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TrueFlog wrote:

baldeagle wrote:

JKTex wrote:I want to through this out there referring to the hearing yesterday.

Springer was talking about the bill(s) and for one example, used Hospitals in his district and how employees are fearful because they aren't allowed to carry. I was confused as to why he was using that as an example, considering a hospital is not prohibited without being posted in accordance with 30.06 and being an employee, their employment policy would be the issue.

Am I missing something or was he shooting at the wrong target?

Yes, you're missing something. HB 3218 removes the ability for a hospital to deny carry through 30.06, as it does for all the other prohibitions that were relegated to 30.06 in 46.035(i).

How do you figure that? If HB 3218 passes, a hospital would be no different than a movie theater, shoe store, or Wal-Mart. They can still post a 30.06 if they want. There's nothing in the bill that says a hospital can't...

Private hospitals could prohibit carrying by use of TPC §30.06, but public hospitals could not (TPC §30.06(e)). However, this only deals with prosecution; hospitals could still have policies that prohibits employees from having handguns in the building.

Chas.

I'm here and it's going to be a long day! I have no idea when the committee hearing will begain and our bills are among the last.

Chas.

TREKFAN wrote:Thanks everyone! Ill be bringing two family members. I wont carry just to be safe. Last thing I want is to accidentally be exposed for some crazy reason and there being an article about someone carrying a gun with some spun. Thanks all!

You can carry there; I do it every time I go to Austin.

Chas.

RoyGBiv wrote:Charles...
What's your spidey senses tell you about the chances of 3218 being reported favorably out of committee? I see several firearms related bills being forwarded to calendars with large margin votes (7-1 on HB 706 [campus carry] and 7-0-2 on HB 508 [Wrongful exclusion], HB 47 [reduced class time] 7-0-2).

Is there a key committee member or two that would benefit from more letters and calls?

Thanks.!

It's an uphill battle to be perfectly candid. Only an overwhelming response from gun owners will get it out of committee and calendars, but it's worth the fight.

Chas.

RoyGBiv wrote:

Charles L. Cotton wrote: I'll be staying to testify against HB1714, the gun and ammo labeling bill that would mean that no guns or ammo would be manufactured in or shipped to Texas. What an absolute loon!!!
Chas.

Small correction.... The labeling bill is HB 1747, in case you're keeping score.
http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83 ... 01747I.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

What a waste of paper this one is..!

Thanks for catching the typo. Yes, it amazes me that anyone would draft such garbage.

Chas.

There are a number of gun bills that will be heard on Thursday, so it's going to be a busy day. HB3218 is near the end of the schedule, if the Chairman doesn't move it up. I'll be staying to testify against HB1747, the gun and ammo labeling bill that would mean that no guns or ammo would be manufactured in or shipped to Texas. What an absolute loon!!!

One option that is popular with people wanting to support a bill, but not wanting to stay late in the day, is to sign in (at a House kiosk) to support our gun bills, but not wanting to testify. Those people are on record as supporting the bill, but they don't have to be present when the bill is called. I do that on some bills when there's going to be a lot of testimony by others and I don't feel my expertise is needed and I haven't been specifically requested to testify.

Chas.

clarionite wrote:For those of us who are novices at following the Texas Legislature, what comes after the hearing?
Does it go up for a vote? Or does it have to go through Calendars to be put up for a vote?

In past years, most bills were voted on as soon as the public testimony ended, unless there was some reason to delay the vote. This usually involved bills that needed to be amended.

For the last two sessions at least, the standard practice in the House is for committees to leave bills pending on the day of the hearing and vote on them the next week. If a bill isn't voted within two weeks of the hearing, the bill has a problem.

Chas.

baldeagle wrote:Charles, for those who are getting tired of the process, can you say that our calls and emails made a difference?

It absolutely does make a difference. I'm convinced that, without a push from citizens, this bill would not have received a hearing.

Chas.

Thanks for answering the call to action folks! HB3218 is set for public hearing on April 18th.

Chas.