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"I'm not an expert at bill analysis, but when I put HB 308 and HB 910 side by side am I reading it wrong or are there overlapping amendments to the same sections of the penal code, 46.035, etc.? Maybe by 'holding up' HB 308 they are avoiding the "conflicting acts of the same session" issues? ..."

I've created an aid (mainly for me) http://analogthinker.com/side%20by%20side%201.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; in trying to understand why HB308 is not getting more attention by law makers. I can't prove my theory eluded to in my previous post (pasted above), but I still think they may be trying to avoid a conundrum caused by multiple bills amending the same sections in a very important Gov. Code Act.

puma guy wrote:From the info on TLO HB308 was left pending in committee March 24. My take is that it's not going to make it any further than that. There are limits to the amount of political capital to be spent and with all the emphasis on OC, along with Campus Carry there's not much left in that wallet. JMHO.

You're probably correct. Also pertaining to HB308, I was surprised there weren't more Reps joining the list of supporters. The only name I see is author Springer's name, plus no companion bill at all. I am resigned to the fact I'll probably never understand politics.

Charles L. Cotton wrote:

cowhow wrote:Not seeing any movement on this bill. I'm afraid it got lost in all the furor about campus carry and open carry.

Exactly right!! So much political capital was spent on how we can carry (open-carry) as opposed to where we can carry (everywhere) that HB308 will not pass. That's a crying shame as it impacts 840,000+ CHLs in a manner that increases personal safety. Unfortunately, that argument has fallen on deaf ears. Not one life will be saved by open-carry, but how many people will be robbed, assaulted, raped or murdered walking between their cars and a location that is statutorily off-limits? Yeah, I'm bitter, very bitter!

Chas.

Charles, I may have missed some of your posts on this, but are you saying that you want HB 308 to pass and don't want HB 910 to pass this session ?

I'm not an expert at bill analysis, but when I put HB 308 and HB 910 side by side am I reading it wrong or are there overlapping amendments to the same sections of the penal code, 46.035, etc.? Maybe by 'holding up' HB 308 they are avoiding the "conflicting acts of the same session" issues? I didn't stick my head completely into it, but it also looks like HB 308 doesn't include amendments for licensed OC.

Springer does a good job in his closing remarks for this bill, eh?

BeanCounter wrote:Parkland Hospital... perfect reason enough to allow concealed carry

Yes. At Parkland, whether I was a visitor or a patient, I wouldn't take my handgun. I'd take my shotgun!