HB56. Who does it apply too?
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nightmare69 »
Thu Dec 29, 2016 7:21 pm
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What first responders, other than police, are allowed to carry firearms on duty? I don't see firefighters carrying for obvious reasons. Fire and live...
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Is there a senate companion for either 56 or 435? Been looking but Google-fu is not sufficient.
Cleat rep made it sound like both versions are doa.
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Fri Mar 31, 2017 5:47 pm
HB 556 - No action taken in committee
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mr1337 »
Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:07 am
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Does that mean the bill is dead?
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No, that's the standard procedure on the day of the hearing. If it's not voted on at the next hearing, that would be a bad sign, but even then it may...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Fri Mar 31, 2017 10:02 am
Reciprocity and signage if 375/1911 passes???
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Ruark »
Wed Mar 29, 2017 11:32 am
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All kinds of what-if questions arise from these bills. So if unlicensed carry becomes legal, what will be the new signage requirements for businesses...
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They will have to post signs with red letters at least one inch high on a white or yellow opaque background with the text FIREARMS POLICY NOTICE....
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Thu Mar 30, 2017 6:10 pm
Couple of things about HB 1911
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doncb »
Tue Mar 28, 2017 10:51 pm
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I was reading the text of HB 1911 and came across a couple of things.
30.06 / .07 would be amended to include unlicensed carry. A good change is...
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I was looking at HB1911 status on the TLO site, and happened to wander into the Fiscal Note on the bill (as filed, not as substituted). It contained...
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Last post by ELB
Wed Mar 29, 2017 2:02 pm
Denton Record Chronicle Supports HB 1911
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Srnewby »
Tue Mar 28, 2017 6:43 pm
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Saw an editorial in the Denton Record Chronicle edition today supporting constitutional carry. This is the same newspaper that had multiple...
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I am surprised to hear that Strauss and a coalition of both parties are in favor of Constitutional Carry. But I would love to find out that it is...
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Last post by RossA
Wed Mar 29, 2017 11:22 am
VIDEO FEED NOW SB16 Full Senate Floor
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NotRPB »
Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:12 am
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SENATE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
COMMITTEE: State Affairs
TIME & DATE: 9:00 AM, Monday, March 20, 2017
PLACE: Senate Chamber
CHAIR: Senator Joan...
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:clapping:
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Last post by RHenriksen
Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:57 pm
Movement on SB 263
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kg5ie »
Tue Mar 21, 2017 1:15 pm
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SB 263 to remove caliber requirements on proficiency demonstration for LTC has been recommended for uncontested calendar addition.
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Has been moved to the intent calendar.
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Last post by RPBrown
Thu Mar 23, 2017 3:29 pm
Licensing Fee hearing starting now + HB 873 hearing today
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NotRPB »
Tue Mar 21, 2017 2:37 pm
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video feed shaky today - I missed most of the day
most testimony, which will take the rest of today, is on
HB 567 White | et al.
Relating to the...
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HOUSE VERSION Licensing Fee hearing starting now
Alice Tripp testifying now
Reducing Fees
Fee 5 year license to $8 a year ($40) instead of 140 for...
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Last post by NotRPB
Tue Mar 21, 2017 3:45 pm
More "resolutions"
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Ruark »
Thu Mar 16, 2017 10:41 am
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They're doing it again, same as last time. Endless special resolutions honoring various people and clubs, etc. I just checked the House video and...
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This has been every Thursday so far. I have said it once and I will say it again, the Tex Leg will pass every single bill they desire to this...
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Last post by steveincowtown
Fri Mar 17, 2017 4:27 pm
HB131 video feed
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NotRPB »
Tue Mar 14, 2017 1:45 pm
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video feed
Moms demand woman testifying it's unconstitutional now
HB131 (Krause) Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a...
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Krause Analogy is it's similar to Incandescent Lightbulb bill Texas passed and no one challenged it's constitutionality, > States Rights vs Fed Gov...
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Last post by NotRPB
Tue Mar 14, 2017 1:51 pm
SB 1106
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imkopaka »
Mon Mar 13, 2017 10:15 am
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I was browsing the current bills on the table last night and I came across this one and found myself confused. , written by Bettencourt (R),has the...
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I'm no lawyer, so what I'm about to write is a layman's guess. I'm sure one of the legal minds here can clarify.
According to this site (), the...
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Last post by Vol Texan
Mon Mar 13, 2017 10:53 am
HB659?
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SewTexas »
Tue Mar 07, 2017 1:50 pm
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where did this come from? how did I miss it? It's awful! uggg!
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good words as always TAM
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Last post by SewTexas
Thu Mar 09, 2017 4:56 pm
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Last post by Ipconfig
Wed Mar 08, 2017 2:54 pm
HB421 Public Hearing
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troglodyte »
Thu Mar 02, 2017 2:09 pm
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HB421 Regarding church security teams is going to public hearing March 7. I'd love to be there but time and distance will not allow me. This one...
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I wish I could be there, I'm care-giver for my MIL these days, I'm pretty much homebound during the week. I've become a keyboard warrior this session.
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Last post by SewTexas
Sun Mar 05, 2017 1:49 am
Church Volunteer Security Services
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gugisman »
Thu Mar 02, 2017 10:57 pm
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HB 421, relating to Volunteer Church Security Teams, is scheduled for public hearing on Tuesday, March 07 . Here is the complete text of HB421:...
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Topic already running here:
But thanks for your activism!
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Last post by Skiprr
Thu Mar 02, 2017 11:03 pm
HB987: Rep. Anchia's "Protect the Criminal" Bill
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Feb 16, 2017 12:03 pm
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[ This article with hyperlinks and an audio track is available on .]
Representative Rafael Anchia’s HB987 (2017) is a Bill that makes any thinking...
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Since he is based in Dallas county, I would suspect there is a large percentage of people voting ONLY in general elections, and for the same party...
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Last post by Flightmare
Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:35 pm
So what do we do now?
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troglodyte »
Fri Feb 24, 2017 1:56 pm
As bills are introduced we contact our respective representatives and voice our support or disapproval. I've done that.
As they move through...
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Last post by troglodyte
Fri Feb 24, 2017 1:56 pm
HB560 and HB1911 in Same Session
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locke_n_load »
Wed Feb 15, 2017 1:37 pm
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So now there is a 2nd Unlicensed Carry Bill, HB1911, with the support of Alice Tripp, filed. With her backing, which makes me think that the TSRA and...
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I was surprised to receive email from TSRA supporting Constitutional Carry in this legislative session. Hopefully HB1911 is not TSRA's main...
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Last post by bblhd672
Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:58 am
Legislation Scheduling?
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ralewis »
Tue Jan 03, 2017 1:57 pm
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Maybe the contentious stuff is back loaded I'd guess, but it seems like the Gun/2-A stuff is always handled late in the session. With apparently...
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he just finished assigning committees about a week ago. Most are meeting now. Give it time, it all works out.
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Last post by SewTexas
Thu Feb 23, 2017 12:27 pm
Some inside baseball on this session
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mojo84 »
Wed Feb 15, 2017 10:57 am
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Empower Texans is a partisan political organization that leans strongly to the conservative side. It is well funded and well connected within the...
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The problem is they is comprised of Straus and his democrat and RINO cronies. Considering the committee assignments, I guess we just need to hope...
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Last post by mojo84
Wed Feb 15, 2017 11:15 am
And they stand adjourned again...
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Papa_Tiger »
Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:38 pm
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Let's see... Texas Legislature meets for 140 days every two years.
The 85th Legislature officially began on January 10, 2017.
Since then, there...
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This may shed some light.
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Last post by mojo84
Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:06 pm
Anybody conversant on SB42?
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ELB »
Wed Feb 01, 2017 1:09 pm
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SB42 is a bill Relating to the security of courts and judges in the state.
Per tweets I am seeing from Chuck Lindell of the Austin...
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Good question; I checked the Texas Firearms Coalition 2017 bill summary, but it's not addressed there (so far):
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Last post by RHenriksen
Wed Feb 01, 2017 4:26 pm
SB635 - I'm looking at you Waller County
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Papa_Tiger »
Fri Jan 27, 2017 2:43 pm
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Author: Huffines
Last Action: 01/27/2017 S Filed
Caption: Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in certain actions challenging...
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It would not apply to 30.06/30.07. It would apply to local ordinances and rules that conflict with state preemption laws. If a city/county passed an...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Jan 30, 2017 3:39 pm
How do you like my new signature line?
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Charles L. Cotton »
Fri Dec 16, 2016 11:42 am
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I realize few people read signature lines, but have a look at mine? When I get an answer from my Rep., I'll change it to one of the following four:...
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As long as they're keeping it weird, it's all good!
:roll:
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Last post by Pawpaw
Mon Jan 23, 2017 9:43 pm
HB 1050 - Ad Valorem Tax Reform
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Papa_Tiger »
Tue Jan 17, 2017 10:31 am
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I don't think this has a snowball's chance of passing, but getting rid of property taxes, to be replaced with some other form of taxation has some...
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I agree with he second post in its entirety. Important programs get cut (especially the technical/trade programs) to make way for a college readiness...
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Last post by apvonkanel
Sun Jan 22, 2017 2:12 pm
HB927: Fines for Preemption Breakers
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locke_n_load »
Thu Jan 12, 2017 12:23 am
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This bill is almost identical to the fines for signs law, except they have a monetary penalty for political subdivisions who try to make their own...
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:iagree:
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Thu Jan 19, 2017 11:15 am
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Last post by OlBill
Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:22 pm
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Last post by labrat1001001
Tue Jan 17, 2017 1:32 pm
Left starts their attack - HuffPo article on 'NRA' member opposing HB 375 and 560
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artx »
Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:43 pm
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I don't believe for a second this is organic- how would this 'NRA member' that's never contacted state reps before hear about these 2 bills, and then...
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Did anyone else see the obvious self destructive reasoning in this letter?
He claims to oppose HB 375 because he believes
However he is opposing...
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Last post by ShepherdTX
Mon Jan 16, 2017 2:03 pm
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Last post by CJD
Thu Jan 12, 2017 10:40 pm
Bills legalizing knuckle possession?
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amaly23 »
Mon Jan 09, 2017 9:36 am
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Are there any bills right now that would legalize knuckle possession? It seems silly that we can possess and carry AR15s and other long guns, and own...
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By tactical advantages, I was thinking about self defense. If you were already in a fist fight or thought you would be, knuckles might be a big help....
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Last post by MechAg94
Thu Jan 12, 2017 11:14 am
Joe Straus, at it again
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treadlightly »
Mon Jan 09, 2017 2:38 pm
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The legislative session begins tomorrow, yet Joe Straus is already sending out email as Speaker.
I get it that he is technically still Speaker from...
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And because it didn't end well for those opposing him last time.
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Last post by KLB
Wed Jan 11, 2017 11:00 pm
2017 85th #TXLege General info
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NotRPB »
Tue Jan 10, 2017 10:50 am
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in case you were wondering where to find your Senator's newest Office/Assistant, here's the updated list:
Tribune's Elected Officials Directory...
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Links for Live feeds/schedules of Live Feeds
Texas House
Texas Senate
Sometimes Texas Tribune Previous Post Link, has both Feeds on one web...
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Last post by NotRPB
Tue Jan 10, 2017 6:33 pm
Where to find Q&A for NRA/TSRA voter guide?
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Russell »
Mon Jan 09, 2017 12:41 pm
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So apparently I have a new state representative, Tom Oliverson.
I have been attempting to find out more about how he has answered 2A questions...
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The NRA rated him AQ . That means he answered the questionnaire well.
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Last post by Pawpaw
Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:36 pm
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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Mon Jan 09, 2017 9:58 am
HB560 Hats & T-Shirts?
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Dec 29, 2016 11:54 am
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Is there any interest in having hats and t-shirts made to support HB560? I don't know what they would cost, but I want to gauge interest before I...
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Maybe there should be a Texas CHL forum store to buy stuff like this to support the cause.
I'd go for a hat or two and a shirt or three.
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Last post by treadlightly
Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:52 pm
Bill reading 101
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E.Marquez »
Thu Dec 29, 2016 4:22 pm
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Please correct me if I am WRONG..Or add to if I omitted something.
Bill reading 101
Example used is HB650
Text underlined is NEW text to the...
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thank you all for the recommendations.
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Last post by E.Marquez
Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:26 am
Sen. Royce West Sets a Trap for Law-Abiding Gun Owners
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:01 pm
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Below is a copy of an article I just posted on . The article on the TFC website has active links as well as an audio version. The audio version will...
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For those interested here are links to Sections 922 and 924.
In my opinion these statutes are poorly worded and should be either repealed or...
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Last post by dlh
Wed Dec 28, 2016 8:05 pm
SB 202 thoughts
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imkopaka »
Wed Dec 14, 2016 3:33 pm
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What does everyone think of ? I know a Dem wrote it, but on the surface (it leaves a lot of specifics blank) I like the concept. Teach kids how they...
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Yes - unless it's a nationwide bill that affects all time zones/locations. And then, only if Dems (and RINOs) don't add a bunch of pork to the bill.
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Last post by bblhd672
Tue Dec 20, 2016 8:41 am
Methods of Contacting our Reps
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troglodyte »
Fri Dec 16, 2016 2:09 pm
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Now that we are gearing up for the next legislative session and we've already started sending our thoughts to our representatives I was wondering if...
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There is no better form of communication than in person or on the phone. This allows you to show your full support for the bill of your choosing....
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Last post by vjallen75
Fri Dec 16, 2016 2:22 pm
HCR 39
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vjallen75 »
Wed Dec 14, 2016 3:44 pm
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I was reading over the bills and came across HCR 39. If I'm reading the bill correctly it looks like we will be able to finally bring God back to...
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When I took the SATs at age 15 back in the 1960s, There were two required tests - the verbal and the math - and you could take a third one in an...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Fri Dec 16, 2016 11:08 am
SB271 - No more talk of "taking a ride"
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Papa_Tiger »
Tue Dec 06, 2016 4:33 pm
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This one is for you ScottDLS!
If SB271 makes it though, there will be no more talk of taking a ride for a misdemeanor punishable by a fine only ....
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I have a hard time with somebody being locked up without a trial, when they can't be locked up if convicted.
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Last post by Alf
Tue Dec 13, 2016 8:27 pm
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Last post by artx
Sun Dec 11, 2016 12:48 pm
Hearing Protection Act and TPC 46.05(a)(1)(D)
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mr1337 »
Thu Dec 08, 2016 4:02 pm
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Anyone know if there's a push to repeal 46.05(a)(1)(D) in preparation for the certainly imminent vote on the Hearing Protection Act next year?...
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Good catch, thanks. Should have known someone would have already brought it up.
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Last post by mr1337
Thu Dec 08, 2016 4:13 pm
What argument to KEEP 06/07 signs?
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Ruark »
Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:13 pm
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There will apparently be a significant push this session to simplify signage requirements, making it acceptable to just post a gunbuster sign, or...
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I could live with that.
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Last post by Pawpaw
Wed Dec 07, 2016 5:59 pm
Article V Convention
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Papa_Tiger »
Tue Dec 06, 2016 12:58 pm
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It looks like the Texas Legislature is taking the possibility of an Article V Convention very seriously.
/ SJR 2 Call for an Article V Convention...
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Since any amendment must be ratified by 3/4 of the states, it seems to me that this risk is minor, but maybe I'm missing something. Meanwhile, the...
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Last post by FrogFan
Tue Dec 06, 2016 4:47 pm
Warning -- Please read!!!
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Charles L. Cotton »
Thu Nov 17, 2016 8:06 pm
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I'm so mad right now it's hard to type and dictating would be futile. It's all I can do not to delete a Member and all of his posts, but I'm posting...
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As I remember, you had no hesitancy in Slapping me upside the head not long after I joined this board. It resulted in a civil, though serious...
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Last post by OldCurlyWolf
Tue Dec 06, 2016 12:43 pm
Please fix location of prohibitions as in..
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Beiruty »
Sat Dec 03, 2016 11:18 am
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Anti 2ndA are muddying the water and the legal battles are not favoring our rights.
Please fix the location of prohibitions. Amusement parks, Zoos,...
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The comment in the linked article is worth noting:
Isn't this exactly what the TSRA is trying to do?
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Last post by Liberty
Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:33 pm
Alice says...
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ELB »
Mon Nov 28, 2016 9:27 pm
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If you don't know who Alice is, you have some homework to do...
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While not technically firearms related, how about a bill to eliminate crazy knife laws, as well as legalize clubs, knuckles, etc.?
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Last post by RossA
Thu Dec 01, 2016 12:17 pm
Legislative Guide
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ELB »
Mon Nov 28, 2016 2:39 pm
One of Justice Willet's tweets reminded me of this:
This is dated for the last Legislative Session (the 2017 session will be the 85th), but I...
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Mon Nov 28, 2016 2:39 pm
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