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wheelgun1958 wrote:

TLynnHughes wrote:That's true at the local level. But under the Texas Government Code, Section 418, once the Governor declares a "state of disaster" he can, according to 418.019, "suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives and combustibles." So have plenty of ammo on hand.T.

And Makers Mark.

There ya go!

Crossfire wrote:2007 Texas Senate Bill 112 addressed this. It specifically prevents the seizure and confiscation of legally-possessed firearms during a state of emergency or natural disaster. 

I knew that something came out after Katrina, but I couldn't remember the bill number. Thanks, Crossfire. FYI, though, if you live in an evacuation zone and need to use one of the buses to evacuate, legally owned or not, you are not supposed to board the bus with a firearm. Most shelters will not allow them either...depends on who's running the shelter though.

T.

That's true at the local level. But under the Texas Government Code, Section 418, once the Governor declares a "state of disaster" he can, according to 418.019, "suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives and combustibles." So have plenty of ammo on hand.

It should be noted that Governor Perry has never ventured onto this particular political landmine. I will say, from my experience, the current climate supports CHL holders even during a state of disaster. After the Katrina debacle when lawfully owned firearms were seized, no elected official really wants to step into that again.

I'm sure Charles has more that he can add to this.

T.