No kidding! I have wondered why they don't, but that would take away the fun of nail-biting.SewTexas wrote:it would be interesting if they would put this committee on video
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They only broadcast public hearings. The Calendars Committee typically doesn't hold public hearings.joe817 wrote:No kidding! I have wondered why they don't, but that would take away the fun of nail-biting.SewTexas wrote:it would be interesting if they would put this committee on video
Technically, if you wanted to hang around the Capitol and wait for them to announce when they're going to meet, you could sit in on the meetings of the Calendars Committee.
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You'd really have to be on your toes to notice when they meet. The most recent committee meeting minutes is dated 04/01, and in reading the minutes they met for a grand total of exactly 3 minutes! From 2:20 pm to 2:23 pm. And of the 7 bills they placed on the State Calendars, there were no dissenting votes.Bladed wrote:They only broadcast public hearings. The Calendars Committee typically doesn't hold public hearings.
Technically, if you wanted to hang around the Capitol and wait for them to announce when they're going to meet, you could sit in on the meetings of the Calendars Committee.
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joe817 wrote:You'd really have to be on your toes to notice when they meet. The most recent committee meeting minutes is dated 04/01, and in reading the minutes they met for a grand total of exactly 3 minutes! From 2:20 pm to 2:23 pm. And of the 7 bills they placed on the State Calendars, there were no dissenting votes.Bladed wrote:They only broadcast public hearings. The Calendars Committee typically doesn't hold public hearings.
Technically, if you wanted to hang around the Capitol and wait for them to announce when they're going to meet, you could sit in on the meetings of the Calendars Committee.
see, this is sort of what I was saying.
I think if they had to meet in public, there would more accountability, therefore....more might actually get done.
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I was disappointed yesterday. I called my reps. office yesterday (first time at around 9am - no answer. At around 9:30am - no answer - left voice mail. Called about 2pm - no answer. Only thing I can figure is they were closed for Good Friday. Will try again Monday.
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Until the end of the session, when things get very hectic, Fridays are typically a "travel day" in the Texas Legislature, meaning only local (Austin-based) staff are at the Capitol. Everyone else is headed home for the weekend. From what I understand, everyone (even local staff) took off Good Friday, to make a long holiday weekend out of it.stash wrote:I was disappointed yesterday. I called my reps. office yesterday (first time at around 9am - no answer. At around 9:30am - no answer - left voice mail. Called about 2pm - no answer. Only thing I can figure is they were closed for Good Friday. Will try again Monday.
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Well that makes perfect sense. The lights are on but nobody's home because of it's Good Friday. Not very many office people put in a full day Friday......with good reason!
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Not sure if this is speculation or based on inside knowledge:
Tracking Texas Politics: Monday, April 6, 2015
Tracking Texas Politics: Monday, April 6, 2015
A bill that would let CHL holders take their weapons on college campuses sailed through the Senate by party lines, could it happen again in the House. Representatives will likely bring “campus carry” to the floor this week. Also look for “open carry” soon.
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HB 1509 now in Local Consent & Calendars Committee. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons. 04/06/2015 (s)
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Don't see campus carry on any of the House calendars for this week. My guess is that it was speculation.v7a wrote:Not sure if this is speculation or based on inside knowledge:
Tracking Texas Politics: Monday, April 6, 2015A bill that would let CHL holders take their weapons on college campuses sailed through the Senate by party lines, could it happen again in the House. Representatives will likely bring “campus carry” to the floor this week. Also look for “open carry” soon.
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HJR 61 - Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife. 04/07/2015
Sent to Calendars Committee today.
Sent to Calendars Committee today.
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4 more bills have been added:
HB 937
HB118
SB 473
SB476
HB 937
HB118
SB 473
SB476
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I'm watching for 937 like a hawk. I've emailed my rep, Straus and every member of calendars supporting it.
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I've updated the status on the bills listed plus added several, and noted a few where they've passed out of Calendars committee. As this list grows it's becoming a little unwieldly, these are what sticks out in my mind:
HB 905 - Relating to the regulation of knives by a municipality or county. It's been put on the Local Intent & Resolutions Calendar for 05/05/15.
HB 989 - Relating to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons, firearms, and related items. Placed on General State Calendar for 05/06/2015.
Please let me know if I've left anything out, or if you find errors. Thanks!
HB 905 - Relating to the regulation of knives by a municipality or county. It's been put on the Local Intent & Resolutions Calendar for 05/05/15.
HB 989 - Relating to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons, firearms, and related items. Placed on General State Calendar for 05/06/2015.
Please let me know if I've left anything out, or if you find errors. Thanks!
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I have faith in the fact that Charles said watch the horizon!
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