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by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Apr 29, 2009 4:30 pm
Forum: 2009 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: 3 URGENT ACTION ITEMS: CAMPUS-CARRY
Replies: 47
Views: 9291

Re: 3 URGENT ACTION ITEMS: CAMPUS-CARRY

seamusTX wrote:I'm in Mr. Jackson's district and I faxed him. There are a lot of people from his district on this forum. Here's his web site: http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/senat ... dist11.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

BigBlueDodge, I'll bet the reps are getting a lot more pro than con calls, but every one still counts.

I used to know a guy who worked as an intern in a U.S. Congressman's office. He said that when the NRA had a mailing campaign on an issue, the NRA postcards piled up higher than all the other mail from constituents in the same period of time.

- Jim
Those opposed to campus-carry are turning on the phone and faxes in huge numbers, which is why some people have dropped off HB1893. It's critical that supporters of campus-carry hit the phones and faxes and let them know supporters outnumber opponents. I called Jackson's office and the man I spoke with said the Senator is waiting to see the bill. :shock: I told him it's already in the Senator's committee, so it'll be easy to find.

Chas.
by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Apr 29, 2009 4:05 pm
Forum: 2009 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: 3 URGENT ACTION ITEMS: CAMPUS-CARRY
Replies: 47
Views: 9291

Re: 3 URGENT ACTION ITEMS: CAMPUS-CARRY

BigBlueDodge wrote:Okay,

I just got off the phone, from calling all of the Senator's offices above. Here is a summary of the discussion

Robert Duncan - fully supportive of the bill
Bob Duell - talked to his aids. I thanked him for his support in driving this bill through. They said that they would leave him a message
John Carona - talked to his aids. Caronoa is a co-author of the bill, and in support of it. I voiced my support for SB1164 and asked for his support. They said that they would leave him a message
Rodney Ellis - talked to one of his staff. They said Mr. Ellis is NOT in support for this bill. I asked for reasons why, and the person said that Mr. Ellis believes that there could be an increase of violence on campus. There would be concerns that on campus debates could be turn violent. I asked the aid how many students he thought this bill would impact, and he said all of them. I then told him that 3/4 of the student base would not be eligible due to age requirements. He didn't know that. In the end, I told him that I am in support of the bill, and asked for Mr. Ellis's support. Also, I told him that Mr. Ellis should base his decision on fact and not emotional bias.
Troy Fraser - His staff was not aware of Mr. Frazer's position on the bill, but did say that Mr. Fraser is in favor of 2nd Amendment rights in general. They took my contact information, and I told them I was in support of the bill, and asked for Mr. Fraser's support.
Chris Harris - Talked to his staff. They indicated that Chris was co-author of the bill and very much in support of it. I let them know that I am in support of Mr. Harris and the bill, as well.
Mike Jackson - talked to his staff. The indicated that Mike Jackson is still undecided on the bill, and is looking for more evidence to form a decision. I expressed my support of the bill, and asked for Mike Jackson's support as well.
Eddie Lucio - talked to his staff. They indicated that he was co-auther of the bill, and very much in support of it. I thanked him for his service and leadership, and expressed my support for the bill as well. His staff did indicate that Senator Lucio had some concerns about dorm room storage and the wording/lack of wording in the bill.
Leticia Van de Putte - talked with her staff. The indicated that she is not in support of the bill. They cited that she was listening to concerns from school administrators and students, and that was driving her decision. Her staff did indicate that Mrs. Van de Putte herself has a CHL license, and is supportive of peoples right to carry. However, her staff said that just as in current CHL laws, we cannot carry into elementary, middle, or high schools, then that should apply to higher education as well..
Thanks for this report. Senator Jackson is my Senator and I have reason to believe he does not support campus-carry. Everyone in his district needs to call and/or fax him. He is staunchly pro-gun, but we need his support.

Chas.
by Charles L. Cotton
Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:40 pm
Forum: 2009 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: 3 URGENT ACTION ITEMS: CAMPUS-CARRY
Replies: 47
Views: 9291

Re: 3 URGENT ACTION ITEMS: CAMPUS-CARRY

Thanks for posting the numbers.
Chas.
BigBlueDodge wrote:I just wanted to make it easier and give the contact information for the members of the Senate

Robert Dunction (512) 463-0128
Bob Duell (512) 463-0101
Johh Corona (512) 463-0116
Rodney Ellis (512) 463-0113
Troy Fraser (512) 463-0124
Chris Harris (512) 463-0109
Mike Jackson (512) 463-0111
Eddie Lucio Jr. (512) 463-0127
Leticia Van De Putte - (512) 453-0126


When you call, I find that the attitude you get is correlated to the attitude that you give. If you call sounding abrsasive, brash, condescending, then you will likely get a similar response. I highly suggest that you speak in a calm voice, and state your concerns and ask for their support. Make sure they know you are a citizen, and not affiliated with any lobbying group, etc, which will likely to get your call nullified. Calling and saying "I support HB1893" and hanging up is likely to gain nothing since they don't know if the caller even lived in the state, worked for a lobby group, etc. I think they need to know that you are a citizen, just like anyone else in their district and share a concern.

What I've seen thus far, is that some offices are not stating what the congress person feels regarding a bill, but rather is using their consituents. For example, when I called Mrs. Harless office, the lady who took my call wouldn't say that Mrs. Harless did/did not support the bill. She just said that because of the negative calls from constituents in her district, that forced Mrs. Harless to remove her sponsorship from the bill.
by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:31 pm
Forum: 2009 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: 3 URGENT ACTION ITEMS: CAMPUS-CARRY
Replies: 47
Views: 9291

Re: 3 URGENT ACTION ITEMS: CAMPUS-CARRY

nitrogen wrote:
Charles L. Cotton wrote:
Codename46 wrote:
What is the NRA and TSRA and etc. planning on doing to address this red herring?
We're getting you folks to start calling and faxing.

Chas.
Thank you for saying that.

People like Chas, and the NRA are important, but only part of the whole engine. They are the conductors of the symphony, but we all are the orchestra. They are useless without us, and they help direct the masses for the best effect.

I think too many gun owners overlook their own important role in all this.
This is absolutely right!! Response to action items are critical to our effectiveness.

Thanks,
Chas.
by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:38 pm
Forum: 2009 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: 3 URGENT ACTION ITEMS: CAMPUS-CARRY
Replies: 47
Views: 9291

Re: 3 URGENT ACTION ITEMS: CAMPUS-CARRY

Codename46 wrote:
Keith B wrote:
Codename46 wrote:Wow this sucks :(

ETA: Just called Bohac's office. Apparently they're concerned with the "ambiguities" that are in the text of the bill (probably mentioned in yesterday's hearing) and won't cosponsor it until those ambiguities are addressed =\.

I have no idea what they're talking about.

What should I do?
As Charles stated in antoher thread, the 'ambiguities' are a 'red herring'. The law is clearly defined on what 'premises' are and IMO they (Senator Duncan and others in the committee) are trying to stall and let it die in committee. We can't let that happen.

I have called Rep. McCall's office and voiced my concern on Campus Carry and the Parking Lot bill. He is my representative and I made it clear they need to get these moving and make sure they have time on the floor. Calls in progress to other committee members in both the House and Senate. :thumbs2:
What is the NRA and TSRA and etc. planning on doing to address this red herring?
We're getting you folks to start calling and faxing.

Chas.
by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:42 pm
Forum: 2009 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: 3 URGENT ACTION ITEMS: CAMPUS-CARRY
Replies: 47
Views: 9291

3 URGENT ACTION ITEMS: CAMPUS-CARRY

May 11th is the deadline for bills to pass their body of origin! In other words, any House bill that doesn't pass the House by May 11th is dead, and the same with Senate bills in the Senate. We have three urgent action items that must be addressed ASAP.

1. We need telephone calls, faxed and yes, even emails (but not just emails) to the following Representatives who have removed their names as co-authors of HB1893 (Campus-Carry):

Dwayne Bohac http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Members/ ... Code=A2230" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Joe Heflin http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Members/ ... Code=A3175" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Particia Harless http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Members/ ... Code=A3150" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

As always, be polite but at the same time be sure to let them know you are very disappointed to see them withdraw their public support. PLEASE call and fax; emails are a bonus.

2. Also, please call every member of the House Calendars committee and ask them to set HB1893 for debate on the House floor. It has 75 co-authors and denying a debate would be a travesty. House Calendars Committee

3. Please call and fax every member of the Senate State Affairs Committee and ask them to vote on SB1164 by Wentworth (Campus-carry)! Be sure to tell Chairman Duncan's office you want a vote. Also thank Senator Deuell for his very strong support of SB1164 during public hearings.

Please respond to this request ASAP and ask your friends and family to do so as well.

Thanks,
Chas.

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