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Charles L. Cotton wrote: Unfortunately, the legislative website doesn't have the witness list posted for the public hearing testimony on HB2535 on April 11, 2013, during the 2013 legislative session. However, you can watch the video of the public hearing and you will hear the testimony of security industry lobbyist, Allen Trevino of ASSIST. His testimony begins at 2:06:29. He testified against the bill and even falsely stated that the bill wasn't necessary because churches can already do what the Bill would allow. Then DPS Capt. RenEarl Bowie was called to testify as a resource witness and he refuted what the industry lobbyist has just stated.

Chas.

Charles L. Cotton wrote:

Dad24GreatKids wrote:Will there be a bill introduced this session that allows a CHL to carry while participating on a church safety team? If so, what are the chances of passing?

Unless something blows up, a church bill will be filed. It's chances will depend on who is Chair of House Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee. Industry will oppose it again, but their lobbyist may be a bit reluctant to outright lie, since he got caught doing so law session.

Chas.