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I recieved this Facebook reply from Dennis Bonnen this morning. I should say that I've known Dennis personally since he first ran for the House. He took over the seat my father held for 6 terms.

Dennis Bonnen: Rick Harris and Jenni Goff, I make no apologies for working with and supporting our law enforcement in passing Open Carry legislation that not only protects our gun rights but also protects those men and women who selflessly put their lives on the line every day to ensure our safety. Rick Harris, you should know better than most that I did not reverse my vote on HB 910, so please do not mislead Texas citizens. A vote to send a bill to conference committee is not, and never has been, a vote against a bill. It is a regular part of the legislative process the provides one last opportunity to make sure we are passing an effective law that is in the best interest of all Texans.

My reply:Rick Harris: Dennis , the Dutton /Huffines Amendment would simply removed any gray area about stopping someone from being stopped by an overzealous LEO. You and I both know that probable cause trumps everything else . At that point any law enforcement officer can ask you anything. As for you changing your vote, you voted for 910 to send it to the Senate and when it came back for concurrence you voted nay to send it to conference. At this late date will it even make it back to the two chambers ? If it dies in committee or Senator Ellis is given a chance to filibuster that is tantamount to killing it. Having said all that, I've been watching you live as Speaker Pro Tem, and for what it's worth I'm proud to say I knew you when ! I hope there's something working that you can't share to get 910 done !

Charles, do you have any idea why Phillips didn't just move to table the Dutton amendment like he did the rest ?