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by the-rio-rat
Sat Feb 02, 2008 4:32 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Bingo Halls and CHL
Replies: 10
Views: 2492

Re: Bingo Halls and CHL

Concerning the question about card playing ie: poker. Yes it is legal. Poker is a game of "skill" whereas bingo is a game of "chance" - both terms defined by law. One can host a poker game but all proceeds must, in turn, be paid back out to the winners. There is no "paid hos...
by the-rio-rat
Fri Feb 01, 2008 6:15 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Cities improperly posting 30.06 signs?
Replies: 1085
Views: 369006

Re: Cities improperly posting 30.06 signs?

Dare you count the ways that government entities break the law ? The charter of The Great State Of Texas states that the State must side with the municipality even when the municipality is conducting an activity that is clearly illegal. I know this first hand - learned during the filing of a lawsuit...
by the-rio-rat
Fri Feb 01, 2008 6:09 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Scenario poll. Deadly force to protect your property
Replies: 17
Views: 1440

Re: Scenario poll. Deadly force to protect your property

It may well fall under the "mischief in the nighttime" law in Texas. The rules change when the sun goes down. Even during "fresh" pursuit, ones own life must be in danger to use deadly force. If you were on your own property, there would be no need to retreat.
by the-rio-rat
Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:39 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Bingo Halls and CHL
Replies: 10
Views: 2492

Bingo Halls and CHL

BINGO - i was told, by a police officer, that i cannot carry inside a BINGO hall ? I see nothing in the law about that particular establishment. And the owner WILL NOT post signs. CHL's are welcome as far as the owner is concerned.

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