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Charles L. Cotton wrote:Finally!! I get some time away from a computer, the phone and bills. I'm going to lay on the soft with my dog, my HT (hams know what I mean), the remote control and watch TV. I need some mindless time off.

Chas.

Enjoy the well deserved rest! Thank you for the education you have provided so many people during this tumultuous session (it isn't over yet) and for the patience you have shown especially with some of us newbies to the process.

I have learned a lot and look forward to what you have hinted about rolling out in the future to educate citizens on the political process and how they can best and most effectively be involved.

Regards,

Papa_Tiger

cprems wrote:What a roller coaster ride this has been. I'm not too happy we have to wait until 9/1/16 though. Small steps, small steps!

We all owe a debt of gratitude to all those who fought the hard fight to get this passed. Thanks to the members of this board, Mr. Cotton and all those lobbying in favor of this bill.

Once signed by the Governor, you will be able to open carry on 1/1/16

SECTION 53.
Except as otherwise provided by this Act, this Act takes effect January 1, 2016.

CJD wrote:

safety1 wrote:

mr1337 wrote:There are about 22 bills to go before we get to HB910

http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/ ... 150527.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

yes, but he said 10 to go?????

He was wrong lol

I believe he said "we intend to go as long as we can".

Vol Texan wrote:

LSUTiger wrote:did we just get OC?

Only if Abbott signs it.

Correction: Only if Abbot doesn't Veto it.

It was stated when read that it is identical to the amendment added/authored by Dutton and Rinaldi:
http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/84 ... 910H33.PDF" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Sec. 411.2049.
CERTAIN INVESTIGATORY STOPS AND INQUIRIES PROHIBITED. A peace officer may not make an investigatory stop or other temporary detention to inquire as to whether a person possesses a handgun license solely because the person is carrying a partially or wholly visible handgun carried in a shoulder or belt holster.

NorthTexas wrote:Rodriguez just admitted that his 30.06 amendment was the exact same language that was previously heard/debated several weeks ago. Just trying to waste time...

Thus the reason for the CTA to get it read today. They are wasting time, they know they are wasting time, they just want to get it on the record yet again that they object, nay strenuously object to the fact that open carry will pass on their watch.

Suspending the Regular order of Business only takes an affirmative by 3/5 of the members:

Senate Rules - 84th Legislature wrote:SUSPENSION OF THE REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS
Rule 5.13.
No bill, joint resolution, or resolution affecting state policy may be considered out of its regular calendar order unless the regular order is suspended by a vote of three-fifths of the members present.