Tex HB1289 Constitutional Carry and other pro gun bills...

[1911'S 4 Me]

ditto

#METOO

 

[Darkpriest667]

Thankfully, I’m getting back to the day to day work schedule of the “Beforetime” so have been civically disconnected. Will the team help me understand next steps? The Lt. Gov must “allow” the CC bill to be placed in front of other bills? When does this happen? Does it go to committee in the Senate or straight to the floor for debate and vote? Finally, when does the legislature wrap up for the year? Anybody think the Lt Gov might just let it die in the crib?

I can’t believe we’re even having this discussion. Love it as I do, if Tx goes purple, I and mine are out.

My family has decided to move to southeast Idaho if that happens as well. I love Texas. Damn near more than anything, but if it starts turning to the titanic like California did I'll be forced to jump off the ship.

 

[toddnjoyce]

...Will the team help me understand next steps? ...

@Texasgrillchef sums it up well in post 225, quoted below.

....Finally, when does the legislature wrap up for the year? Anybody think the Lt Gov might just let it die in the crib?

The regular session ends May 31st. Bills need to be wrapped up and to the governor a little before then. Even if reconciliation is needed, we have time, assuming Dan Patrick doesn’t sit on this.

Here is what I do know. After calling each of the the Texas a state senators. All of them are signed on and will vote for it if it gets to the Senate Floor.

The three holdouts are, Senator Bettencourt, Senator Huffman, And Senator Seliger. All of them are on the fence. I actually talked to Seliger’s legal aide, and he told me Senator Seliger is waiting on seeing the version coming out of the Senate committee. As HB1927 stands today, he will vote for it. However, their could be amendments, or substitutions added by the Senate committee that he could oppose. Senator Huffman’s informed me of the same.

The problem is, that HB1927 has yet to be referred to committee for a hearing. That is up to the LT Gov. that’s where the main problem is located. We need to get him to refer it to the committee.

We need to keep his phone ringing off the hook with calls.

Keep in mind we only need 16 of the 18 Senators to vote for it, the hardest part is getting it referred to committee.

It could go to either the State Affairs committee, or Jurisprudence. If it goes to State Affairs, it will make it out without much delay. That Committee is chaired by Senator Bryan Hughes. He is very much in support of HB1927. State affairs will be a slam dunk in our favor.

However,

Jurisprudence is the Committee to worry about though. That Committee is chaired by Senator Huffman, who is on the fence, Senator Bryan Hughes and Senator Creighton Is on that Committee as well as two democrats. Which will leave it as a tie, for Senator Huffman to break. That’s why that Committee could be an issue.

 

[cycleguy2300]

I am not a "Troll". If someone posts a differing opinion on this forum that you folks don't like you immediately say troll, you really don't get it.. do you?

You are deceitful and a pretender. Saying one thing then claiming you mean another. You are not trust worthy.

Even here you swing back to saying it is your opinion. You cannot even keep your own lies straight. Sis, you need to decide what you actually believe.

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[billtool]

Thanks a ton for this great information.

ive written the LtGov. And signed petitions. I’ll call now.

 

[Rhino]

Just called all of the committee members. It SOUNDS like all but two of them are in favor of letting the bill out to the Senate floor... Here's hoping, but don't quit calling.

 

[Sand Hills]

HB 1927 was referred to the "Constitutional Issues, Special" Committee.

No idea what that portends.

 

[Sand Hills]

Committee Membership:

Position	Member
Chair:	Sen. Charles Schwertner
Vice Chair:	Sen. Brian Birdwell
Members:	Sen. Dawn Buckingham
	Sen. Brandon Creighton
	Sen. Bob Hall
	Sen. Juan Hinojosa
	Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr.

 

[Lost Spurs]

I like how you "list" your memberships.. as if it means your way of thinking is more valuable than others who differ.
The Texas Redneck
TSRA South Central Texas Regional Director * NRA Benefactor Member * TSRA Defender

Cool. Thanks for letting me know @TexasRedneck is looking out for us.

I am a NRA life member, might as well put me on your list.

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[Sand Hills]

Texas ‘constitutional carry’ proposal for handguns has new momentum in state Senate (dallasnews.com)

Article states this brand new committee is "stacked" with Republicans, indicates ones that support con carry.

"Law enforcement and some gun instructors oppose". Doesn't mention only 55 out close to 2000 instructors.

Says Abbott and Patrick are avoiding saying whether they support the bill.

Committee Chair Schwertner filed his own con carry bill yesterday, which went to the Administration Committee that he chairs.

 

[Texasgrillchef]

HB 1927 was referred to the "Constitutional Issues, Special" Committee.

No idea what that portends.

Yes it did, it is a special committee that is brought in for special issues that deal specifically with issues dealing with the US Constitution and/or Texas Constitution.

It consists of 7 members.
5 Republicans that have vowed full support of HB1927, and 2 Democrats. However, Juan Hunojosa is someone who has a LTC owns a gun, and carries. So he has been supportive of some pro-2A gun legislation in the past. Sen Eddie Lucio is also a gun owner.
The good thing is none of them are full left wing anti-gun.

Position	Member
Chair:	Sen. Charles Schwertner (R) 512-463-0105
Vice Chair:	Sen. Brian Birdwell (R) 512-463-0122
Members:	Sen. Dawn Buckingham (R) 512-463-0124
	Sen. Brandon Creighton (R) 512-463-0104
	Sen. Bob Hall (R) 512-463-0102
	Sen. Juan Hinojosa (D) 512-463-0120
	Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr. (D) 512-463-0127

The Committee makeup looks good. Very favorable for our cause.

Update: Just got off the phone with Sen Charles Schwertner’s office. HB1927 will be heard Next Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. It will be announced on Monday or Tuesday. At least 24 hr notice is required. It is NOT yet known if it will be open to public Testimony.

Call their offices to show your support for HB1927, numbers listed above.

 

[billtool]

Committee Membership:

Position	Member
Chair:	Sen. Charles Schwertner
Vice Chair:	Sen. Brian Birdwell
Members:	Sen. Dawn Buckingham
	Sen. Brandon Creighton
	Sen. Bob Hall
	Sen. Juan Hinojosa
	Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr.

Creighton is IN for sure.

 

[ScorpionHunter]

Just saw that Dr Donna Campbell TX 25 posted on FB that she supports permitless carry.

 

[Crossroads]

Happy to see my Senator Schwertner chairing the committee. He's committed to getting constitutional carry passed.

 

[Axxe55]

Right now, I'm confident it has a better than average chance of happening.

 

[TexasRedneck]

Right now, I'm confident it has a better than average chance of happening.

Looking that way, although I would HIGHLY suggest we keep the heat on (politely).

 

[Axxe55]

Looking that way, although I would HIGHLY suggest we keep the heat on (politely).

I agree, politely of course!

 

[RoadRunner]

Looking that way, although I would HIGHLY suggest we keep the heat on (politely).

Yes, we definitely need to continue with the calls and emails. Especially those to Dan Patrick.

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[TexasRedneck]

Yes, we definitely need to continue with the calls and emails. Especially those to Dan Patrick.

FULLY agree. He's trying to weasle again, IMO - and we can't allow it.

 

[Texasgrillchef]

Just saw that Dr Donna Campbell TX 25 posted on FB that she supports permitless carry.

Like I said... I called everyone of the 18 republican Texas senators, all but three are in full support of HB1927.

The only 3 on the fence are, Sen Bettencourt, Sen Huffman, and Sen Seliger. All we need to do is convince at least one of them to vote for HB1927.