2019 Texas Legislative Session

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Last post by Russell « Thu Oct 24, 2019 1:11 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Fri Sep 20, 2019 8:09 pm » in Site Announcements, Questions & Suggestions

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As most folks will recall, several weeks ago we were inundated with Russian porn spammers joining and posting their trash. Registration was shut down...

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That's correct of course. I can only state what I've experienced, and for me blocking everything non-US cut out all spamming and compromise attempts...

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DO NOT POST DIRECT DPS PHONE NUMBERS!!!

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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon May 16, 2016 3:42 pm » in Site Announcements, Questions & Suggestions

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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HB 2164 - civil and criminal penalties for prohibiting LEO carry

Last post by KLB « Fri Feb 22, 2019 1:56 pm
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by Papa_Tiger » Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:09 pm

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You commit a crime (Class C misdemeanor) if you tell a LEO or special investigator that they cannot carry into your establishment that is open to the...

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They can't refuse to serve because he's armed, and refusing to serve LEOs generally will lead to a big PR kerfuffle.

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Last post by KLB
Fri Feb 22, 2019 1:56 pm
HB 2046 - Mental Health Initiatives in Public Schools (funded by LTC)

Last post by srothstein « Fri Feb 22, 2019 12:14 pm
Replies: 8
by Papa_Tiger » Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:52 pm

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Creates a grant program to fund mental health initiatives that address prevention and the impact of gun violence. Limited to counties with a...

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That is the current populations. The law requires them to go by the last decennial census. In 2010, Bexar was a little lower.

I do not know why,...

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Last post by srothstein
Fri Feb 22, 2019 12:14 pm
HB 2195 - School District Active Shooter Plan

Last post by Papa_Tiger « Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:13 pm

by Papa_Tiger » Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:13 pm

School districts must develop a plan for how to deal with an active shooter scenario.

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Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:13 pm
SB 203/HB 2115 - Firearm safety equipment exempted from sales tax

Last post by SRO1911 « Thu Feb 21, 2019 8:24 pm
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by Papa_Tiger » Thu Feb 21, 2019 2:00 pm

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Thu Feb 21, 2019 8:24 pm
HB 2051 - Special Privileges for AG/DAs, and Retired Judicial officers

Last post by Papa_Tiger « Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:57 pm

by Papa_Tiger » Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:57 pm

Provides a defense to prosecution to 46.035 for retired judicial officers and a huge list of additional judges and attorneys.

Makes 46.02 and 46.03...

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Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:57 pm
HB 1959 - Private schools may not prohibit employees from transporting or storing

Last post by Flightmare « Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:46 pm
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by Papa_Tiger » Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:45 pm

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Private schools may not prohibit employees from transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition in their vehicle in parking areas provided by the...

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Were private schools exempt from the employer parking lot law? I can't remember.

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Last post by Flightmare
Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:46 pm
HB 1945 - Prohibit Carry in campus child-care facilities

Last post by Papa_Tiger « Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:41 pm

by Papa_Tiger » Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:41 pm

Makes child-care facilities located on the campus of an institute of higher education off limits to license holders if posted with 30.06.

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Last post by Papa_Tiger
Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:41 pm
HCR 65 - Urging Congress to pass universal background checks

Last post by Papa_Tiger « Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:38 pm

by Papa_Tiger » Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:38 pm

Close a dangerous and far-reaching loophole that dramatically increases the likelihood of gun murders and suicides

Bipartisan issue backed by more...

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Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:38 pm
HB 1754 - Funds for school safety improvements

Last post by Papa_Tiger « Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:36 pm

by Papa_Tiger » Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:36 pm

$50 per child based on average daily attendance to be provided to each school district and to be used for school safety improvements.

These can...

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Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:36 pm
HB 1163 - Large Cities may Vote to ban Open Carry

Last post by The Annoyed Man « Wed Feb 20, 2019 5:09 pm
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by Papa_Tiger » Wed Jan 30, 2019 8:48 am
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If a petition is filed with the government of a local municipality with a population of over 750,000 people to ban Open Carry within the borders of...

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Don’t worry, Speaker Bonnen will save us. :roll:
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Wed Feb 20, 2019 5:09 pm
SB 741 - HOA Regulation of Firearms and Ammunition

Last post by PriestTheRunner « Fri Feb 15, 2019 12:03 pm
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by Papa_Tiger » Tue Feb 12, 2019 9:03 am

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Strips any power HOAs have to regulate the possession, transport, or storage of firearms, firearms parts and ammunition or the lawful discharge of a...

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Yes, my point is that the restriction is already covered in the law. If the HOA deems it appropriate to control such things, they can petition and...

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Last post by PriestTheRunner
Fri Feb 15, 2019 12:03 pm
HB 1271 - earlier parole for violent offenders

Last post by Interblog « Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:38 am

by Interblog » Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:38 am

HB 1271 would pave the way for much earlier releases of violent offenders -- AND it would apply retroactively. Please consider contacting your state...

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Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:38 am
HB 1165 - Smaller 30.06/07 Signs

Last post by Allons « Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:41 pm
Replies: 7
by Papa_Tiger » Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:02 am

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Adds minimum legal notification requirement of 30.06 signs: a gun buster pictogram with 1 tall block text that states, Pursuant to Section 30.06,...

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:iagree:

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Last post by Allons
Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:41 pm
HB 1445 - Intoxicated Carry

Last post by jordanmills « Sun Feb 10, 2019 5:45 pm
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by Papa_Tiger » Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:07 am

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Class A misdemeanor for carrying in public while intoxicated. Does not apply to Special Investigators or peace officers.

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Drunk cops never hurt people! Pass this right away!

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Last post by jordanmills
Sun Feb 10, 2019 5:45 pm
HB 1471 - School Volunteer Security Program

Last post by troglodyte « Fri Feb 08, 2019 1:11 pm
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by Papa_Tiger » Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:40 am

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Allows schools to create a volunteer security program in which eligible veterans and retired law enforcement officers may provide volunteer security...

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Why just retired veterans and LEOs? The only eligibility is that they are veterans or LEOs. Hmmpphh. While I don't disagree with the idea, I'm not...

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Last post by troglodyte
Fri Feb 08, 2019 1:11 pm
HB 1172 - Felony for 3D Printed Firearms

Last post by Iunnrais « Thu Feb 07, 2019 10:53 am
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by Papa_Tiger » Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:53 am

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Felony for 3D Printing firearms parts. Felony for intentionally or knowingly possessing, transporting, repairing or selling a 3D printed firearm part.

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I agree that it's intentional since it would include major manufacturers who routinely utilize such devices in their processes and not just guys in...

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Last post by Iunnrais
Thu Feb 07, 2019 10:53 am
HB 1376 - Documentation of and limitations on Private Firearms sales

Last post by The Annoyed Man « Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:51 pm
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by Papa_Tiger » Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:24 pm

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Requires DPS to create a form for private sales of firearms. The form must be completed and submitted to DPS by anyone who is not an FFL within 30...

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Agreed that the bill is terrible. BUT ... there is simply a level of oppression in the law beyond which I will not comply. Between us, my son and I...

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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:51 pm
HB 1387 - Increasing the Allowable Number of School Marshals

Last post by troglodyte « Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:31 pm
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by Papa_Tiger » Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:27 pm

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Increases the allowed number of Marshals at a school to a 1:100 student ratio (from 1:200).

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Seems most schools are not using the Marshall program anyway. They are training and using their LTC staff.

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Last post by troglodyte
Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:31 pm
HB 1375 - Documentation of Private Sales Required

Last post by Soccerdad1995 « Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:21 pm
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by Papa_Tiger » Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:18 pm

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Requires DPS to create a form for private sales of firearms. The form must be completed and submitted to DPS by anyone who is not an FFL within 30...

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Very bad bill. Hopefully it goes nowhere.

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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:21 pm
HB 1108 - School Marshal Carry

Last post by cyphur « Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:35 am
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by Papa_Tiger » Tue Jan 29, 2019 8:56 am

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School marshals may carry a concealed handgun on or about their person and cannot be forced by regulations to store the handgun in a locked and...

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I’d like to see the program opened up to volunteers as well. Requiring an umbrella policy, additional insurance or even a liability waiver would be...

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Last post by cyphur
Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:35 am
HB 1288 - Junior College Marshalls May Carry on Person

Last post by PriestTheRunner « Mon Feb 04, 2019 10:19 am
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by Papa_Tiger » Sun Feb 03, 2019 9:43 pm

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Change language to allow junior college school marshals to carry on body. Prohibits the school from requiring that the firearm be locked in a...

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... That makes no sense. As an LTC holder, I can carry on person at a Junior College. Why the heck couldn't a School Marshal?

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Last post by PriestTheRunner
Mon Feb 04, 2019 10:19 am
HB 1173 / HB 1236 - Allow Campus Carry Opt Out for Public Colleges

Last post by Gator Guy « Sun Feb 03, 2019 4:05 pm
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by Papa_Tiger » Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:57 am

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Allows public Institutions of higher education to ban concealed carry.

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Remember who they elected as Texas House Speaker.

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Last post by Gator Guy
Sun Feb 03, 2019 4:05 pm
HB 1170 - No Gun or Ammunition Companies in State Holdings

Last post by Paladin « Sun Feb 03, 2019 10:59 am
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by Papa_Tiger » Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:39 am

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Prohibits the State from holding any assets related to the manufacture of guns or ammunition in any of the State Retirement Systems.

The state must...

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As a essential matter of national sovereignty most nations have the ability to produce their own firearms and ammunition. This bill would be...

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Last post by Paladin
Sun Feb 03, 2019 10:59 am
HB 1123 - First Responder Deisgnation on LTC

Last post by RogueUSMC « Fri Feb 01, 2019 9:52 am
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by Papa_Tiger » Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:12 am
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Creates a First Responder designation on license.

First responder is defined and does NOT include anyone commissioned as a law enforcement officer,...

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I feel for you. I really do. But I am opposed to carving special exceptions for certain people on principle (and principle is not determined by...
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Last post by RogueUSMC
Fri Feb 01, 2019 9:52 am
HB 1208 - Protective Order Firearm Voluntary Surrender

Last post by bblhd672 « Thu Jan 31, 2019 1:28 pm
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by Papa_Tiger » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:53 am

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Provides a mechanism for a person subject to a protective order to voluntarily surrender any firearms owned by the individual to a local authority....

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Yet another Democrat written bill designed to give the government another way to take away citizens' firearms.

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Last post by bblhd672
Thu Jan 31, 2019 1:28 pm
HB 1214 / SB 526 - State Sporting Goods Taxes Fund Texas Parks and Wildlife

Last post by Papa_Tiger « Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:01 am

by Papa_Tiger » Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:01 am

Enabling legislation for a constitutional amendment that appropriates state taxes on sporting goods for use by the Texas Parks and Wildlife...

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Last post by Papa_Tiger
Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:01 am
HB 1164 - Restrictions on Public Carry

Last post by anygunanywhere « Wed Jan 30, 2019 3:49 pm
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by Papa_Tiger » Wed Jan 30, 2019 8:53 am

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Prohibits licensed carry on the premises or property of an indoor or outdoor arena, stadium, golf course, automobile racetrack, amphitheater,...

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Stop the illegal vote.

Close the borders.

Deport all the illegals.

Demand that the courts, legislatures, and executives follow constitutional law....

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Last post by anygunanywhere
Wed Jan 30, 2019 3:49 pm
HB 1169 - Gun Show Background Checks, Class A Misdemeanor

Last post by bblhd672 « Wed Jan 30, 2019 3:26 pm
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by Papa_Tiger » Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:32 am

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Duplicate bill of . Discussed by Charles in the .

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yet another Dim written infringement.

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Last post by bblhd672
Wed Jan 30, 2019 3:26 pm
HB 1166 - Fines for Signs Modifications

Last post by Soccerdad1995 « Wed Jan 30, 2019 2:12 pm
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by Papa_Tiger » Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:12 am

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Adds 30.07 exclusion to the causes for wrongful exclusion and limits wrongful exclusion to 30.06/07 signage violations.

Makes fines for signs...

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How about we get rid of fines for signs entirely and just make it clear that anyone who wrongly restricts a license holder from carrying on...

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Last post by Soccerdad1995
Wed Jan 30, 2019 2:12 pm
HB 1171 - Increased penalties for Unlawful Transfers or Purchases

Last post by proudpirate « Wed Jan 30, 2019 11:40 am
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by Papa_Tiger » Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:48 am

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Companion to .

Supposed to be a tough on gun crime bill.

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So a state level straw purchase law? Not needed imo.

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Last post by proudpirate
Wed Jan 30, 2019 11:40 am
How to Visit the Legislature this session?

Last post by RicoTX « Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:47 am
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by oohrah » Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:17 am

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Now that I'm retired, I have the free time and I thought I would try and visit the legislature while it was in session this spring. Since I've never...

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Yes. The last time I went while they were in session, you just go to the line for ltc holders and hand them your ltc.

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Last post by RicoTX
Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:47 am
HB 1168 - Secured area of Airports

Last post by oohrah « Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:01 am
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by Papa_Tiger » Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:28 am

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Companion to . Discussed by Charles in the .

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In the Bill Satus Report, Charles (?) comments say the ramp area where planes park at the gate is not off-limits .

But this is not true at least at...

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Last post by oohrah
Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:01 am
HB 1167 - Expanding Off limits locations: Schools, Amusemente Parks, Educational Institutions

Last post by Papa_Tiger « Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:23 am

by Papa_Tiger » Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:23 am

Expands off limits locations for carry to include school campus, grounds or locations where school sponsored activities regularly take place (i.e....

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Last post by Papa_Tiger
Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:23 am
HB 1143 - School Parking lot handgun and ammunition storage

Last post by Flightmare « Wed Jan 30, 2019 2:36 am
Replies: 4
by Papa_Tiger » Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:22 am

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Prohibits school districts from imposing regulations on how a person with an LTC stores their firearm and ammunition while in a school parking lot,...

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You are correct. But as strogg pointed out, this bill strengthens better defines protections to the employees of a school. I agree with him that it...

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Last post by Flightmare
Wed Jan 30, 2019 2:36 am
HB 1127 - Defense to prosecution for 30.06 violation for "Active Judicial Officers"

Last post by ninjabread « Tue Jan 29, 2019 1:55 pm
Replies: 2
by Papa_Tiger » Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:18 am

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Provides a defense to prosecution for 30.06 violation for Active Judicial Officers who hold an LTC.

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In a society with a government of the people, by the people, for the people when judges are outside their courtroom, they follow the same rules as...

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Last post by ninjabread
Tue Jan 29, 2019 1:55 pm
HB 1149 - Simplifying LTC Eligibility

Last post by mojo84 « Tue Jan 29, 2019 12:12 pm
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by Papa_Tiger » Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:39 am

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Simplifies LTC eligibility to prohibit only those who are not eligible to possess a firearm under state or federal law.

No more Class A/B waiting...

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I'm not optimistic about getting much pro-gun legislation passed this session but I like this bill. I'm sure others will come along and tell me why I...

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Last post by mojo84
Tue Jan 29, 2019 12:12 pm
SB 477 - School Marshal License Expiration

Last post by Papa_Tiger « Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:42 am

by Papa_Tiger » Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:42 am

School Marshal Licenses expire on August 31 rather than being staggered based on birthday.

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Last post by Papa_Tiger
Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:42 am
HB 1106 - Unlimited School Marshals

Last post by Papa_Tiger « Tue Jan 29, 2019 8:52 am

by Papa_Tiger » Tue Jan 29, 2019 8:52 am

Removes limits on the number of school marshals that may be appointed by school district trustees. Former limits were the greater of 1 per 200...

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Last post by Papa_Tiger
Tue Jan 29, 2019 8:52 am
HB 1085 - Expanding the definition of "Active Judicial Officer"

Last post by tbrown « Sat Jan 26, 2019 6:22 pm
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by Papa_Tiger » Fri Jan 25, 2019 11:40 pm

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Adds all associate judges serving under to the list of Active Judicial Officers .

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Anyone want to bet, if they pass this special snowflake law to give special privileges to more government employees, the politicians will say it a...

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Last post by tbrown
Sat Jan 26, 2019 6:22 pm
SB 457/SB 715 - Firearm and Hunting Supply tax holiday

Last post by Tex1961 « Fri Jan 25, 2019 11:53 pm
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by Papa_Tiger » Fri Jan 25, 2019 11:46 pm

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Creates a tax holiday on Firearms and hunting supplies between 12:01 a.m. on the Saturday of the last full weekend in August and ending at 11:59 p.m....

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When I am looking to buy another gun. I calculate what is going to cost more. Buying local and paying the sales tax, or buying online and paying the...

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Last post by Tex1961
Fri Jan 25, 2019 11:53 pm
HB 1009 - School activities and locations clarified

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Thu Jan 24, 2019 5:58 pm
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by Papa_Tiger » Thu Jan 24, 2019 11:18 am

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Defines School and Post-secondary educational institution .

Makes premises and grounds off limits when school activities are taking place only if...

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This is one of a rare group of bills that does not change current law. It clarifies current law to prevent its misuse. I drafted this bill for the...

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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Thu Jan 24, 2019 5:58 pm
Not getting excited

Last post by chamberc « Thu Jan 24, 2019 8:34 am
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by canvasbck » Wed Jan 23, 2019 9:45 am

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I'm trying to be involved, but I'm having trouble getting any energy up for this year's session. I just don't see any major advancements happening...

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There are very few non-RINOS in elected office.

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Last post by chamberc
Thu Jan 24, 2019 8:34 am
Texas House committee assignments released

Last post by bblhd672 « Wed Jan 23, 2019 2:34 pm
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by Flightmare » Wed Jan 23, 2019 12:28 pm

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Not a fan of Poncho Nevárez being the chair of the Homeland Security and Public Safety committee.

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Charles stated it correctly - new Speaker Bonnen has betrayed law abiding gun owners in Texas. Hopefully the NRA and TSRA will adjust his ratings...

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Last post by bblhd672
Wed Jan 23, 2019 2:34 pm
HB 930 - Duty to Retreat, Civil Affirmative Defense for Home Invasion

Last post by oohrah « Tue Jan 22, 2019 11:30 am
Replies: 2
by Papa_Tiger » Mon Jan 21, 2019 10:26 am

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Majorly pro-criminal bill.

Imposes a duty to retreat if a reasonable person would have done likewise, unless you are in your own home experiencing a...

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Retreat! We just got here . Capt. Lloyd Williams, USMC. :lol:

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Last post by oohrah
Tue Jan 22, 2019 11:30 am
HB 824

Last post by Pawpaw « Sun Jan 20, 2019 4:03 pm
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by TxLobo » Sun Jan 20, 2019 3:09 pm

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Afternoon,
My Google-fu must be failing.. Has anyone reviewed HB 824?
Why does Reynolds want to remove the LTC as proper ID for voting? Or am I...

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At a glance, it looks like he's trying to eliminate ANY voter ID requirement.

SOP for a Dimocrap.

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Last post by Pawpaw
Sun Jan 20, 2019 4:03 pm
SB 378 - Prohibiting public funds being used to enforce certain federal firearms laws

Last post by KLB « Fri Jan 18, 2019 5:24 pm
Replies: 3
by Papa_Tiger » Thu Jan 17, 2019 9:42 pm

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Prohibits local funds from being used to enforce federal firearms restrictions that are not also found in Texas law.

Gives a method through the AG...

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I'm less sanguine. They're thinking about taking away semiautomatic weapons right now. If they outlaw something, they denormalize it. Over the course...

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Last post by KLB
Fri Jan 18, 2019 5:24 pm
HB 854 - Yet another "more penalties for making a firearm accessible to a child" bill

Last post by NotRPB « Fri Jan 18, 2019 7:51 am
Replies: 1
by Papa_Tiger » Thu Jan 17, 2019 9:51 pm

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Exception to application if the firearm was given to the child for lawful activity.

Third degree felony if a person who does not reside with the...

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My position after reading numerous accounts of youngsters saving families from intruders with evil intent is all kids should be trained and taught to...

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Last post by NotRPB
Fri Jan 18, 2019 7:51 am
SB 381 - Defense to prosecution for 30.06/7

Last post by jordanmills « Fri Jan 18, 2019 1:41 am
Replies: 1
by Papa_Tiger » Thu Jan 17, 2019 9:48 pm

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Reduces the fine for violation of 30.06/7 to $5 and keeps it a class C.

If asked to leave and you don't promptly do so, penalty reduced to a class C...

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Eliminate the penalty all together.

But apparently notice doesn't apply at all if you're volunteer emergency services personnel. I want to hear more...

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Last post by jordanmills
Fri Jan 18, 2019 1:41 am
HB 734 - 46.03 and 46.035 Defense for School Board Members

Last post by warnmar10 « Thu Jan 10, 2019 5:26 pm
Replies: 2
by Papa_Tiger » Thu Jan 10, 2019 4:46 pm

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Defense to prosecution added to TPC 46.03 and TPC 46.035 to allow school board members with LTCs to carry at school board meetings.

Last post

Hurrumph!

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Last post by warnmar10
Thu Jan 10, 2019 5:26 pm
Dennis Bonnen Elected Speaker of the Texas House

Last post by ELB « Wed Jan 09, 2019 11:14 am
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by Papa_Tiger » Tue Jan 08, 2019 5:32 pm

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147-0 vote.

We'll see if he is Strauss 2.0 or if he tends to be more conservative in his views.

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This is not unique to Straus's tenure. This is pretty much how it works in any legislative body. If Ted Nugent was elected Speaker of the House...

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Wed Jan 09, 2019 11:14 am

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