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Papa_Tiger wrote:Passed the House today 129-17! Now back to the Senate for concurrence and on to the Governor's desk!

Charles L. Cotton wrote:

BeanCounter wrote:

Jusme wrote: Why not an across the board reduction that actually saves people money?

I agree. why not reduce LTC fees 50% across the board for the various classes of license applicants.

If THEY want to promote “secure storage devices" why not allow a sales tax exemption for gun safes, etc?

SB16 will do away with the fee entirely, unless the bill has been amended prior to filing. The Lt. Gov. really wants this done!

Chas.

TreyHouston wrote:I don't have much opinion on bills because they are very long and complicated! but here are some thoughts:

"HB111 (Moody) Relating to an educational program and fee reductions to improve firearm safety.
Impact: This Bill would reduce the fee for a LTC for an applicant that bought a “secure storage device” by an amount equal to the cost of the device, or $40, whichever is lesser. The Bill would also require DPS to create a gun safety program, including a pamphlet promoting the program
Position on Bill: Oppose.
Status: Filed 11/14/16.
Comments: While this is a “feel good bill,” it accomplishes nothing. There is a stand along bill to repeal all LTC fees, so this bill would be in conflict. The best gun safety courses in existence are those created by the NRA, including but not limited to the NRA Eddie Eagle Program and Home Firearm Safety Program. A better way to promote gun safety is to require all public school students be provided both of these programs in school at no cost to the school."

as read on:
https://www.texasfirearmscoalition.com/ ... ve-session