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I created a new thread for discussions of pending bills to avoid the Bill Status thread from becoming too long for it's intended purpose. I've also moved all discussion posts from the status thread to that thread.

Please post all discussion posts there.

Thanks,
Chas.

Some of these appear to have doubles. The castle doctrine is one, and employer parking lots is one. Are there subtle differences we should know about?

HB 595 now has text, and it is....

Has an act like this ever tried to pass this type of legislation before? How poorly was it received?

I'm a little confused about HB2112. My wife is a teacher and, up to this point, it has been "legal" for her to leave her carry piece secured in her locked vehicle. So, this bill would force her to park off of the school parking lot? Seems strange that they would pass a bill making it illegal for an employer to ban firearms from employee's vehicles unless it is not a public parking lot. Aren't schools owned by the State, thus making them a public parking lot? Yet another example of some one thinking they have a good idea but not planning it out.

razoraggie wrote:I'm a little confused about HB2112. My wife is a teacher and, up to this point, it has been "legal" for her to leave her carry piece secured in her locked vehicle. So, this bill would force her to park off of the school parking lot? Seems strange that they would pass a bill making it illegal for an employer to ban firearms from employee's vehicles unless it is not a public parking lot. Aren't schools owned by the State, thus making them a public parking lot? Yet another example of some one thinking they have a good idea but not planning it out.

It would not change the status of you wife's CHL status on school property.

txinvestigator wrote:

razoraggie wrote:I'm a little confused about HB2112. My wife is a teacher and, up to this point, it has been "legal" for her to leave her carry piece secured in her locked vehicle. So, this bill would force her to park off of the school parking lot? Seems strange that they would pass a bill making it illegal for an employer to ban firearms from employee's vehicles unless it is not a public parking lot. Aren't schools owned by the State, thus making them a public parking lot? Yet another example of some one thinking they have a good idea but not planning it out.

It would not change the status of you wife's CHL status on school property.

HB 2112 would make it illegal for a CHL holder (or anyone else) to have a firearm in a school parking lot.

http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/petoc.html

jrosto wrote:

txinvestigator wrote:

razoraggie wrote:I'm a little confused about HB2112. My wife is a teacher and, up to this point, it has been "legal" for her to leave her carry piece secured in her locked vehicle. So, this bill would force her to park off of the school parking lot? Seems strange that they would pass a bill making it illegal for an employer to ban firearms from employee's vehicles unless it is not a public parking lot. Aren't schools owned by the State, thus making them a public parking lot? Yet another example of some one thinking they have a good idea but not planning it out.

It would not change the status of you wife's CHL status on school property.

HB 2112 would make it illegal for a CHL holder (or anyone else) to have a firearm in a school parking lot.

http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/petoc.html

The actual change is

Sections 46.03(a) and (b), Penal Code, are amended to read as follows:

(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly possesses or goes with a firearm, illegal knife, club, or prohibited weapon listed in Section 46.05(a):

(7) in or on any real property that is owned or leased by a public or private school or educational institution and routinely used by the faculty, staff, students, or visitors of the school or educational institution, including a parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area.

It certainly appears that it would affect anyone who has a CHL in that it would prohibit all weapons from being on any real estate owned or controlled by a school or other educational institution.

On the other hand, it doesn't even have a co-sponsor or co-author yet. It appears to be languishing...

I've been swamped and I got a little behind updating the status of bills filed. All I had time to do was post updates on major actions on bills, so I updated the minor stuff as well today.

Sorry for letting it get a little outdated.

Chas.

Your efforts are more appreciated than you could ever know Charles. Thank you so much for taking the time to do what you do here.

Any news on any bills coming along that would allow unrestricted carry for CHL holders? I remember gvnr perry mentioning somthing to this effect? in light of the virginia tech shootings.

Thanks

It's too late in the session for new bills to be introduced. The next opportunity is most likely 2009.

- Jim

seamusTX wrote:It's too late in the session for new bills to be introduced. The next opportunity is most likely 2009.

- Jim

He'll still be Governor in 2009, it would be near impossible and politically suicidal for him to back out on this, even if he wanted to. It could build up to a strong following if we keep on it for the next 2 years.

Charles,

As I read the updates, my impression is that nothing is going to be passed this session beyond the Castle Doctrine bill. Is that right?

On eliminating Gun Free Zones, the more I have thought about it, it probably is impossible to eliminate all gun free zones. However it seems to me that the only gun free zones we should even possibly have are ones where there are metal detectors and armed security. Plus the entity imposing the gun free zone ought to accept liability for any violence that takes place with in the zone. That undoubtedly is going to cause a lot of issues with business, but frankly if a business wants to take away my ability to protect myself, it ought to take on the responsibility. To do so, it needs metal detectors to keep all guns out, armed guards to end any violence quickly and liability if it fails to prevent violence.

So what has been signed into law this session so far?

Castle Doctrine
CHL Confidentiality
No confiscation during disasters

What am I missing?


What is still likely to pass?


Thanks!