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DO NOT POST DIRECT DPS PHONE NUMBERS!!!

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Don't even think of posting the direct line phone numbers to the DPS Director or anyone else within DPS. If the number isn't available on the DPS...

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2015 Legislative Deadlines

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Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee

Last post by LDB415 « Mon Apr 06, 2015 3:58 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:31 am

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Rep. Larry Phillips - Chairman (512) 463-0297 ; fax 512-463-1561
Rep. Poncho Nevárez - Vice-Chairman (512) 463-0566 ; fax 512-463-0220
Rep. DeWayne...

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I called every one except the knucklehead author of the bill. I politely said I'm calling about a bill coming up in Mr. Blank's committee tomorrow,...

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Mon Apr 06, 2015 3:58 pm
Senate State Affairs Committee Contact Information

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by Charles L. Cotton » Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:25 pm

Sen. Joan Huffman/Chair 512-463-0117 Voice - 512-463-0639 (fax)
Sen. Rodney Ellis/Vice Chair 512-463-0113 Voice - 512-463-0006 (fax)

Members:
Sen....

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Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:25 pm
2015 Bill Status Report

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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Nov 11, 2014 3:35 pm

Color-coded and linked bills are available on the on the Texas Firearms Coalition website. UPDATED: 6/2/15

HOUSE BILLS:

HB92 (White) Relating to...

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Tue Nov 11, 2014 3:35 pm

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Rep. Charles Perry

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by Luggo1 » Thu Jan 15, 2015 3:10 pm

My rep...I like him a lot and from my albeit limited observation, he seems to be a solid supporter of 2nd A. This is from a radio interview in...

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Thu Jan 15, 2015 3:10 pm
If this doesn't make you mad

Last post by ELB « Thu Jan 15, 2015 12:12 pm
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by baldeagle » Wed Jan 14, 2015 2:49 pm

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You're not breathing. The Texas Tribune published an article entitled .

So, here's the bottom line:

The proof?
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I think srothstein has a point in that spectrum of bills that have any chance of passing is decidedly moved to the right in Texas, as compared to...

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Thu Jan 15, 2015 12:12 pm
Record vote for House Speaker?

Last post by Right2Carry « Wed Jan 14, 2015 7:46 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Jan 13, 2015 12:31 pm
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I've been advised that a record vote has been demanded/requested in the Speaker's race and it's causing no little concern in Austin. I didn't know...

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The evidence already suggests that Straus IS swayed by the anti-gun establishment hence his democratic support.
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Wed Jan 14, 2015 7:46 pm
OCT/OCTC - Texas Tribune

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by gsansing » Tue Jan 13, 2015 11:01 pm

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Please tell me this is being blown out of proportion and is somewhat embellished. When are these guys going to learn.?!

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Wed Jan 14, 2015 12:48 am
gun rights activists cause stir at capital

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by paxton25 » Tue Jan 13, 2015 11:04 pm

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Wed Jan 14, 2015 12:46 am
SB273

Last post by RoyGBiv « Mon Jan 12, 2015 2:07 pm
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by gdanaher » Tue Jan 06, 2015 3:33 pm

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This bill by Donna Campbell of New Braunfels would fine the misuse by government agencies of 30.06 signage and set fines for the misuse if not...

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Just finished reading this bill and agree that a private cause of action amendment would be a big plus.
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Mon Jan 12, 2015 2:07 pm
senator creighton needs the facts

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Sun Jan 11, 2015 7:37 pm
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by paxton25 » Sun Dec 14, 2014 8:54 am

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Creighton, made an incredibly ignorant statement on constitutional carry.

Not every conservative lawmaker supports the idea of open carry without...

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The purpose of the Forum is to provide information and to discuss issues. There is also no reason to do anything now

Chas.

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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Sun Jan 11, 2015 7:37 pm
Open Carry Bills 2015

Last post by Thomas Hagemeier « Sun Jan 11, 2015 3:52 pm
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by locke_n_load » Mon Nov 10, 2014 1:41 pm
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I've seen 4 Bills so far:

HB 106 by Flynn - Adds licensed open carry with the same restrictions as conceal carry, looks like 30.06 goes for both...

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Two point retention huh. Just hand over reasons carrying citizens can be harassed on. Why do something halfway? The more time-killing details you bog...
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Last post by Thomas Hagemeier
Sun Jan 11, 2015 3:52 pm
Campus carry?

Last post by Thomas Hagemeier « Sun Jan 11, 2015 3:46 pm
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by tico » Sun Nov 23, 2014 8:43 pm

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I've been lurking a bit and haven't seen much (if anything) mentioned about campus carry efforts for 2015
-- nothing prefiled, no quotes from...

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Isnt it annoying to know all the facts about private law abiding citizens carrying guns vs criminals but then hear exemption after exemption and ban...

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Last post by Thomas Hagemeier
Sun Jan 11, 2015 3:46 pm
HB 195 411.207 (A) amendment a MUST!

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by Ruark » Fri Jan 02, 2015 7:46 am
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If all this really happens, this HAS to be part of it. It would be bitterly disappointing to finally get open carry legislation, then not be able to...

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None taken. I have a sometimes unfortunate penchant for going off on my own little rants, usually inspired by some side thing someone else said....
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Sun Jan 11, 2015 12:57 am
HB308

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by Charlies.Contingency » Fri Nov 21, 2014 1:57 pm
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I am very surprised that nobody else has posted about this bill yet!! I will post the full bill here off of the Texas Firearms Coalition website. I...

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One possibility for future consideration would be to change the culpability to intentionally or knowingly committing trespass.
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Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:45 pm
Question on legislative process

Last post by srothstein « Thu Jan 01, 2015 2:24 pm

by srothstein » Thu Jan 01, 2015 2:24 pm

I have a question that I am unsure about on the process used by the legislature.

I noticed that a few bills have been filed by a person who is no...

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Last post by srothstein
Thu Jan 01, 2015 2:24 pm
How can I speak to the Texas Legislature?

Last post by LDB415 « Sun Dec 28, 2014 4:49 pm
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by thatguy » Sat Dec 27, 2014 2:54 pm

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I feel strongly about removing as many restrictions for CHL holders and support HB308. How would I go about speaking to the Texas Legislature? Do I...

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No surprise although there are certainly any number of suspects who could be guilty of the same thing.

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Sun Dec 28, 2014 4:49 pm
Church Safety Teams

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by Dad24GreatKids » Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:14 am

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Will there be a bill introduced this session that allows a CHL to carry while participating on a church safety team? If so, what are the chances of...

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Maybe because there is so much inaccurate information on the website. It still states that churches are off limits for concealed carry.

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Sat Dec 27, 2014 10:30 am
HB 554

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by RoyGBiv » Tue Dec 23, 2014 11:06 am

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Am I correct that his Bill could be called the Oops, I forgot I was carrying Bill?

CHL shows up...

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Marijuana is still illegal according to federal law, in all states. IIRC the Justice Dept has made the decision not to prosecute if possession is...

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Wed Dec 24, 2014 11:45 am
UPDATED: 2015 Bill Status Report

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:41 am

by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:41 am

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HB554 Springer Relating to handguns in airports Support
SB228 Creighton Tax fee day for guns and hunting supplies Neutral
SB229 Creighton...

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Last post by Charles L. Cotton
Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:41 am
SB 259?

Last post by Dad24GreatKids « Mon Dec 22, 2014 11:52 pm
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by SewTexas » Mon Dec 22, 2014 11:18 pm

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ok I know the bill won't go anywhere and it's weird...but what is the point Rodney Ellis is trying to make here? The only thing I see that would...

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This reads as universal background checks. It also seems to add some restrictions on transfers that I don't think are in place today. It also seems...

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Mon Dec 22, 2014 11:52 pm
HJR 56

Last post by Charles L. Cotton « Sat Dec 13, 2014 6:06 pm
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by srothstein » Fri Dec 12, 2014 11:08 pm

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Charles:

I noticed that there are no HJRs mentioned in the list of bills. Most of them are matched by enabling legislation so this is not a problem,...

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It would be tremendous!!

Chas.

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Sat Dec 13, 2014 6:06 pm
Questions for OCT

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by Charles L. Cotton » Mon Nov 17, 2014 3:49 pm
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Confusing and conflicting statements and instructions have been issued by OCT leadership. All gun owners, and especially OCT members, need a clear...

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I think you give him too much credit. Looks to me like he wanted to raise a ruckus, score a few points with his followers, then run away to brag....
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Thu Dec 11, 2014 10:32 am
HB195 v. HB??/SB??: Are storm clouds gathering?

Last post by joe817 « Sun Dec 07, 2014 11:01 pm
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by Charles L. Cotton » Wed Nov 12, 2014 3:29 pm
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As I've said, something tells me two more open-carry bills are going to be filed; one in the House and one in the Senate. Like licensed open-carry...

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Thank you Charles.
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Sun Dec 07, 2014 11:01 pm
denton city council plans to lobby against OC

Last post by JSThane « Tue Nov 25, 2014 5:07 am
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by paxton25 » Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:01 pm
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Here you go, in what I thought was a relatively conservative part of Texas the city of Denton has declared they will lobby the legislature next...

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This is true. Some of the more ouspoken members of our tribe tend to be the gunnie equivalent of the drunken uncle stumbling over your lawn gnomes...
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Last post by JSThane
Tue Nov 25, 2014 5:07 am
HB 353 Question

Last post by RoyGBiv « Sat Nov 22, 2014 10:40 pm
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by RoyGBiv » Sat Nov 22, 2014 7:50 am

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Trying to understand the logic behind HB 353 limiting itself to counties with a population less than 50,000?
***Purely selfish reasons for asking,...

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I agree it's a good bill. Hopefully it can pass without the small county language.

Thanks for the insight Charles.

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Last post by RoyGBiv
Sat Nov 22, 2014 10:40 pm
HB176

Last post by MeMelYup « Sat Nov 22, 2014 1:51 pm
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by canvasbck » Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:44 am
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I just got through reading HB176. Someone correct me if I'm wrong: If this passes it would appear that the transfer or sale of Class 3 items within...

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The intro and as to why the NFA was passed.
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Last post by MeMelYup
Sat Nov 22, 2014 1:51 pm
Time to Work Together

Last post by paxton25 « Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:19 pm
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by steveincowtown » Thu Nov 20, 2014 4:29 pm

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I have no doubt that TSRA and NRA are the the go to groups when trying to get legislation passed, but for whatever it is worth Facebook tells me that...

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NAGR has grown exponentially over the last couple of years for sure, and I understand they are now around a $20million group. But I don't put a lot...

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Last post by paxton25
Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:19 pm
Petition to oust Strauss

Last post by paxton25 « Wed Nov 19, 2014 1:48 pm
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by baldeagle » Mon Nov 17, 2014 10:52 pm

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here's one from Texas Gun Rights if you like that better. onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
their main website is here, you can also sign...

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Wed Nov 19, 2014 1:48 pm
Open Letter

Last post by jimlongley « Tue Nov 18, 2014 2:18 pm
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by canvasbck » Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:42 am
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This open letter is to the leadership/lobbyists from the NRA, TSRA, OCT, CATI, ect.

I want HB195 to turn into law. If it's not politically possible...

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I understand your motivation, and even agree, but:

It may be the law Charles, but that does not change the perception, particularly that generated...
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Last post by jimlongley
Tue Nov 18, 2014 2:18 pm
Recent Visit from OCT.

Last post by G.A. Heath « Tue Nov 18, 2014 11:31 am
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by G.A. Heath » Tue Nov 18, 2014 9:51 am

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I just had someone send an email to me on my podcast email address regarding the recent OCT visits here. Turns out that the whole thing was...

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I could do it on my PC, and have already done so to the one image that needed it, but in the interest of peace and quite I am going to drop this...

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Tue Nov 18, 2014 11:31 am
Open Carry Question

Last post by steveincowtown « Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:27 am
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by steveincowtown » Mon Nov 17, 2014 4:58 pm

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Charles,

I have been traveling over the past few weeks, so this may have already been covered, but could you provide the NRA and/or TSRA stance on...

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Then why have none of the bills been posted to the Texas section of state legislation on the NRA-ILA? As much as I do care about Charles opinion, and...

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Last post by steveincowtown
Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:27 am
State knife law pre-emption

Last post by kf5nd « Mon Nov 17, 2014 9:05 pm

by kf5nd » Mon Nov 17, 2014 9:05 pm

This is the place where you can post your updates concerning 2015 Legislative Session bills which propose the pre-emption of local knife laws by...

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Mon Nov 17, 2014 9:05 pm
HB 176

Last post by joe817 « Fri Nov 14, 2014 11:39 pm
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by baldeagle » Fri Nov 14, 2014 9:37 pm

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HB 176 is titled The Second Amendment Preservation Act and was introduced by state representative Tim...

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Yes! Good bill. Saw that in Charles' Status Report:

HB176 (Kleinschmidt, R, A+) Relating to protection of the right to keep and bear arms within...

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Fri Nov 14, 2014 11:39 pm
H.B. 216 - Under 21 to get CHL?

Last post by Saffron « Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:56 pm
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by TVGuy » Wed Nov 12, 2014 4:00 pm

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Am I reading it right, is the sole purpose of this allowing people aged 18-20 to get a CHL even if not in the military? Wouldn't this cause serious...

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Red herring. Where does the 2nd Amendment say the right to bear arms shall be infringed by requiring a license?

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Last post by Saffron
Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:56 pm
SB124 by Sen. West

Last post by mr1337 « Wed Nov 12, 2014 12:27 pm
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by Charlies.Contingency » Wed Nov 12, 2014 11:54 am

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What is SB124 again?

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Just read SB124 and wondering why it doesn't repeal parts of TPC 46.05 - specifically the parts about SBR and suppressor ownership, as well as...

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Last post by mr1337
Wed Nov 12, 2014 12:27 pm
2015 Bill Status Report

Last post by DUST FOOT « Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:41 pm
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by Bladed » Tue Nov 11, 2014 3:41 pm

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I believe this is actually HB 172.

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I really hope the TSRA gets behind one of these open carry bills and for the reasons of making it easier for law makers to get on board, taking the...

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Last post by DUST FOOT
Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:41 pm
final tally on Texas elections?

Last post by Pawpaw « Sat Nov 08, 2014 9:25 am
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by RHenriksen » Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:31 pm

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Where would I find a summary of the 2014 elections, with respect to the red/blue head counts in the senate & house? Saw plenty of chatter about the...

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I googled Texas election results 2014 and really like the map that shows up first :thumbs2:

ETA: This is where you find the results you're...

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