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by Steve W
Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:25 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Priorities for 2019 legislative session
Replies: 62
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Re: Priorities for 2019 legislative session

Change the requirement in 411.209 that a citizen must give written notice about sign violations to the offending agency.

GC 411.209 wrote:
(d) A citizen of this state or a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun under this subchapter may file a complaint with the attorney general that a state agency or political subdivision is in violation of Subsection (a) if the citizen or person provides the agency or subdivision a written notice that describes the violation and specific location of the sign found to be in violation and the agency or subdivision does not cure the violation before the end of the third business day after the date of receiving the written notice.  A complaint filed under this subsection must include evidence of the violation and a copy of the written notice.

As we have seen in at least two recent cases this can lead to lawsuits, arrest and retaliation against Citizens by the Offending Agency. A simple letter , along with pictures of the posted signs, to the AG's Office should suffice. By removing the requirement of the Citizen to give notice you also remove any reason for confrontation.

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