FINALLY

From what I understand, even though the Republicans control both the House and Senate, it'll still need some Democrat votes in order to make it to the Governor's desk. If it fails this time, it will be by only a handful of votes.

Campus Carry and Open Carry Bills get introduced every session and the Governors always state that if a Bill makes it to his desk, they'll sign it, but they never seem to make it to his desk.

I know MY Senator and Rep will vote for it... I hope it makes it this time.
 
Bill passed Monday afternoon by a vote of 20-11, strictly along party lines.

Sad to say, it appears the politicians are the same here in Texas as DC, instead of voting what they believe is right, they vote what their party leadership says.

One of the admendments is it won't go into effect until 2016. What horse hocky puck.

Now it goes to the State House of Representatives.
 
...and the State House of Reps is where the problem will be.
I don't believe there's enough Republican (and Pro 2A Democrat) votes to pass.
 
You guys still need to get rid of that training requirement and bring down the cost for your license. Training? To practice a right? Also $140 to start and $70 to renew? Forget about it.
 
Since this fine thread hasnt been updated--ill up date it. Open Carry passed both Senate and House--strictly along party lines. Same thing for Campus carry.There are two or more other gun bills making the rounds but--I dont know what they contain? or even if they have been voted on yet?

Forgot tomention--alsosigned into law--but imnot sure when the law goes in to effect? since the other party wanted somekind of a delay...
 
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the ringo kid said:
Since this fine thread hasnt been updated--ill up date it. Open Carry passed both Senate and House--strictly along party lines. Same thing for Campus carry.There are two or more other gun bills making the rounds but--I dont know what they contain? or even if they have been voted on yet?

Forgot tomention--alsosigned into law--but imnot sure when the law goes in to effect? since the other party wanted somekind of a delay...
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So OC is now law, but a delay is in effect?
 
ladder13 said:
So OC is now law, but a delay is in effect?
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No... After passing the Senate Vote, it goes to the House for a vote, THEN gets plopped on the Governor's Desk (where it COULD sit for Months) for signature, THEN it gets assigned a date to go into affect. Seems like many go into effect either in Oct., or the First of the Year.

I dunno where Ringo Kid got his info, but I just checked the Texas Legislature site ( Texas Legislature Online - 84(R) History for SB 17 ) and the status for SB17 says it was just received by the house... So officially, there have been NO House votes recorded on it.

Same goes for Campus Carry (SB11) ( Texas Legislature Online - 84(R) History for SB 11 )
Neither have been discussed, or voted upon by the House.

HB910 just got out of 'Committee Review' and has not had any Discussions, let alone votes, by anyone.
 
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RobzGuns said:
No... After passing the Senate Vote, it goes to the House for a vote, THEN gets plopped on the Governor's Desk (where it COULD sit for Months) for signature, THEN it gets assigned a date to go into affect. Seems like many go into effect either in Oct., or the First of the Year.

I dunno where Ringo Kid got his info, but I just checked the Texas Legislature site ( Texas Legislature Online - 84(R) History for SB 17 ) and the status for SB17 says it was just received by the house... So officially, there have been NO House votes recorded on it.

Same goes for Campus Carry (SB11) ( Texas Legislature Online - 84(R) History for SB 11 )
Neither have been discussed, or voted upon by the House.

HB910 just got out of 'Committee Review' and has not had any Discussions, let alone votes, by anyone.
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I got my news from watching ABC,NBC and CBS nightly news as well as three local news stations that said both Senate and House passed it and that Abbott already signed it. Also--on Campus Carry--they:::local news stations this time::: said it passed and was about to be signed into law. All local Universities in the area--were also on the news and telling of what they planned on as to rules for students carrying and such. Anyway,they said they would be following the law.I also heard it on the local radio station I was listening to.
 
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On open carry--that is not what I heard in the various news reports I saw. They had mentioned that the House voted in it--and the votes--as with open carry--went along party lines--which means--the Reps were for it--the dems werent.
 
Got some links??? I can't find any feeds about them passing and the official Legislature sites don't confirm.

I want to believe you, but I can't confirm.
 
This was just posted on the 4th (3 Days ago)
Amid debate, open carry handgun bill advancing in Texas - San Angelo Standard Times
The bill easily passed in the Senate in mid-March, but it still must clear the House before reaching the governor’s office.
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This one was posted yesterday (the 6th)
Local officials brace for loose open carry laws - San Angelo Standard Times
Senate Bill 17, passed by the state Senate in March, would authorize the open carrying of handguns in Texas by anyone with a license, so long as the weapons are kept in shoulder or belt holsters.
A second gun-related measure, Senate Bill 11, removes criminal prohibitions for possessing concealed handguns on the campuses of public or private institutions of higher education by those licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
Should both bills pass, carrying unconcealed handguns on college campuses would be prohibited.
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According to these two articles, neither have made it through the State House yet.

Also... One would think that 'Open Carry Texas' ( https://www.youtube.com/user/OpenCarryTexas ) would be allover this had it passed, but no...
So...
 
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the ringo kid said:
Since this fine thread hasnt been updated--ill up date it. Open Carry passed both Senate and House--strictly along party lines. Same thing for Campus carry.There are two or more other gun bills making the rounds but--I dont know what they contain? or even if they have been voted on yet?

Forgot tomention--alsosigned into law--but imnot sure when the law goes in to effect? since the other party wanted somekind of a delay...
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Ringo, thanks. I was not aware it had come up for a vote in the house. From the two links in the previous posting, it appears that it has not. I just got a propaganda email from my rep in the house and not one word about it. I suspect the time delay is until the 1st of Jan. 2016 but not sure. That is what was in the final Senate bill.

Keep us posted.
 
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RobzGuns said:
Got some links??? I can't find any feeds about them passing and the official Legislature sites don't confirm.

I want to believe you, but I can't confirm.
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Sorry, I do not. I saw the news reported on all three local stations and each one had reported first--that the Senate passed it--and all along party lines--then the next day-they all said it passed in the House--again on party lines. They also said the dems wanted some sort of a hold up on when tghe law was to go into effect. The night they said the House passed it--they said Greg Abbott then signed it into law. I also heard that on someones radio--I dont know what station they listened to?

Anyway--those are the sources I heard about this becoming law. The a few days later--the same thing about campus carry.
 
Calaveras Slim said:
Ringo, thanks. I was not aware it had come up for a vote in the house. From the two links in the previous posting, it appears that it has not. I just got a propaganda email from my rep in the house and not one word about it. I suspect the time delay is until the 1st of Jan. 2016 but not sure. That is what was in the final Senate bill.

Keep us posted.
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Hi sir and cheers. I dont know what to say but--ill bre trying to get in touch with someone at the three stations and see if they or I missed something? Itll most likely be friday before I have time. Il be mia here tomorrow too.
 
My appointment was cancelled but--I called Channel Six::Kris:: and spoke with the person in charge of the newsroom. He said they will research the stories they did and possibly do a correction if needed? Im not holding my breath though--I needed something before--was promised several calls and never got one.
 
yes

keith44spl said:
Wells,
I guess, I'd better get started on that fancy BBQ rig for a Texas sized
karma drawin' I promised when they finally pass this long over due legislation. :D


Dave


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yes..... it is long, way long overdue partner..... I wish I had me a fancy BBQ rig.... that said, I am a man of simple tastes......IMG_0034.jpg
 
Speaking of holsters, back in the day, Cowboy Action Shooting, I had several nice rigs, but sold them. Now for carry, I have 2 belts slides and a Uncle Mike holster #5. Generic.

Nothing fancy, just functional. All I need
 
NEWS FLASH. UPDATE NEWS FLASH

Tuesday, April. 14th is the day the vote in the Texas House for open carry is scheduled for. House Bill (HB) 910 scheduled for vote Eighty members have signed on as co sponsors. I wonder how many it takes to pass.
 
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