The law doesn't go into effect until September 1, 2017. That will happen automatically if he signs it or not. The only thing that could stop it from becoming law is a veto and that is not very likely at all.Kolamer wrote:So does anyone know what the deal is with this bill? It was sent to the gov for him to sign it back on 05/15 but it still hasnt been signed. Does he do a mass signing of bills at the end of the session?
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- Mon May 22, 2017 8:20 pm
- Forum: 2017 Texas Legislative Session
- Topic: SB 16 - priority bill, reduction of LTC fees
- Replies: 190
- Views: 77194
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- Tue May 16, 2017 12:50 pm
- Forum: 2017 Texas Legislative Session
- Topic: SB 16 - priority bill, reduction of LTC fees
- Replies: 190
- Views: 77194
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The answer is actually $35. All* Original and Renewal LTCs cost $40 now. Seniors per 411.195(2) get a $5 reduction on the $40 cost of a renewal or original LTC.RPBrown wrote:So do seniors pay the $40.00 or the $5.00 as listed here?
SECTION 6. Section 411.195, Government Code, is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 411.195. REDUCTION OF CERTAIN FEES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, if an applicant for the license is 60 years of age or older, the department shall reduce by:
(1) 50 percent any fee required for the issuance of a duplicate or modified license under this subchapter; and
(2) $5 any fee required for the issuance of a renewed license under this subchapter [if the applicant for the license is 60 years of age or older].
ETA:
*Some exceptions for indigency or if you are an active or retired judicial officer.
- Thu May 11, 2017 9:22 am
- Forum: 2017 Texas Legislative Session
- Topic: SB 16 - priority bill, reduction of LTC fees
- Replies: 190
- Views: 77194
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$35charliee wrote:Under SB 16, how much will it cost for a senior to renew?
- Wed May 03, 2017 11:47 am
- Forum: 2017 Texas Legislative Session
- Topic: SB 16 - priority bill, reduction of LTC fees
- Replies: 190
- Views: 77194
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Passed the House today 129-17! Now back to the Senate for concurrence and on to the Governor's desk!
- Wed May 03, 2017 8:36 am
- Forum: 2017 Texas Legislative Session
- Topic: SB 16 - priority bill, reduction of LTC fees
- Replies: 190
- Views: 77194
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http://www.mystatesman.com/news/state-- ... 1nyIk3SzJ/mojo84 wrote:Can you provide a link to the article? That sounds like a bunch of bull. More fake news.AF-Odin wrote:Newspaper article this morning about SB-16 stating that this bill will "strip" millions of dollars from state education funding because of reducing LTC fees. Hmmmm, thought I paid a substantial amount in taxes that fund education/ Why should a DPS licensing program fund other state agencies? LTC fee should pay for DPS to conduct a background check and process the plastic, nothing more. The antis will grasp at any straw.
From the ever unbiased Austin American Statesman -
The bill would cost the state $22 million in lost revenue over the next two years, according to the Legislative Budget Board.
State Rep. Nicole Collier, D-Fort Worth who voted against the bill, said that the money should be spent on more pressing matters like schools or child welfare. She also said that guns are being given special treatment.
- Tue May 02, 2017 9:30 pm
- Forum: 2017 Texas Legislative Session
- Topic: SB 16 - priority bill, reduction of LTC fees
- Replies: 190
- Views: 77194
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How easy is it for them to take time off work to come testify before the committees on these bills?Lambda Force wrote:I don't hear them speaking out against the LEO organizations who claim to speak for them.
Do you think they have any authority to represent their police department or their fellow officers?
How long do you think the officer would have a job if they came and testified before the legislature in person as an individual once their bosses found out they were testifying the opposite of what their chief/union/etc. said?
How many officers do you think are e-mailing their representatives behind the scenes that we don't see?
- Tue May 02, 2017 2:57 pm
- Forum: 2017 Texas Legislative Session
- Topic: SB 16 - priority bill, reduction of LTC fees
- Replies: 190
- Views: 77194
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Senate still has to concur with making LTC free for Peace Officers, if they do, it is off to the Governor's Desk. If not, it is off to conference committee.Flightmare wrote:I think we're just waiting on Gov. Abbot's signature to make it "official".locke_n_load wrote:Passed the House. License will cost $40 through the state starting September 1st.
- Wed Mar 22, 2017 9:17 am
- Forum: 2017 Texas Legislative Session
- Topic: SB 16 - priority bill, reduction of LTC fees
- Replies: 190
- Views: 77194
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Nope. The only thing this affects is the cost to apply for a License to Carry. The committee substitute bill reduces the base fee for a first time application from $140 to $40 and the cost of a renewal from $70 to $40. The other changes the bill makes to the language of the law essentially have no effect on the current pricing for any other class of person wishing to apply for an LTC.kg5ie wrote:Am I interpreting the bill correctly that they are also attempting to remove the additional $100 fee for being a LTC instructor?
- Tue Mar 21, 2017 3:18 pm
- Forum: 2017 Texas Legislative Session
- Topic: SB 16 - priority bill, reduction of LTC fees
- Replies: 190
- Views: 77194
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Placed on the intent calendar for Wednesday 3/22