Jun 17, 2013 6:18 pm
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by jerry_r60 » Mon Jun 17, 2013 4:04 pm

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It looks like several of the bills we have been tracking here that passed at the end of the session have now either been signed by the Governor or...

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I think a lot of instructors recommend exactly that. When others were allowed to "help" students load magazines, rack the slide, and clear...

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Mon Jun 17, 2013 6:18 pm
Check Out HB34 filed today

Last post by gringo pistolero « Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:37 pm
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by 2firfun50 » Tue Jun 04, 2013 6:02 pm

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Wow! I hope this ill conceived legislation fails.

I wouldn't want them to suffer the tactical disadvantage that comes from open carry.
:leaving

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Last post by gringo pistolero View the latest post
Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:37 pm
looks like NRA got it right

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by 2firfun50 » Thu Jun 13, 2013 1:29 pm

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No new additions to the special session.

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I hope they get it right when they grade Straus, Perry, etc. and hand out Cs and Ds instead of gold stars.

"The dog ate my campus carry...
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Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:15 pm
HB 56 filed with text

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by polekitty » Tue Jun 11, 2013 5:54 pm

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Here's another one a lot have been waiting for.

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I will not return to my vehicle in a parking lot to store a handgun. There are criminals roosting in parking lots looking for people who make...
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Fri Jun 14, 2013 4:10 pm
SB16 Inspecial Session

Last post by Bladed « Thu Jun 13, 2013 2:41 pm
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by 2firfun50 » Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:56 am

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Folks, while we are grieving the coming failure of Campus Carry, we're missing our last opportunity of this session!

SB16, the sign bill will pass...

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Oh, sorry. Yes, I think SB 16 could pass in eight days. Adding it might even be a smart political move on Dewhurst's part, in that it would give him...

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Thu Jun 13, 2013 2:41 pm
HB49 Filed

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Attachment(s) by polekitty » Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:17 pm

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No text yet, but I think it is what we've been waiting for.

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The "b" is there. It's back on page 2. They struck everything after (b) down through (d) on the next page.
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Thu Jun 13, 2013 12:10 pm
SB41 by West

Last post by JKTex « Thu Jun 13, 2013 11:56 am
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by 2firfun50 » Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:42 am

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Filed today

SB41 Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons.

Waiting on text.

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I assume Royce West? ALl he does is tried to appease the folks that actually vote in his district. A bill like this is easy for him to convince his...

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Thu Jun 13, 2013 11:56 am
SB 34 & SB 35 filed

Last post by AEA « Tue Jun 11, 2013 6:59 pm
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by polekitty » Tue Jun 11, 2013 5:59 pm

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Here's a couple more. Wish I had time to read these.

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Just because they are "Filed" means nothing.

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Tue Jun 11, 2013 6:59 pm
Just a Question?

Last post by Bladed « Tue Jun 11, 2013 3:36 pm
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by 2firfun50 » Tue Jun 11, 2013 10:57 am

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Will Dewhurst be acting Governor while Perry is out of state next week? If so, could he add progun bills to the special session agenda? Such an act...

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Thirty calendar days--the session ends June 26.

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Last post by Bladed View the latest post
Tue Jun 11, 2013 3:36 pm
Do any of the passed bills take effect immediately?

Last post by 2firfun50 « Mon Jun 03, 2013 9:19 am
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by superchief » Thu May 30, 2013 10:44 pm

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several, if not all, of the passed bills say they take effect immediately if they pass with 2/3 vote in each house. Did any of them get this result?

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Since HB 3142 strikes most ,if not all requirements for handgun catagory, it would make the SA/NSA designation on all licenses moot. My big question...

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Mon Jun 03, 2013 9:19 am
HB 972 -Not enough votes?

Last post by JP171 « Thu May 30, 2013 9:20 pm
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by hammer58 » Mon May 20, 2013 11:16 am

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I work at a community college and we just got an email from our college president that HB972 does not have the 21 votes needed to bring the vote to...

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I wouldn't equate that with being smart I would equate that with someone who is living in a white state of mind and oblivious to the reality of the...
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Thu May 30, 2013 9:20 pm
HB48: Passed

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Attachment(s) by Charles L. Cotton » Tue May 21, 2013 8:32 pm

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HB48 that removes the necessity of taking a class to renew a Texas CHL passed today. It now goes to the Governor.

Chas.

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doesn't the law already allow a CHL that hasn't been expired for more than a year count as a renewal?
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Thu May 30, 2013 6:49 pm
Are HB 508 and SB 1907 the Main Sausage Left

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by 2firfun50 » Thu May 23, 2013 9:33 am

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Are these the only significant bills still in the grinder?

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I can't help thinking that last year an amendment to add campus carry was "not germane" but this year this was.
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Tue May 28, 2013 7:25 pm
Dewhurst talks up special session, including gun bill(s)

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by RHenriksen » Fri May 24, 2013 10:25 am

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Hold onto your hats, this could get interesting!!!
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I think you may be on to something. If nothing else, giving Senator Carona a chance to right his wrong by correcting the mess with HB508 and...
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Tue May 28, 2013 1:01 am
HB912

Last post by CJD « Mon May 27, 2013 2:39 am
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by CJD » Mon May 06, 2013 7:59 pm

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Anti-drone legislation is on the calendar in the house. With almost 100 co-authors it should flow right through, hopefully! :txflag:

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Tlo says each chamber adopted conference committee report. I'm guessing/hoping that means they agreed and it passed?

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Mon May 27, 2013 2:39 am
If this guy can't uphold his oath, he needs to go.

Last post by JALLEN « Sun May 26, 2013 10:32 am
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by CJD » Sat May 25, 2013 10:27 am

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Sun May 26, 2013 10:32 am
2013 Knife Rights Bills

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Attachment(s) by kf5nd » Sat Feb 16, 2013 5:40 pm

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I just ran a search and found two very important knife rights bills in the 2013 Texas Legislative Session.

would decriminalize the possession,...

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I don't think there is much chance he'll add knife preemption on its own (special session calls are typically pretty narrow), but if he adds any...
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Last post by Bladed View the latest post
Sat May 25, 2013 11:06 am
HB 508, HB 928, HB 972, HB 1349 on the Senate Calendar today

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by baldeagle » Mon May 20, 2013 9:22 am

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Senator Patrick has a press conference 15 minutes before the session starts. I wonder if he's going to talk about HB 1314 and what went on on the...

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They do that anyway. Sometimes they even pull out the stuff for the taxpayers and just keep their perks.
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Fri May 24, 2013 1:57 pm
New Laws Signed Yet?

Last post by CWOOD « Fri May 24, 2013 11:39 am
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by RossA » Tue May 21, 2013 12:27 pm

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I've been reading different posts about different proposed laws and their status.
Is there a comprehensive list of what new laws have passed both...

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Your inclusion of generally makes your reply correct. There have also been occasions when a later date is specified but that is uncommon. I am sure...

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Fri May 24, 2013 11:39 am
SA Express News...'gun experts'

Last post by SewTexas « Thu May 23, 2013 11:29 pm
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by artx » Wed May 22, 2013 9:37 pm

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These guys crack me up. They make up laws regularly. This time, they claim that you cannot currently carry a revolver if you qualified with a semi...

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it is possible that Estes said part of it, and the reporter wrote part of it and it ended up with Estes getting it ALL wrong.

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Last post by SewTexas View the latest post
Thu May 23, 2013 11:29 pm
Gun bills on the Senate intent calendar today

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Attachment(s) by baldeagle » Tue May 21, 2013 9:57 am

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HB 48 Relating to the procedure under which a person may renew a license to carry a concealed handgun.

HB 508 Relating to certain offenses relating...

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The Senate just started a new "day" at 10 PM (a bill must be read on three separate days unless the author/sponsor can secure a 4/5 vote to...
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Wed May 22, 2013 10:17 pm
HB 928 and HB 972 on Senate Intent calendar for today

Last post by Bladed « Wed May 22, 2013 5:13 pm
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by baldeagle » Wed May 22, 2013 10:23 am

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Who knows? Maybe they'll actually come up for a vote?

HB 928 Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm...

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Realistically, that deadline passed at midnight last night.

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Wed May 22, 2013 5:13 pm
BILL STATUS UPDATE: 5/22/13

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Wed May 22, 2013 10:50 am

by Charles L. Cotton » Wed May 22, 2013 10:50 am

The updated Bill Status Report from the TexasFirearmsCoalition.com was transferred here. It contains numerous update, most of which have already been...

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Wed May 22, 2013 10:50 am
HB 485, HB 972 & HB 1349 on today's Intent Calendar

Last post by baldeagle « Sat May 18, 2013 1:48 pm
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by baldeagle » Fri May 17, 2013 9:18 am

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Will try to listen in.

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Doh! Sorry about that. It was HB 1314 not HB 1349. Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; providing...

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Sat May 18, 2013 1:48 pm
Gun Day for old folks

Last post by Greybeard « Fri May 17, 2013 11:12 am
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by 2firfun50 » Mon May 06, 2013 9:12 am

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Could someone please provide a Cliff Notes version of what really happened Saturday?

Like:

1. What bills are on their way to the Governor?
2. What...

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"So are you saying there is no actual class time for a renewal? Just go online and do it?

There won't be when the Gov signs it...

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Fri May 17, 2013 11:12 am
Update: Support HB972 - debate tomorrow (5/14)

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by terryg » Tue May 07, 2013 11:14 pm

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Or at least not a complete dud.

This is mentioned in this . But given the significance of the discovery, I thought it warranted a new thread as a...

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Done -

Senator Wendy Davis -

I believe that HB 972 is a common sense approach to enabling Texas institutions of higher learning to make the...
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