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Posted: 11/10/2014 4:21:26 PM EDT
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House
HB 92 - Relating to the definition of an illegal knife. (Close but no cigar) HB 106 - Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties. HB 164 - Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties. HB 172 - Relating to municipal regulation of electric stun guns, knives, and personal defense sprays. HB 176 - Relating to protection of the right to keep and bear arms within the State of Texas. HB 195 - Relating to the carrying of handguns; providing for the open carrying of handguns; removing the requirement that a person who may lawfully possess handguns obtain a Concealed Handgun License in order to carry a handgun lawfully in the state of Texas, and conforming changes. HB 198 - Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain persons attending a school board meeting. HB 206 - Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. HB 216 - Relating to the eligibility of a person for a license to carry a concealed handgun. (CHL for 18 year olds) HB 223 = Relating to acceptable conduct of students in kindergarten through grade five. (Allow Sandwitch guns) :-) HB 226 - Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. HB 278 - Relating to authorizing certain attorneys representing the state to openly carry a handgun. HB 284 - Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license. (Companion SB179) HB 291 - Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties. HB 308 - Relating to the places where a person may carry a handgun if the person is licensed to carry a concealed handgun. HB 353 - Relating to the application of certain weapons laws to certain volunteer emergency services personnel licensed to carry a concealed handgun. HB 370 - Relating to notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a school is appointed school marshal and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal. HB 413 Relating to protection of the right to keep and bear arms within the State of Texas. HB 415 Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties. HB 421 Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation. HB 422 Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas. HB 554 Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area of an airport. HB 571 Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area of an airport. HB 573 Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a firearm on the premises of a polling place. HB 695 Relating to the carrying of a concealed handgun by the holder of a concealed handgun license on hospital or nursing home premises; authorizing a penalty. HB 712 Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for Firearms and Firearm supplies for a limited period. HB 805 Relating to authorizing a license holder to carry a concealed handgun on certain premises. HB 844 Relating to the possession of certain weapons by a security guard on the premises of a school or educational institution. HB 849 Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. HB 877 Relating to creating the offense of intimidation by a member of a criminal street gang. HB 890 Relating to reducing certain fees for a license to carry a concealed handgun for county jailers. HB 905 Relating to the regulation of knives and related supplies and the enforcement of regulations regarding certain weapons. HB 910 Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties. HB 917 Relating to school marshals for private schools, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public or private school is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal. HB 922 Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; creating an offense; providing penalties. HB 937 Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education. HB 944 Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties. HB 989 - -Relating to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons, firearms, and related items. HB 1154 Relating to the issuance of a concealed handgun license. HB 1159 Relating to the use of certain disciplinary actions against a child; providing a criminal penalty. HB 1173 Relating to the appointment of school marshals by public junior colleges. HB 1179 Relating to the duties of certain law enforcement officials under procedures regulating the making or transfer of firearms. HB 1234 Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution. HB 1285 Relating to the authority of certain personal protection officers to carry certain weapons. HB 1376 Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to community supervision and corrections department officers and juvenile probation officers; reducing a fee. HB 1509 Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons. HB 1561 Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a private primary or secondary school, a church or religious organization, or the meeting of certain nonprofit organizations. HB 1649 Relating to the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition in private vehicles on the campuses of institutions of higher education. HB 1651 Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a secured handgun; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties. HB 1737 Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. HB 1855 Relating to training, continuing education, and weapons proficiency standards for correctional officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. HB 2135 Relating to the purchasing of a firearm of an honorably retired or deceased peace officer. HB 2190 Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee. HB 2241 Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain county officers and employees in a courthouse. HB 2269 Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; providing penalties. HB 2298 Relating to prohibiting certain public places from excluding peace officers or special investigators from carrying weapons on the premises. HB 2359 Last Action: Relating to prohibiting the Department of Public Safety from responding to bulk requests from the federal government for lists of individuals licensed to carry a concealed handgun; creating a criminal offense. HB 2373 Relating to the creation of a task force to conduct a study and develop recommendations to alleviate the incidence of gun violence in this state. HB 2405 Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a concealed handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property. HB 2409 Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons. HB 2445 Relating to conduct that constitutes the offense of displaying a firearm in a public place. HB 2603Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for gun safety devices for a limited period. HB 2604Relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces. HB 2625Relating to a waiver of concealed handgun license renewal fees for qualified handgun instructors. HB 2739Relating to the use of a concealed handgun license as valid proof of personal identification. HB 2823Relating to prohibiting certain physician questions regarding firearms. HB 2958Relating to reducing certain fees for licensed firearms dealers for a license to carry a concealed handgun. HB 2999Relating to restrictive covenants regarding the possession, transportation, or storage of firearms or firearms ammunition and the otherwise lawful discharge of a firearm. HB 3007Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns in a courthouse by certain court clerks. HB 3496Relating to authorizing certain first responders to carry a concealed handgun while on duty and to the prosecution of certain related offenses; providing for a fee. HB 3559Relating to the offense of the carrying of a handgun by a concealed handgun license holder at certain meetings of a governmental entity. HB 3710Relating to a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a concealed handgun license. HB 3717Relating to the criminal penalty for a person who carries a concealed weapon into a prohibited area; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties. HB 3747 Relating to certain licenses issued to retired judicial officers; amending the requirements for a license. HB 3866 Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose certain requirements for gun show promoters who lease municipal facilities. HB 3884 Relating to the carrying of knives. HB 3979Relating to restrictions on the use of certain sprays, stun guns, and Tasers against public school students. HB 4061Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, ammunition, and firearm and air gun supplies; imposing a civil penalty. HB 4090 Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. Senate SB 124 Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons. (Anti-Gun Bill) SB 179 Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license. (Companion HB284) SB 228 Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. SB 229 Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; providing penalties. SB 256 Relating to creating an offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine. SB 257 Relating to the reporting of a lost or stolen firearm; providing criminal penalties. SB 258 Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows. SB 259 Relating to criminal history background checks in connection with firearm transfers; creating offenses. SB 273 Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. SB 301 Relating to school marshals for private schools. SB 311 Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders and to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of those offenses. SB 342 Relating to providing for the open and concealed carrying of handguns without a license and to related offenses and penalties. SB 346 Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties. SB 386 - Relating to the appointment of school marshals by public junior colleges. SB 438 - Relating to prohibiting public funds from being used to enforce certain federal or international laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas. SB 439 - Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons. SB 473 Relating to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons, firearms, and related items. SB 476 Relating to the duties of certain law enforcement officials under procedures regulating the making or transfer of firearms. SB 613 Relating to physician inquiries regarding firearm ownership. SB 625 Relating to a prohibition against the use of certain sprays, stun guns, and Tasers against public school students. Relating to physician inquiries regarding firearm ownership. SB 717 Relating to the issuance of a concealed handgun license. SB 718 Relating to a permit to show that a person has passed a background check to possess a firearm; authorizing fees. SB 996 Relating to notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a school is appointed school marshal and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal. http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=84R&Bill=SB996 SB 1006 Relating to gun violence restraining orders and gun seizure warrants; creating a criminal offense. SB 1037 Relating to law enforcement training programs and policies on using appropriate nonlethal force and nonviolent restraint; changing the education requirements for licensure as a peace officer. SB 1110Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution. SB 1194Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. SB 1329Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general, to assistant attorneys general, and to federal prosecutors, judges, and justices, and to the authority of those individuals to carry certain weapons. SB 1352Relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces. SB 1547Relating to reducing certain fees for a license to carry a concealed handgun for county jailers. SB 1684 Relating to authorizing certain first responders to carry a concealed handgun while on duty and to the prosecution of certain related offenses; providing for a fee. SB 1696Relating to a prohibition against the use of certain sprays, stun guns, and Tasers by school district peace officers, security personnel, and other employees against public school students. SB 1853 Relating to authorizing the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to establish a statewide program for the prevention and detection of certain criminal offenses. SB 1944Relating to the disposition of certain firearms seized by a law enforcement agency. HJR HJR 56 Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove legislative authority to regulate the wearing of arms. |
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Posted: 11/10/2014 4:21:39 PM EDT
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How a Bill Becomes Law in Texas My Comments Open Carry - Gun owners will be the deciding voice on this issue. Anti gun nuts will always be anti gun nuts. These aren't the folks we're fighting here. We're fighting the generally pro gun owners who want to remain in the closet and not fight for the full rights the 2nd Amendment grants us. |
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Posted: 11/10/2014 6:20:25 PM EDT
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So 195 would be the one for Constitutional Carry, correct? Am I reading that right?
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Posted: 11/10/2014 6:33:03 PM EDT
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Any chance you will come back to testify?
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Posted: 11/10/2014 6:55:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Any chance you will come back to testify?  |
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Posted: 11/11/2014 11:38:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So 195 would be the one for Constitutional Carry, correct? Am I reading that right? |
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Posted: 11/13/2014 3:49:57 PM EDT
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Added HB 278 and SB 179. News Reports.
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Posted: 11/13/2014 4:08:48 PM EDT
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I contacted Todd Hunter's office, and they are on board with OC laws being passed in Texas.
They did tell me that they may call me to get some ideas on what is good and/or not good in the law, but that they would also be working to get it out of committee, to a vote, and to the governor. Same with Campus Carry. Unless someone does something really stupid, we can make some major gains this session. |
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Posted: 11/13/2014 10:10:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I contacted Todd Hunter's office, and they are on board with OC laws being passed in Texas. They did tell me that they may call me to get some ideas on what is good and/or not good in the law, but that they would also be working to get it out of committee, to a vote, and to the governor. Same with Campus Carry. Unless someone does something really stupid, we can make some major gains this session. |
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Posted: 11/14/2014 12:50:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
They did tell me that they may call me to get some ideas on what is good and/or not good in the law, but that they would also be working to get it out of committee, to a vote, and to the governor. Same with Campus Carry. Unless someone does something really stupid, we can make some major gains this session. They shouldn't go for Campus Carry this session. Brings out too many students. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I contacted Todd Hunter's office, and they are on board with OC laws being passed in Texas. Same with Campus Carry. Unless someone does something really stupid, we can make some major gains this session. They shouldn't go for Campus Carry this session. Brings out too many students. They have put it off way to long it is time to give me my rights back. |
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Posted: 11/14/2014 3:59:05 PM EDT
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So after a quick glance nothing about NFA?
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Posted: 11/14/2014 4:30:47 PM EDT
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I've been trying to get everyone I know to call their Representatives.
I ask them to say something like this: "I would like to leave a comment about some current legislation." "I want you to support HB 195. I want you to sponsor the bill and get it passed with no amendments. I also want you to do the same for HB 176. If you will support my rights, I will be proud to support you when it comes time for reelection. Thank you for listening." When people say things like "I don't feel like it" I tell them "If you think Moms Demand Action isn't currently hiring people to make these calls, you are naive." |
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Posted: 11/14/2014 5:28:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So after a quick glance nothing about NFA? |
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Posted: 11/14/2014 5:43:49 PM EDT
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Added HB 284 and 291
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Posted: 11/18/2014 1:03:59 AM EDT
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Added HB 308
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Posted: 11/18/2014 9:42:58 AM EDT
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Holy crap. How many pro-gun (especially OC) bills have been filed??????
Am I correct in thinking that as the session gets underway, bills will be combined or withdrawn in lieu of another bill? I cant remember how this situation is handled. Can someone clarify, PLEASE 
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Posted: 11/18/2014 10:53:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Holy crap. How many pro-gun (especially OC) bills have been filed?????? Am I correct in thinking that as the session gets underway, bills will be combined or withdrawn in lieu of another bill? I cant remember how this situation is handled. Can someone clarify, PLEASE Senate will look at companion bills and the back and forward between House and Senate may bring changes to these Bills that barrow from other bills language.
Bills don't get withdrawn after filing. They do get ignored or stuck in committee though. Check out my link for last year for an idea of how many bills get filed and how they end up. |
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Posted: 11/18/2014 11:00:06 AM EDT
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Above is a good list. There'll be more but early filing helps a bunch. Senate will look at companion bills and the back and forward between House and Senate may bring changes to these Bills that barrow from other bills language. Bills don't get withdrawn after filing. They do get ignored or stuck in committee though. Check out my link for last year for an idea of how many bills get filed and how they end up. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Holy crap. How many pro-gun (especially OC) bills have been filed?????? Am I correct in thinking that as the session gets underway, bills will be combined or withdrawn in lieu of another bill? I cant remember how this situation is handled. Can someone clarify, PLEASE Senate will look at companion bills and the back and forward between House and Senate may bring changes to these Bills that barrow from other bills language. Bills don't get withdrawn after filing. They do get ignored or stuck in committee though. Check out my link for last year for an idea of how many bills get filed and how they end up. Thank you for the clarification. Perhaps the volume of bills filed is an indicator of substantial positive opinion within the legislature. Hopefully the new GOV. & Lt. GOV. will push to actually get something out of committee and to a full vote. |
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Posted: 11/21/2014 10:22:01 AM EDT
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Added HB 353
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Posted: 11/21/2014 6:07:00 PM EDT
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So after a quick glance nothing about NFA? Lets get some "shall sign" going! |
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Posted: 12/2/2014 3:12:20 AM EDT
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Added HB 413, 415, 421 and 422
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Posted: 12/2/2014 3:23:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Lets get some "shall sign" going! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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So after a quick glance nothing about NFA? Lets get some "shall sign" going! Joint the NFA Freedom Alliance. here |
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Posted: 12/2/2014 10:17:32 AM EDT
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Added HB 413, 415, 421 and 422 What are the details?????? ETA - Never mind - scrolled back and answered my own question
Nice work MateFrio! |
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Posted: 12/5/2014 5:14:02 PM EDT
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Updated with SB 228 and SB 229. Finally some Senate action and a companion bill.
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Posted: 12/7/2014 1:46:35 AM EDT
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There is a made in TX stays in TX not subject to fed regulation bill. I don't know if it includes NFA though. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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So after a quick glance nothing about NFA? May have skipped it, which bill is this? Haven't gone supressor route and won't until texas does this. |
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Posted: 12/7/2014 6:54:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: May have skipped it, which bill is this? Haven't gone supressor route and won't until texas does this. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: So after a quick glance nothing about NFA? May have skipped it, which bill is this? Haven't gone supressor route and won't until texas does this. None have wording about machine guns. Rep. Matt Krause who submitted those is in his 2nd term. Young guy with ambition yet these seem to be "I'm NRA friendly" bills not good legislation.
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Posted: 1/27/2015 2:27:41 PM EDT
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Bump for updates.
I too am hopeful of meaningful NFA-related bills being introduced this session... |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 3:23:25 PM EDT
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Today from KHOU:
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - After pledging in his campaign to fight for open carry of handguns in Texas, Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick now says it's not a priority and doesn't have the votes to pass. The issue seemed to be gaining strong momentum for the 2015 session with support from Gov. Greg Abbott and top Republicans who swept into office in November. But Patrick doused the hopes of gun rights advocates with his remarks Tuesday at a forum hosted by the Texas Tribune. Patrick now says open carry "doesn't reach the level" of priority for the Republican-dominated Senate. Lawmakers have filed several bills on open carry, ranging from requiring a license to letting anyone carry a handgun in public. Texas hasn't allowed open carry of handguns since immediately after the Civil War. Thanks OCT, OCTC, et. al. Fuck all of you 
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Posted: 1/27/2015 4:14:30 PM EDT
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Today from KHOU: AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - After pledging in his campaign to fight for open carry of handguns in Texas, Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick now says it's not a priority and doesn't have the votes to pass. The issue seemed to be gaining strong momentum for the 2015 session with support from Gov. Greg Abbott and top Republicans who swept into office in November. But Patrick doused the hopes of gun rights advocates with his remarks Tuesday at a forum hosted by the Texas Tribune. Patrick now says open carry "doesn't reach the level" of priority for the Republican-dominated Senate. Lawmakers have filed several bills on open carry, ranging from requiring a license to letting anyone carry a handgun in public. Texas hasn't allowed open carry of handguns since immediately after the Civil War. Thanks OCT, OCTC, et. al. Fuck all of you We need to start call all our Reps and let them know this is not OK!
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Posted: 1/28/2015 1:30:44 AM EDT
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Updated. Whew. Lots of updates.
Senate has assigned committees.
SB 124 and SB 179 have been referred to committees. |
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Posted: 1/28/2015 1:55:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Updated. Whew. Lots of updates. Senate has assigned committees. SB 124 and SB 179 have been referred to committees. As always, thanks so much MateFrio... |
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Posted: 1/28/2015 2:03:11 AM EDT
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In lieu of today's announcement by our new Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, HJR 56 presents an interesting angle to essentially place this matter on a Nov. referendum for the citizens of Texas to cast their vote.
Interesting... ETA: Not that I expect it to come to fruition. But given the opportunity, I think it would have a good measure for success if it did make it to a ballot. |
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Posted: 1/28/2015 2:10:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: In lieu of today's announcement by our new Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, HJR 56 presents an interesting angle to essentially place this matter on a Nov. referendum for the citizens of Texas to cast their vote. Interesting... ETA: Not that I expect it to come to fruition. But given the opportunity, I think it would have a good measure for success if it did make it to a ballot. |
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Posted: 1/28/2015 3:02:22 AM EDT
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I contacted the author about HJR 56 and encouraged him to put Strict Scrutiny in there. He at least acted interested. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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In lieu of today's announcement by our new Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, HJR 56 presents an interesting angle to essentially place this matter on a Nov. referendum for the citizens of Texas to cast their vote. Interesting... ETA: Not that I expect it to come to fruition. But given the opportunity, I think it would have a good measure for success if it did make it to a ballot. Splendid and great add. Hopefully that's in the next revision... |
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Posted: 1/28/2015 7:31:28 AM EDT
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I spent yesterday afternoon on the phone with the LT Govs office, as well as the aides for Craig Estes and Phil King. My two reps are on board with HB 195 and the companion SB 342. Estes has also filed another bill and cosponsored one with Don Huffines. The LT Govs office took my message but was noncommittal about bringing them to the floor for a vote. Watkins and crew may have done fatal damage to OC/CC with their antics. There are reportedly 19 legislators who are opposed or sitting on the fence.
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Posted: 1/28/2015 8:39:50 AM EDT
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Waiting to hear back from my reps; Kelly Hancock and Stephanie Klick. Any idea who the 19 are? Maybe we could start contacting family and friends in their districts to contact them.
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Posted: 1/28/2015 9:43:34 AM EDT
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Trying to find out that info. If I do I'll post the list.
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Posted: 1/28/2015 9:59:34 AM EDT
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Thanks Twizter. I posted on the GD board for folks to stop bitching and call their representatives. I figure I'll just get bashed for it, but maybe a few will call them. :/
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Posted: 1/28/2015 10:30:28 AM EDT
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NP Jim. If I had the time I'd head to Austin and start knocking on doors and making my voice heard...In a sane and appropriate fashion. I tried to bring it up to OCTC that their approach was doing more damage than good, but they are too far gone for intelligent debate, IMO.
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Posted: 1/31/2015 8:56:26 PM EDT
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MateFrio,
Any thoughts on the significance of Sen. Whitmire (D) being assigned as the chairman of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee? I'm thinking this reduces the chances of any pro-gun bills making it out of committee in the Senate, similar to the troubles that the open carry bill had in the house during the last session. |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 9:48:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: MateFrio, Any thoughts on the significance of Sen. Whitmire (D) being assigned as the chairman of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee? I'm thinking this reduces the chances of any pro-gun bills making it out of committee in the Senate, similar to the troubles that the open carry bill had in the house during the last session. He's been fair to gun rights before. The main problem has been in the House. |
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Posted: 2/4/2015 10:18:08 PM EDT
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Well, that's somewhat of a relief.
I just noticed that the House committees have been announced. It looks like the Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee (which, IIRC, was the committee to which gun bills were referred to last session) is to be chaired by a Republican, Larry Phillips, out of Sherman.That is certainly better than Rep. Pickett (D) in the last session. |
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Posted: 2/4/2015 10:23:36 PM EDT
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House committees look good. Much better than any session in recent memory!
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Posted: 2/4/2015 10:35:19 PM EDT
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I just looked at HB 910, and it appears that Rep. Phillips, who chairs the above house committee, is also the original filer of the bill. I must say, things are looking good for public open carry this year, so long as no "Pro-OC" groups screw it up further.
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Posted: 2/4/2015 10:55:18 PM EDT
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Updated a few new bills.
HB 989 - -Relating to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons, firearms, and related items. http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=84R&Bill=HB989 SB 386 - Relating to the appointment of school marshals by public junior colleges. http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=84R&Bill=HB989 SB 438 - Relating to prohibiting public funds from being used to enforce certain federal or international laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas. http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=84R&Bill=SB438 SB 439 - Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons. http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=84R&Bill=SB439 |
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Posted: 2/10/2015 9:39:11 PM EDT
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Bump for updates?
Personally interested in legalization to legalize registered NFA items (versus present state as a "defense to prosecution"). Looks like HB 989 is the only NFA-related bill filed so far, but hasn't been assigned to a committee. Thanks again MateFrio... |
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Posted: 2/12/2015 3:17:48 AM EDT
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Well, the Dumb-O-Crats have filed their version of Utopia without icky guns.
Rodney Ellis bills 256 257 258 259 Banning "High Capacity Magazines" (without any grand father clause) Requiring Background checks for sales (that "gun show" loophole eh??) Requiring owners to report to police any missing or stolen gun Maybe Rodney is trying to get in as Obama's next Attorney General?? Same Ol' Democrats... BIGGER_HAMMER 
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Posted: 2/12/2015 12:31:47 PM EDT
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Updated.
HB 1154 Relating to the issuance of a concealed handgun license. HB 1159 Relating to the use of certain disciplinary actions against a child; providing a criminal penalty. HB 1173 Relating to the appointment of school marshals by public junior colleges. HB 1179 Relating to the duties of certain law enforcement officials under procedures regulating the making or transfer of firearms. HB 1234 Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution. HB 1285 Relating to the authority of certain personal protection officers to carry certain weapons. SB 473 Relating to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons, firearms, and related items. SB 476 Relating to the duties of certain law enforcement officials under procedures regulating the making or transfer of firearms. |
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Posted: 2/13/2015 3:14:25 AM EDT
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So two bills out of the Senate SB 11 and SB 17. http://www.chron.com/news/politics/texas/article/Public-addresses-Texas-lawmakers-on-gun-bills-6077291.php AUSTIN – A state senate committee approved two divisive gun bills on Thursday, after hearing more than eight hours of passionate public testimony from both sides of the debate. The panel approved both bills by a partisan vote of 7-2. The only dissenting votes were from Democratic Sens. Judith Zaffirini of Laredo and Rodney Ellis of Houston. Senate Bill 11 by Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, will allow concealed handgun license holders to carry on college campuses. Senate Bill 17 by Craig Estes, R-Wichita Falls, will legalize the open carry of handguns with a license. |
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Posted: 2/13/2015 3:15:43 AM EDT
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http://www.chron.com/news/politics/texas/article/Public-addresses-Texas-lawmakers-on-gun-bills-6077291.php
AUSTIN – A state senate committee approved two divisive gun bills on Thursday, after hearing more than eight hours of passionate public testimony from both sides of the debate. The panel approved both bills by a partisan vote of 7-2. The only dissenting votes were from Democratic Sens. Judith Zaffirini of Laredo and Rodney Ellis of Houston. Senate Bill 11 by Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, will allow concealed handgun license holders to carry on college campuses. Senate Bill 17 by Craig Estes, R-Wichita Falls, will legalize the open carry of handguns with a license. |
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