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Fri May 08, 2015 12:21 pm
Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee
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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
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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
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:25 pm
2015 Bill Status Report
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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
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Nov 11, 2014 3:35 pm
Special Session?
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Kolamer »
Fri May 22, 2015 10:11 am
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So if HB910 does not get read today it is my understanding that it dies (am I correct?). If this happens, what do you think the chances are that the...
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You would only see a special session if it had to do with major issues such as budget, education, or some sort of public safety (i.e. the flooding)....
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Last post by Rrash
Thu May 28, 2015 4:31 pm
House 5/27 - HB910 or SB11
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jerry_r60 »
Wed May 27, 2015 12:07 pm
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The thread on yesterday's house session got very long and has morphed into today's session. This thread is just to start clean for today's session -...
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It would if their intention is to kill the bill as I believe is the case.
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Last post by FormerTSgt
Thu May 28, 2015 2:31 pm
New Guard vs Old Guard
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Ivan244 »
Wed May 27, 2015 9:05 pm
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Question for those who have been following the debacle this session. I recall hearing early on major riffs between the New Guard vs the established...
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I'm an NRA member. I'm not part of OCT/OCTC/GOA/AEAEIOU/what-have-you. I don't agree with many of the tactics used by the splinter groups. That...
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Last post by JSThane
Thu May 28, 2015 2:01 pm
OCT claiming credit for sun rising in the east
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Charles L. Cotton »
Tue May 26, 2015 3:12 pm
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This is getting to be hilarious. Now OCT/Grisham is claiming credit for passage of SB273 because they testified heavily for this law . . . OCT and...
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I rather suspect that we share the same definition.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Thu May 28, 2015 12:31 pm
Did OCT/OCTC do as they planned
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by
RPBrown »
Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:57 am
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This is so I dont hijack another thread
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Patrick should go as well and every rep that voted for Straus as speaker. It's a good ole boys club and the people don't matter.
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Last post by jason812
Wed May 27, 2015 8:42 pm
SB11 Campus Carry House Floor Debate 5/26/15
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joe817 »
Tue May 26, 2015 8:36 am
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It's on the Major State Calendar to be heard today, Tuesday May 26. Live broadcast begins at 10:00am.
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So... Longoria is going to kill SB 1003 because he's angry that Schaefer killed a bill (on its merits) that Longoria sponsored?
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Wed May 27, 2015 1:26 pm
Sen. Huffines is killing HB910
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Charles L. Cotton »
Fri May 22, 2015 3:04 pm
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Sen. Huffines is killing the HB910. I just called his office to politely state that. 512-463-0116.
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Charles, I corrected my quoting if I was the person you was referring to.
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Last post by safety1
Tue May 26, 2015 3:14 pm
Out of state CCW and HB 910
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slm266 »
Sat May 23, 2015 9:46 am
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Pardon me if this has already been asked, i tried to search for such a topic but i was wondering on thoughts of whether this would affect the CCW...
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I get a kick out of these 'know my rights' folks.
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Last post by SA_Steve
Tue May 26, 2015 11:27 am
HB 554 On Senate State Affairs Calendar
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K5GU »
Tue May 19, 2015 9:15 am
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On the calendar for public hearing on 5-21 (Thursday 9 am). This is Rep. Springer's bill that amends the Penal Code to establish a defense to...
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HB554 now on the Items Eligible for Consideration calendar for May 26 2:10 pm.
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Last post by CJD
Mon May 25, 2015 10:16 pm
Questions on LE Agencies Lobbying Gun Bills
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K5GU »
Sun May 24, 2015 12:47 pm
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( I originally posted this in the HB910 Call To Action thread as a quote, however that is probably not the correct place since it's not really an...
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Contrast the testimonies of the elected (Sheriff's) versus the politically appointed (Chief's). That will probably tell you what you need to know.
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Last post by C-dub
Mon May 25, 2015 8:42 pm
Poll
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safety1 »
Sun May 24, 2015 9:30 pm
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What happens to HB910 now?
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I think the uproar is that the agreement between the House & Senate was pass clean bills and the powers to be would make sure it was done.
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Last post by safety1
Mon May 25, 2015 7:51 pm
HB1179 / SB476 -
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Scott B. »
Mon Feb 23, 2015 1:24 pm
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I believe so, yeah. No more calendars meetings this session.
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Last post by TexasJohnBoy
Mon May 25, 2015 4:18 pm
SB273
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joe817 »
Wed Mar 18, 2015 12:04 pm
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This has taken me by surprise! They are discussing it right now. Not familiar with the bill. :shock:
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SB273 reported enrolled...
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Last post by TexasJohnBoy
Mon May 25, 2015 12:44 pm
Sunday May 24, 2015 - INTENT
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NotRPB »
Sat May 23, 2015 8:29 am
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@chucklindell 2m2 minutes ago
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Last post by NotRPB
Sun May 24, 2015 8:43 pm
any news on HB 3717 - penalty for 30.06...
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Thomas Hagemeier »
Sun May 24, 2015 12:42 pm
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.... Bill if passed lowers the offence for having a firearm on property with a 30.06 sign from a class A to a class C misdemeanor unless the violator...
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AH-SOME.
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Last post by Thomas Hagemeier
Sun May 24, 2015 1:51 pm
An honest response from a local LEO (HB910)
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timtheteacher »
Tue May 19, 2015 12:48 pm
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I asked him about the Ohio case in general and HB910.....
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:headscratch So you have had that discussion with a cop or you haven't?
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Last post by mojo84
Fri May 22, 2015 10:50 am
HB 1187, Chris Kyle Highway
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C-dub »
Thu May 21, 2015 1:40 pm
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:patriot: :txflag: Awesome!!
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Last post by TexasGal
Fri May 22, 2015 1:19 am
HB 2359 - Texas Taking Another Stand.
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joe817 »
Fri Apr 10, 2015 1:57 pm
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This is worth a read and a discussion I believe. This is the first I've heard of this bill, but I sure do like it! :txflag:
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The more the Feds stay out of our affairs the better off we are .
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Last post by chuck j
Wed May 20, 2015 6:09 pm
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Last post by juno106
Wed May 20, 2015 12:08 am
Campus Carry Holdup
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O.F.Fascist »
Wed Apr 22, 2015 3:20 pm
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Saw this on facebook from .
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Come on come on come on please please please
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Last post by TexasJohnBoy
Tue May 19, 2015 10:10 am
Trashing Dan Patrick is providing cover for Speaker Straus
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Charles L. Cotton »
Fri Jan 30, 2015 12:10 pm
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While a few folks are trying hard to make open-carry the focus of the entire 2015 Texas Legislative Session by attacking Dan Patrick, Speaker Straus...
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I'm locking this thread, not because anyone has violated our Rules, but because I started it in response to a specific problem at the beginning of...
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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue May 19, 2015 8:41 am
HB910/SB17 standoff
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Ruark »
Tue Apr 28, 2015 4:32 pm
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Looks like one of those old western movies where two guys are pointing their guns at each other. Who's going to blink first?
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Speaking of political capital, here is a quick word from someone who overestimates his own political capital:
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Last post by Bladed
Mon May 18, 2015 9:28 pm
14 days left.....
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superchief »
Tue May 12, 2015 9:59 pm
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Procedural deadlines looming. something better happen quick or we're screwed....Open Carry, Campus Carry, NFA reform are all at risk of dying on the...
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I thought they already had.
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Last post by Jasonw560
Mon May 18, 2015 4:43 pm
It's Not Just Gun Bills Being Stonewalled
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Charles L. Cotton »
Wed May 13, 2015 12:08 pm
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Thanks, I've been wondering about that. I worked for TxDOT several years ago and they were beyond anal about making sure you knew you weren't allowed...
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Last post by Scott Farkus
Mon May 18, 2015 5:45 am
Antis are going to exploit this: Waco shooting - 9 dead
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juno106 »
Sun May 17, 2015 5:20 pm
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In Austin for professional conference. Was thinking of attending tomorrow's public hearing in Senate, since I assume the anti's are going to show up....
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Last post by C-dub
Sun May 17, 2015 5:41 pm
HB3884
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CJD »
Fri May 15, 2015 12:09 pm
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Removing illegal knives from 46.02 passed to engrossment.
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Thanks, Bladed.
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Last post by thechl
Fri May 15, 2015 5:57 pm
May 14 House session is open for business
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mojo84 »
Thu May 14, 2015 9:09 am
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Let's see what the day brings and if anyone has matured over night.
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mostly nonsense.... :headscratch
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Last post by safety1
Fri May 15, 2015 12:56 pm
What is Stickland doing today? (5/15)
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TVGuy »
Fri May 15, 2015 10:48 am
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Why is he asking so many questions on consented bills? Other than looking bad, what is his purpose or strategy? Does anyone know?
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Oh, yes.... he's their gallant hero, standing tall and courageously fighting for our 2nd Amendment rights.
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Last post by Ruark
Fri May 15, 2015 12:38 pm
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Last post by mojo84
Fri May 15, 2015 11:24 am
Foolish Behavior
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safety1 »
Fri May 15, 2015 10:50 am
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Rep. Stickland is embarrassing himself on the house floor this morning. I'm sure whatever creditable he had....is now long gone!
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Haha! I just created the same subject.
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Last post by TVGuy
Fri May 15, 2015 10:51 am
Close to end of session, feeling blue - are you also??
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TexCHLFan »
Tue May 05, 2015 8:53 pm
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With less than a month to go in the regular session, we have nothing that is done and ready to go to the Governor's desk. Nothing of a substantial...
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Hope you don't mind, I posted that to the Crimes on Campus category onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
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Last post by mr1337
Thu May 14, 2015 9:19 pm
*Withdrawn
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steveincowtown »
Thu May 14, 2015 3:50 pm
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Withdrawn/Deleted to avoid more confusion on HB910.
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Thanks, I am going to delete it to avoid having yet another HB910 thread.
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Last post by steveincowtown
Thu May 14, 2015 3:55 pm
Frustration Over Gun Bills' Progress
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Charles L. Cotton »
Fri May 08, 2015 12:40 pm
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As we get closer to the end of the legislative session, people are getting frustrated with the apparent lack of progress on pro-gun bills. I too am...
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Fingers crossed that this is a good sign...
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Last post by TexasJohnBoy
Thu May 14, 2015 3:30 pm
I just got a phone call from my Representative ..
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oohrah »
Tue May 12, 2015 5:09 pm
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from the floor of the lege! Thank you, sir, Doc Anderson.
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No problem, K5GU.
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Last post by oohrah
Thu May 14, 2015 8:37 am
House Floor Session Today, 13 May 2015
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K5GU »
Wed May 13, 2015 9:15 am
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A couple of CHL related bills are on today's House calendar.
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Really? I hadn't heard this story
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Last post by RHenriksen
Thu May 14, 2015 7:02 am
19 Days Left in Regular Session
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superchief »
Mon May 11, 2015 10:58 pm
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No open carry, no NFA reform, no campus carry, no expanded places to carry. None of these have been sent to the guv's desk. 19 days left in regular...
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No...no special for Open Carry...if there is a special it will be for the budget.
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Last post by RedTop
Tue May 12, 2015 9:44 pm
SB473 passed House!
Replies: 3
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mr1337 »
Mon May 11, 2015 12:17 pm
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:smash: :thewave :txflag:
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Tire deflation device?
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Last post by nobius
Mon May 11, 2015 4:30 pm
SB 1296 Scheduled for State Affairs on 5-13
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K5GU »
Sun May 10, 2015 3:19 pm
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SB 1296 is a bill containing corrections to enacted statutes from last session - is back from the House and scheduled for a public hearing. This bill...
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Hope not..... :banghead:
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Last post by safety1
Mon May 11, 2015 7:43 am
More Stickland follies
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RHenriksen »
Fri May 08, 2015 1:26 pm
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There's a happy medium between being Straus crony and Strickland.
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Last post by mojo84
Sat May 09, 2015 8:38 pm
HB989 NFA related
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AdioSS »
Mon Mar 16, 2015 1:10 am
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I didn't see much about this here yet, so I thought I'd pass this along.
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********** POSTPONED BUSINESS **********
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Last post by NotRPB
Fri May 08, 2015 2:45 pm
HB2269 Related to Unlawful Firearm Seizure by Feds
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K5GU »
Sun May 03, 2015 12:25 pm
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HB 2269 (by Metcalf) Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; creating an offense . Favorably reported by...
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Arizona SB1070 passed in 2010. The US Justice Department filed suit. The US Supreme Court struck down portions of the law, basically not allowing the...
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Last post by ScooterSissy
Fri May 08, 2015 1:48 am
Chancellor Sharp on Campus Carry
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J.R.@A&M »
Thu May 07, 2015 11:03 am
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Happens between 21:38 and 27:15. He reiterates the same thing he said in his letter. He articulates the common sense argument that there is no reason...
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The law allows for universities to give permission.
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Last post by CJD
Thu May 07, 2015 5:05 pm
HB 554 On Supplemental Calendar for 3rd Reading
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K5GU »
Thu May 07, 2015 8:08 am
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On the calendar for today, this House bill prohibits arrest if CHL carries into the secured area of an airport and then when advised, leaves the area...
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HB 554 Read 3rd time, passed the House, 05-07-2015.
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Last post by K5GU
Thu May 07, 2015 2:12 pm
0 Replies
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Last post by K5GU
Thu May 07, 2015 8:47 am
HB 353
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RoyGBiv »
Wed Dec 17, 2014 10:52 am
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I'm struggling a bit to understand the TFC position on this Bill. Maybe I'm missing something?
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Thanks for the heads-up.
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Last post by ELB
Wed May 06, 2015 5:09 pm
HB905 Knife pre-emption
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ELB »
Wed Apr 01, 2015 12:17 pm
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I hadn't seen this earlier, found no mention of it on the forum under HB905 nor HB 905 .
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HB 905 passed to engrossment yesterday, 05/05/15 at 7:13 pm.
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Last post by joe817
Wed May 06, 2015 10:08 am
HB910 on House Calendar for 3rd Reading
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K5GU »
Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:53 pm
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HB910 is on the 04-20-2015 House calendar for 3rd Reading and final passage to the Senate.
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The real question is whether it is a premises or other place on which the license holder is prohibited from carrying the handgun under Section 46.03....
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Last post by Bladed
Tue May 05, 2015 5:11 pm
Open carry passed?
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by
RogueUSMC »
Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:27 am
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My wife watches news as she puts her face on for work and said they announced that open carry had passed???
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Not that I will, but thanks for the update, y'all. Inquiring minds........ :headscratch
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Last post by Oldgringo
Mon May 04, 2015 10:47 am
Bills In The House Calendars Committee
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joe817 »
Tue Mar 31, 2015 1:39 pm
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This is an important committee, that can either schedule a bill for floor debate....or stall a bill, bottle it up, effectively killing the bill. It's...
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Charles L. Cotton wrote:
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Last post by safety1
Fri May 01, 2015 2:27 pm
New bills about cops
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ELB »
Thu Apr 02, 2015 9:44 am
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When I was looking at the House committee meeting calendar, I noticed the Select Committee on Emerging Issues in Texas Law Enforcement has a meeting...
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The federal government to the rescue.
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Last post by mojo84
Fri May 01, 2015 12:02 pm
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