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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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2015 Legislative Deadlines

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Fri May 08, 2015 12:21 pm
Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee

Last post by LDB415 « Mon Apr 06, 2015 3:58 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:31 am

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Rep. Larry Phillips - Chairman (512) 463-0297 ; fax 512-463-1561
Rep. Poncho Nevárez - Vice-Chairman (512) 463-0566 ; fax 512-463-0220
Rep. DeWayne...

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I called every one except the knucklehead author of the bill. I politely said I'm calling about a bill coming up in Mr. Blank's committee tomorrow,...

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Mon Apr 06, 2015 3:58 pm
Senate State Affairs Committee Contact Information

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by Charles L. Cotton » Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:25 pm

Sen. Joan Huffman/Chair 512-463-0117 Voice - 512-463-0639 (fax)
Sen. Rodney Ellis/Vice Chair 512-463-0113 Voice - 512-463-0006 (fax)

Members:
Sen....

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Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:25 pm
2015 Bill Status Report

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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Nov 11, 2014 3:35 pm

Color-coded and linked bills are available on the on the Texas Firearms Coalition website. UPDATED: 6/2/15

HOUSE BILLS:

HB92 (White) Relating to...

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Tue Nov 11, 2014 3:35 pm

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HUR56 - Would it end up making things worse?

Last post by joe817 « Mon Mar 02, 2015 4:58 pm
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by superchief » Sat Feb 28, 2015 12:52 pm

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HJR56 - Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove legislative authority to regulate the wearing of arms.

If this gets on the ballot, and gets...

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It appears to me that the Local Gov't Code which prohibits local governments from passing regulation that supersedes that of the State:

LGC...

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Last post by joe817
Mon Mar 02, 2015 4:58 pm
HB910 (House companion to SB17) referred to committe today.

Last post by Ruark « Fri Feb 27, 2015 6:50 pm
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by steveincowtown » Wed Feb 25, 2015 4:58 pm
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...with a TON of authors. Not sure why my rep isn't one of them.

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.... and Zaffirini holds up her forefinger and goes, ahaaaa!!!! :roll:
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Last post by Ruark
Fri Feb 27, 2015 6:50 pm
SB 273 - Providing civil penalties for gov't 30.06

Last post by Jason K « Thu Feb 26, 2015 3:46 pm
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by TexasCajun » Thu Feb 26, 2015 8:37 am

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SB 273 is scheduled for public hearing on 3/2

Looks like the Senate is trying to get ahead on the 2A/gun rights issues.

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Strauss is in a tough position. He had more opposition in his Speaker run this time than ever before, but the real worry are the reps that almost...

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Last post by Jason K
Thu Feb 26, 2015 3:46 pm
Class A to Class C

Last post by Tracker « Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:35 pm
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by Tracker » Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:14 pm
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If by chance open carry doesn't pass it seems to me that deliberate exposure of a concealed holstered gun charge ought to be reduced from a Class A...

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Ok I see how you took it. But in context the point of this thread/post is using open carry (or Class C) as an increased level of...
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Last post by Tracker
Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:35 pm
SB 17 Retention Holster Amendment Possible?

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by K5GU » Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:49 pm
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This came up in the State Affairs Committee hearing, and might be a forthcoming issue. Also could be an unenforceable issue. Comments?

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I agree!
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Last post by tlt
Mon Feb 23, 2015 9:00 am
Campus Carry Editorial

Last post by MeMelYup « Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:33 am
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by Bladed » Mon Feb 02, 2015 1:08 pm

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From the Texas Students for Concealed Carry Facebook page:

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All the college attending CHL's need to submit requests to the appropriate places, for permission to carry at their college. Everyone knows that they...

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Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:33 am
Definition of belt or shoulder holster?????

Last post by JKTex « Sat Feb 21, 2015 4:03 am
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by canvasbck » Fri Feb 20, 2015 12:40 am

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I swear, I'm not being intentionally obtuse here.

What is the definition of belt or shoulder holster ?

Does a belt holster have to have slots that...

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I'm not sure there's much benefit in speculating what the definition of something that may or may not end up in a bill that may or may not pass. As...

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Last post by JKTex
Sat Feb 21, 2015 4:03 am
Abbott's emergency items

Last post by Dave09 « Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:27 pm
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by mojo84 » Fri Feb 20, 2015 12:21 pm

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Wish he would add another one or two.

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I'm not exactly familiar with how this process works. Seeing as they are emergency items will they be given priority over other issues? I just...

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Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:27 pm
Another datapoint on UT, campus carry, Straus

Last post by MechAg94 « Thu Feb 19, 2015 4:29 pm
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by ELB » Thu Feb 19, 2015 12:00 pm

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And UT's position on campus carry is (borrowing from Crossfire via TAM):

Borrowing from one of...

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I saw the mention of Admiral McRaven in the quotes. Is he being held up as some sort of expert on concealed carry rights? I haven't seen very many...

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Thu Feb 19, 2015 4:29 pm
Straus Sending Ominous Message on Campus-Carry

Last post by The Annoyed Man « Thu Feb 19, 2015 1:59 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Wed Feb 11, 2015 6:39 pm
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If the Chron.com article is accurate, then Speaker Straus may be preparing Texas gun owners for some underhanded treatment of campus-carry. Remember...

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Interesting..... I just got off of a 22 minute long phone call with Giovanni Capriglione himself. I can't write it all down (we covered a lot of...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Thu Feb 19, 2015 1:59 pm
HB 1627

Last post by mr1337 « Thu Feb 19, 2015 12:32 pm
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by e-bil » Thu Feb 19, 2015 12:25 pm

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Why have we not seen more outcry against this horrid bill? This isn't listed at all on the TSRA website or the link here.

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This bill eliminates the Stand Your Ground doctrine, while still preserving Castle Doctrine.

I'm sure the Lege is wise enough to make sure this one...

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Last post by mr1337
Thu Feb 19, 2015 12:32 pm
I am liking HB910 / SB346

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by AJSully421 » Thu Jan 29, 2015 1:46 am
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I am really liking HB910 and SB346!

Preserves 30.06 for CHL, and creates 30.07 for open carry.

First, it changes a few words in Sec. 30.06... thus...

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Out of 15 total committee members 5 are authors/co-authors. There are 5 other Rs. Hopefully it will get through, but that's the big challenge.
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Last post by TVGuy
Wed Feb 18, 2015 5:40 pm
False Testimony by President of Texas Chapter of Mom’s Dema

Last post by joelamosobadiah « Wed Feb 18, 2015 11:11 am
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by Charles L. Cotton » Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:09 pm
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I posted the entire article. It's on onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; in the What Where They Thinking section. The article on the TFC...

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NRA put out the Breitbart link on their Facebook page as well today. :thumbs2:
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Last post by joelamosobadiah
Wed Feb 18, 2015 11:11 am
Homeland Sec.& Public Safety meeting 02/17/15

Last post by joe817 « Tue Feb 17, 2015 1:51 pm
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by joe817 » Mon Feb 16, 2015 5:17 pm

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The House Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee is having its first meeting tomorrow, Tuesday Feb. 17.

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Thanks for that info v7a. :tiphat: After the first 30 minutes I figured out it was just a meet and greet, like you said. No bills are to be...

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Tue Feb 17, 2015 1:51 pm
The Star Telegram on OCTC - nothing new, really

Last post by chuck j « Tue Feb 17, 2015 6:09 am
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by treadlightly » Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:43 pm
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Open carry activists not so open about criminal past - onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;.

I don't know Bud Kennedy's politics. Kory...

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Thank you for your thoughts .
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Last post by chuck j
Tue Feb 17, 2015 6:09 am
Summary of bills anywhere???

Last post by powerboatr « Mon Feb 16, 2015 6:59 pm
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by Ruark » Mon Feb 16, 2015 5:15 pm

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Is there somewhere where you can read a summary of what all these bills are about? All I can find is little one-line descriptions starting with,...

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is a site to search all the bills by name or topic or just about any way to find a bill.
i use it and...

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Last post by powerboatr
Mon Feb 16, 2015 6:59 pm
C.J. Grisham is factually-challenged

Last post by joe817 « Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:35 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Sat Feb 14, 2015 6:37 pm
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I try to be fair to people and no one likes a double standard. I called out Kelly Burke for providing false testimony during the Senate State Affairs...

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:headscratch That video was Mark Ronson - Uptown Funk ft. Bruno Mars Parody Suburban Funk , a musical. Wasn't even interesting. :lol:
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Last post by joe817
Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:35 pm
Incapable of civil discourse and debate

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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:10 pm
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On the heals of taking Kory Watkins to task for his inappropriate conduct in Rep. Pancho Nevarez's office, C.J. Grisham/OCT now attacks former Texas...

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I believe this is as good as any place for this.

The idiots continue to press on with their stupid counter-productive actions and rhetoric. It's...
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Last post by mojo84
Sat Feb 14, 2015 11:12 am
Texas Senate SB 17 and SB 11 Analysis Posted

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by K5GU » Sat Feb 14, 2015 10:50 am

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Sat Feb 14, 2015 10:50 am
So, where does this all go now?

Last post by Jeff B. « Sat Feb 14, 2015 9:35 am
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by chuckybrown » Fri Feb 13, 2015 11:55 am

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My head is spinning from reading all the different threads here, and on other websites.

Charles, you're closer to this than anyone. Can you share...

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As the saying goes, live and learn .

We need to watch the progress of these bills, observe the legislative maneuvers that are applied to them and...

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Last post by Jeff B.
Sat Feb 14, 2015 9:35 am
Link to Today's TX Senate Hearing On SB11 and SB 17 (2-12)

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by steveincowtown » Thu Feb 12, 2015 9:58 am
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Here we go guys:

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Lets hope the vocal folks from OCTC, OCT, etc. can keep it respectful. I contacted...

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Thanks for the heads up :-)
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Last post by RHenriksen
Sat Feb 14, 2015 8:11 am
I'm almost hoping Open Carry fails… here's why

Last post by Winchster « Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:56 pm
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by Scott in Houston » Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:42 am
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If it passes, there will be a 30.07 clause much like the current 30.06 allowing businesses to post.

The reason this all scares me is because many...

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Then that is where we disagree, I want to be able to hang a sign and call the sheriff if somebody ignores it. Not jump through hoops to make...
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Last post by Winchster
Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:56 pm
House committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety

Last post by Bladed « Fri Feb 13, 2015 4:11 pm
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by TomV » Fri Feb 13, 2015 9:15 am

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The House committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety meets on Tuesday the 17th. This is where many of the House bills including HB 308 ended...

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You were probably thinking of the Senate, where committees are only required to give twenty-four hours' notice of a public hearing (though Senate...

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Last post by Bladed
Fri Feb 13, 2015 4:11 pm
If Campus and Open Carry pass how long?

Last post by RoyGBiv « Fri Feb 13, 2015 12:07 am
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by pcgizzmo » Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:57 pm

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Till they become law. Maybe not the right question. Typically how long before you can actually carry on campus or openly after the bill is signed...

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SECTION 52. Except as otherwise provided by this Act, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2015.

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Last post by RoyGBiv
Fri Feb 13, 2015 12:07 am
Strike Constitutional Carry Off The List

Last post by JKTex « Thu Feb 12, 2015 4:44 pm
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by Rrash » Tue Feb 10, 2015 5:27 pm

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When can we put to bed any debate that these knuckleheads have done nothing but harm for gun rights?

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Does anyone think this has/had any chance at all? It has more chance of causing harm than good thanks to those groups.

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Last post by JKTex
Thu Feb 12, 2015 4:44 pm
Joe Straus

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by RoyGBiv » Mon Oct 06, 2014 1:52 pm
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Is there a plan for unseating Straus from the Speakers chair?
How can I help?

What, if any, sway would a Governor Abbott (assuming, I know) have...

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Michael Quinn Sullivan has done a lot to expose Straus and his cronies. While I have yet to find anyone that I totally agree with on every issue, not...
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Last post by mojo84
Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:51 am
Is there a FAQ for providing testimony at a hearing?

Last post by v7a « Wed Feb 11, 2015 11:05 pm
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by juno106 » Wed Feb 11, 2015 10:26 pm

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Is there a FAQ for providing testimony at a hearing?

What time to arrive at the Capitol? 9:00 a.m.? 7:00 a.m.? 5:00 a.m.?

Which door to wait at?...

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This article has some details:

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Last post by v7a
Wed Feb 11, 2015 11:05 pm
I shouldn't laughm but, maybe just a little...

Last post by RoyGBiv « Tue Feb 10, 2015 6:19 pm
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by G.A. Heath » Tue Feb 10, 2015 5:40 pm

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On their Facebook page OCT posted the following ():

In light of OCTC's actions I can find nothing more ironic, and while I shouldn't laugh I did...

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That explains it then....

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Last post by RoyGBiv
Tue Feb 10, 2015 6:19 pm
Open Carry Texas wants to gut 30.06

Last post by 92f-fan « Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:50 am
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by Charles L. Cotton » Fri Jan 30, 2015 12:03 pm
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My attention was called to a post made by C.J. Grisham on the Open Carry Texas Facebook Group. As you can see, Mr. Grisham and OCT want to gut the...

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OCT - They act like bored attention whores...
Its unfortunate that such childishness isnt isolated to just the TV and might impact my 2nd amendment...
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Last post by 92f-fan
Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:50 am
2015 Strategy?

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Mon Feb 09, 2015 11:19 am
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by mojo84 » Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:17 am

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I'm hearing from some very well connected and influential people they believe the best chance for truly conservative fiscal, education, etc...

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I'm not up on that particular issue in terms of legislators' feelings. As a very general statement, the Senate is much more conservative and...

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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Mon Feb 09, 2015 11:19 am
Straus needs to follow suit.

Last post by txbirddog « Sun Feb 08, 2015 7:38 pm
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by mojo84 » Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:06 pm
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Received this email just now from Lt. Gov. Patrick. Straus needs to make similar adjustments. If not, it will show where his allegiance are.

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According to this, not too good.

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Remember those who put straus back in power,,,,,,,what was that...
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Last post by txbirddog
Sun Feb 08, 2015 7:38 pm
Testing the waters, looking for participants.

Last post by G.A. Heath « Sun Feb 08, 2015 1:35 am
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by G.A. Heath » Sun Feb 01, 2015 7:36 pm
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I am thinking about doing a google hangout or phone session for the Gun Rights In Texas Podcast. This this round table will be paneled by those who...

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Episode Released.

You can find the show notes and audio at onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
The Youtube version (video is 3 images) is...
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Last post by G.A. Heath
Sun Feb 08, 2015 1:35 am
House committee assignments

Last post by TexasCajun « Fri Feb 06, 2015 8:50 pm
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by KC5AV » Wed Feb 04, 2015 3:50 pm
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Tim Eaton ‏@TimEaton30 13m13 minutes ago
Rep. Larry Phillips named as chairman of Homeland Security Committee, Capitol source says. #txlege...

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They're already saying that
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Last post by TexasCajun
Fri Feb 06, 2015 8:50 pm
Another Campus Carry Editorial

Last post by Bladed « Fri Feb 06, 2015 12:19 pm

by Bladed » Fri Feb 06, 2015 12:19 pm

From the Texas Students for Concealed Carry Facebook page:

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Last post by Bladed
Fri Feb 06, 2015 12:19 pm
An Anti-SWATting Law?

Last post by SRH78 « Thu Feb 05, 2015 9:44 pm
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by RoyGBiv » Thu Feb 05, 2015 10:43 am

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With several high profile SWATting examples recently, and with the possibility of licensed OC still passing into law this session, I find myself...

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It depends on what the swatter said during the call. In some cases, it could be fairly easy. In others, much more difficult.

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Last post by SRH78
Thu Feb 05, 2015 9:44 pm
SB411

Last post by timtheteacher « Wed Feb 04, 2015 1:27 pm

by timtheteacher » Wed Feb 04, 2015 1:27 pm

Looks like Sen Ellis wants to include mandatory recording in grand jury proceedings involving a peace officer. :banghead:

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Last post by timtheteacher
Wed Feb 04, 2015 1:27 pm
Critical legislation for 2015

Last post by ScooterSissy « Tue Feb 03, 2015 3:56 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Jun 24, 2014 4:48 pm
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Open-carry has dominated the gun-related news and websites for several months now and some open-carry websites proclaim OC to be the top priority for...

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With all due respect to the courses, I think the legal requirements do more to weed out folks for Texas CHL than the difficulty of the classroom...
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Last post by ScooterSissy
Tue Feb 03, 2015 3:56 pm
Question for Charles

Last post by baldeagle « Mon Feb 02, 2015 12:36 am
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by baldeagle » Sun Feb 01, 2015 4:56 pm

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I noticed today that the House has still not assigned any members to committees. Is this normal?

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As am I. I've been checking every day and wondering why no assignments have been handed out.

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Last post by baldeagle
Mon Feb 02, 2015 12:36 am
Gov. Abbott working for open carry

Last post by nightmare69 « Sun Feb 01, 2015 6:43 pm
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by mojo84 » Fri Jan 30, 2015 3:41 pm
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Received this email a few minutes ago. Contrary to the beliefs of some, Abbott and Patrick are working on OC and other gun rights legislation.

We...

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Signed.
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Last post by nightmare69
Sun Feb 01, 2015 6:43 pm
Statement from Dan Patrick on Campus Carry

Last post by RogueUSMC « Fri Jan 30, 2015 3:32 pm
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by G.A. Heath » Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:50 am
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Earlier today I saw on twitter a statement from our Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Campus Carry. He also mentions OC in the statement but you can view it...

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Oh, I'm with ya...thumb the tall where you'll get the most marbles.
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Last post by RogueUSMC
Fri Jan 30, 2015 3:32 pm
Heard Lt. Govener stated no support for OC?

Last post by pcgizzmo « Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:26 pm
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by pcgizzmo » Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:21 pm

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I heard on the radio today that the Lt. Gov said he doesn't see it as high on the agenda and there isn't much support for it in the Senate. Has...

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Sorry. I didn't see it anywhere but couldn't see how it wasn't being discussed somewhere. Mods please get rid of my post if you want. Thanks..

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Last post by pcgizzmo
Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:26 pm
GOP Lawmakers Positive On Campus Carry

Last post by juno106 « Tue Jan 27, 2015 2:37 pm
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by Keith B » Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:22 am

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I guess we'll know more if/when a companion House bill is introduced, and to which committee it is assigned

either that, or pray for a special...

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Last post by juno106
Tue Jan 27, 2015 2:37 pm
SB342: OCT/NAGR SeSate Bill: BAD BILL.

Last post by G.A. Heath « Mon Jan 26, 2015 10:17 am
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by G.A. Heath » Sat Jan 24, 2015 2:27 am
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So I was at work when SB342 was introduced, and just now have had time to start looking it over. I quickly noticed while it is supposed to be their...

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The bill changes 30.06, and it does so in a way that is likely to get the bill killed OR altered in a way that could get 30.06 gutted. Essentially if...
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Last post by G.A. Heath
Mon Jan 26, 2015 10:17 am
Rep. Linda Koop - Dallas 102

Last post by MeMelYup « Thu Jan 22, 2015 6:54 pm
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by TVGuy » Wed Jan 21, 2015 12:32 pm

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I wrote to our new TX State Rep. Linda Koop late last week and received a personal response from her Legislative Director this morning. It was a...

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Here is another one on the same line that provokes thought. onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

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Last post by MeMelYup
Thu Jan 22, 2015 6:54 pm
Senate votes to lower 2/3 rule to 19/31

Last post by Bladed « Thu Jan 22, 2015 6:45 pm
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by tornado » Wed Jan 21, 2015 5:09 pm

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There are 20 Rs and 11 Ds. It now takes 19 senators to bring a floor vote.

I'm not sure what the...

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Here is the statement from Senator Estes's Facebook page, regarding his decision to abstain from voting on the two-thirds rule:

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Last post by Bladed
Thu Jan 22, 2015 6:45 pm
HB 695

Last post by Scott Farkus « Wed Jan 21, 2015 7:06 am
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by E.Marquez » Thu Jan 15, 2015 12:03 pm
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Did I miss this bill being discussed?
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HB 695

Chas.. TSRA opinion?

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Wow, I really, really like this bill. Any chance of extending the concept to all businesses that post 30.06?
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Last post by Scott Farkus
Wed Jan 21, 2015 7:06 am
I recently interviewed Charles Cotton, here it is...

Last post by TresHuevos « Mon Jan 19, 2015 3:45 pm
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by G.A. Heath » Sun Jan 18, 2015 10:29 am

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For those who don't know I do a podcast called Gun Rights In Texas, it was called something else but it has been re-branded. While I usually do not...

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Subscribed via Overcast. Thanks for what you do.

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Last post by TresHuevos
Mon Jan 19, 2015 3:45 pm
OCT now has their bill tracking page up...

Last post by G.A. Heath « Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:13 am
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by G.A. Heath » Fri Jan 16, 2015 6:45 pm

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Well, we can now see the convoluted and non-linear thinking that goes on at OCT with their position on various bills.

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If you look at HB 308 in their status page they do know the word neutral and it's use...

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constitutional carry introduced in the Senate

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by paxton25 » Thu Jan 15, 2015 5:44 pm

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This is the anticipated Senate companion bill to HB195, Huffines is a true patriot. Good to see NAGR pledge their full support for this bill....

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If you care about honesty, integrity, accountability, who should be financially supported, who gets results and who falsely claims credit, and future...

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amendment to allow for private causes of action

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by E.Marquez » Thu Jan 15, 2015 6:10 pm

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Forgive the lack of knowledge.. but I just don't know, and did not find an answer that made sense.
Chas (or any one that knows), several of the bill...

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Thank you sir,,knowledge is power, power is good, having powerful knowledge better.
Thus end my education for the moment.
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OK new moment so...

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