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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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Straus has a challenger

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by ELB » Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:27 pm

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

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Chuck Lindell (@chucklindell)
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House Speaker Joe Straus gets an opponent, GOP...

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His record, according to Empower Texas, has grown steadily worse over time. My representative Tan Parker is in the same position and I would not...

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Sat Sep 23, 2017 7:02 am
Book Review.... "Rise of the Warrior Cop: The Militarization of America's Police Forces"

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by The Annoyed Man » Sat May 13, 2017 9:16 am

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I'm currently about a quarter of the way through a book which I am enjoying very much, and thought I would recommend it to anyone interested - "...

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Just finished this book. Wow! I suppose the best single word to describe this book for me would have to be "SHOCKING."

Like many others...
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Mon Aug 14, 2017 11:38 pm
Seattle gun tax failure? Firearm sales plummet, violence spikes after law passes

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by Bitter Clinger » Thu Jun 15, 2017 11:41 am

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

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by mdubtx » Mon May 22, 2017 6:06 pm

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

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

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Mon May 22, 2017 6:06 pm
Representative Green calls for impeachment

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by treadlightly » Wed May 17, 2017 3:40 pm

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I didn't see any articles of impeachment, so they may not have been drafted yet.

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

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The way I see it, this is what Trump has been doing. The only slow down at this point is in Congress where Congressional Republicans can't seem to...
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Thu May 18, 2017 3:30 pm
SB 1588 please call calendars committee

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

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

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Thu May 18, 2017 1:33 pm
Texas sues Austin over sanctuary nonsense

Last post by Lambda Force « Tue May 16, 2017 10:50 pm
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by treadlightly » Tue May 09, 2017 9:44 am

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I think Austin forgot the prime directive. Don't mess with Texas.

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

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"rlol"
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Tue May 16, 2017 10:50 pm
Comey given notice

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by treadlightly » Tue May 09, 2017 5:01 pm

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He's fired. Sacked, given the boot, the bum's rush out the door, he is now unemployed. Happy, happy, happy.

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

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

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by Soccerdad1995 » Mon Apr 03, 2017 1:54 pm

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OK, here's what I don't understand. Poor folks, generally speaking are more likely to vote Democrat than Republican. I'm inferring from this that the...

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

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

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

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They weren't the last time I was there.

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

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by sbrawley » Sun Nov 20, 2016 9:55 pm

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Gov. Abbott is pushing a measure to make violence against police a "Hate Crime".

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

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

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by android » Thu Feb 09, 2017 1:47 pm

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I saw the Trump hoopla about trying to get the sheriff fired that is behind anti forfeiture laws. As with many things, he is completely wrong.

Is...

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

Last post by WildBill « Tue Mar 21, 2017 9:05 am
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by DDfst21 » Sun Mar 19, 2017 6:18 am

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Businesses posting 30.06 / 07 signs exclude license holders that do not have cars, choose to walk, bike or use public transportation or are employed...

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

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by juno106 » Sun Jan 01, 2017 11:01 pm

I didn't see this posted yet.

If this is the wrong forum, please move.

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

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

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

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

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

Last post by Lynyrd « Wed Nov 02, 2016 6:27 pm
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by mojo84 » Wed Jul 20, 2016 1:18 pm

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Found it is discriminatory and unconstitutional per reports.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sun Oct 23, 2016 9:54 am
5th Amendment - help please

Last post by TexasJohnBoy « Sun Oct 09, 2016 5:50 pm
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by C-dub » Tue Oct 04, 2016 9:23 am

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With "pleading the fifth" becoming more and more prevalent among those being summoned to testify before congress or various senate...

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

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

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House Resolution 870 . :lol:

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

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Sat Sep 24, 2016 11:53 am
uneven reciprocity

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

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

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

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

California coastal,...

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

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by stash » Sat Jul 09, 2016 7:06 am

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Looks like Austin officials are not going to back down from the AG's Tuesday opinion regarding firearms in city hall. Looks like the city has until...

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

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by ErnieP » Sun Jul 03, 2016 9:59 am

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

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Already being discussed here

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

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by Pawpaw » Wed Jun 29, 2016 8:18 am

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

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by jminn1 » Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:37 am

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This just just out:

I haven't vetted the content.

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Already running:

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Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:43 am
Moms Demand 2016 and beyond

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

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

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

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

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

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by Pariah3j » Fri May 20, 2016 1:38 pm

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

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

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Fri May 27, 2016 6:50 am
University of Texas (UT) Campus Carry page

Last post by Papa_Tiger « Fri May 13, 2016 11:43 am
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by TinaMiB » Thu Jul 02, 2015 12:13 pm

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UT sent out the following note regarding Campus Carry. This was one part of a larger email entitled "Message from UT President Gregory L. Fenves...

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Interesting update on UT's Campus Carry implementation:

Looks like the board of regents is more sane than the committee.
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Fri May 13, 2016 11:43 am
30.07 on City-Owned Property

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by TreyNTX69 » Sun Apr 17, 2016 2:56 am

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This is my very first post, so I apologize in advance if I've posted this in an inappropriate area or if this falls into the category of...

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If you do, it's easier to prove you sent the notice.

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Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:08 pm
The Texas secession debate is getting kind of real

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by joe817 » Wed Apr 20, 2016 11:21 am

Mrs. joe817 sent me this article from the Washington Post this morning . There's absolutely no chance that ANY kind of action will be taken IMO. But...
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Sat Apr 23, 2016 6:26 pm
New California AWB passes into law.

Last post by AF-Odin « Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:51 am
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by The Annoyed Man » Wed Mar 02, 2016 12:46 am

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Apologize is this isn't the correct forum.....

If I still lived in Crapifornia, the first one outlaws all of my ARs, my SCAR, and my beautiful...

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:roll: Heavy sigh........ Spent a total of almost six tears in Cali in three different military assignments back in the 70s into the very early 80s....
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Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:51 am
Public Opinion and the Second Amendment

Last post by joe817 « Wed Apr 13, 2016 9:57 am
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by KLB » Tue Apr 12, 2016 10:33 pm

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Here's a link to a short but interesting article about changing public opinion regarding the Second Amendment.

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So did I! I had to read it 2 times to fully appreciate the humor.....kind of out of context humor from such a serious article.

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Wed Apr 13, 2016 9:57 am
Poll

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This topic has a poll. by safety1 » Wed Mar 09, 2016 8:44 am

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My prediction is that the FBI will make a criminal referral but the Justice Department will refuse to pursue it for political reasons. Lower level...
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Sun Apr 03, 2016 4:36 pm
Campus Carry Countdown

Last post by TexasJohnBoy « Wed Mar 09, 2016 12:01 pm
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by TexasJohnBoy » Sun Sep 06, 2015 6:13 pm

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Figured we needed a companion thread to the Open Carry Countdown...

329 days!

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Under 5 months...

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Wed Mar 09, 2016 12:01 pm
Joe Straus supporters list??

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by Mike1951 » Sun Feb 21, 2016 1:37 pm

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I'm actually very satisfied with my State Rep and he has the NRA endorsement.

But I was wondering if there was a source to find a list of those who...

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Rep. Smith should be thankful for that third candidate keeping Mr. Cain under 50%. I'm watching this race, since I'll be living in this House...
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Thu Mar 03, 2016 11:03 am
State Democrat Party referenda topics.(mischief)

Last post by Vol Texan « Wed Mar 02, 2016 6:26 pm
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by txgho1911 » Wed Mar 02, 2016 6:20 pm

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Maybe a catch thread for all the mischief the democrats are steaming over. Also included the statewide results from the primary via unofficial...

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Already running here:

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Wed Mar 02, 2016 6:26 pm
Wait 'til next year...

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by tomneal » Tue Jan 05, 2016 1:44 pm

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Wow! Can you believe it's time for the "Wait 'til next year" list for the 2017 Texas Legislature.

- CLEO's are required to sign off on NFA...

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Cognito is just west of Communicado

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Mon Feb 29, 2016 7:44 pm
Clarification of August 2016 Changes

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by jimcrouch » Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:29 am

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I am new to the forum and apologize if this topic has already been fleshed out. Can someone explain this section of the new Penal Code that is slated...

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Thanks again!

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Thu Feb 18, 2016 3:25 pm
UNT Campus Carry Draft Policy

Last post by NorthTexas « Thu Jan 21, 2016 10:17 pm
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by TexasJohnBoy » Thu Jan 21, 2016 1:34 pm

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I haven't read it yet, it just got published about 10 minutes ago. The website went down for about 10 minutes right after it was released...

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Thanks for posting JohnBoy, I didn't know this was available. I'm happy they didn't try to outright ban as many classrooms as possible, but in my...

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Thu Jan 21, 2016 10:17 pm
Campus carry opinion sought"

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by stash » Fri Nov 20, 2015 1:50 pm

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There is an interesting article on page B1 of statesman.com (Austin newspaper) dated today (11/20/2015). It is captioned as set out above in the...

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Thank you much. I stand corrected.

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Mon Nov 30, 2015 12:11 am
Parsing the Campus Carry Act

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Wed Oct 21, 2015 9:29 pm
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by oohrah » Mon Sep 07, 2015 1:40 pm

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I have had a personal interest in this matter since I work on the campuses of institutions of higher education (public junior college, and private...

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At first blush, I can see how this looks like a small step backwards in terms of where we can carry. However, this is not the case.

Under current...

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Wed Oct 21, 2015 9:29 pm
Whitmire asks AG: licensed carry illegal on ALL school grounds?

Last post by Beiruty « Sat Sep 26, 2015 6:24 pm
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by ELB » Thu Sep 24, 2015 10:37 pm

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Chuck Lindell of The Statesman tweeted that Sen Whitmire is asking the AG if open carry can be legal on certain parts of school property. The Senator...

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He is milking the bull.
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Sat Sep 26, 2015 6:24 pm
Admiral McRaven's NPR Interview

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by baldeagle » Fri Jun 05, 2015 12:25 pm

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This was posted in the thread on SB 11 and HB 910. I think it needs it's own thread for discussion.

In the interview Admiral McRaven is asked where...

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That boar hog phrase still in use? I'm an old guy and that was one of my father's favorite sayings.
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