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Charles L. Cotton wrote:

Ruark wrote:

mojo84 wrote: I like OC for the occasional time that I need or want to remove my cover garment or not have to worry about tucking my shirt over my gun. In other words, convenience and comfort, is why I like it.

Same here. I'm not an OC fanatic, but I do want the freedom to OC when I need or want to. As the guy said back during the early hearings, "sometimes I want to tuck in my shirt, or give my jacket to my wife because it's cold." Maybe I'm working on our place out here, driving the tractor or whatever, in the regulation jeans and t-shirt, and I want to take a break and run to the cafe for lunch, without having to go inside and put on a tropical shirt to cover up my firearm, or run down to the HEB to pick up something. Lots of reasons. I just don't want to have to constantly think about it.

These are excellent examples how open-carry can be convenient in limited circumstances. This approach along with pointing out that there's no reason to prohibit open-carry are how to pass this type of legislation. You will note that neither the NRA nor TSRA have made false claims of reducing crime, greater personal safety, etc. and that is why both organizations have credibility with Senators and Representatives.

Chas.

ELB wrote:

Kolamer wrote: ...

Very cool. Thanks for that link! I am sad to say that I am 32 years old and have never followed anything like this before. This whole process has really opened my eyes to how it all comes together and works.
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You are most welcome. Prowl around that site http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Home.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and you will figure out how to check on bills, see who is on what committee, etc. Also there links on that site to the current Texas Constitution and Statutes

Someone on this forum published a link to a handbook that describes the legislative process in detail, it is a very worthwhile read. Unfortunately I don't have it bookmarked here on my work computer, just at home. If I find it I will update the post.

mojo84 wrote:

Charles L. Cotton wrote:The Houston Chronicle's online version posted an article about SB17 passing to engrossment. Note the photo they ran with the article.

Chas.

http://www.chron.com/news/politics/texa ... 136705.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Actually, they posted a bunch of photos of people carrying long guns. That's the liberal chronicle for you.

wford wrote:I just saw on the news that it passed the Senate and was on its way to the house and the Gov.
said he would sign it if it passed the house.

txglock21 wrote:

74novaman wrote:

Charles L. Cotton wrote:

joe817 wrote:NOOOOOOO!!!. To be continued tomorrow! Arrrgggghhhh!

I'm more than a little surprised.
Chas.

I thought I heard them say bill is engrossed which I thought meant voted on and headed to the House with the amendments..

am I wrong? Hearing things? Completely nuts?

Unless I'm wrong, I think it means it is sent back to be re-written with the amendments to be voted on tomorrow or a final vote at a later date.