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So... is there anything worth doing on 3218?
Phone calls... ?? letters??

Or is it too much to hope for at this point?

Any news on 3218?

I see the committee had a meeting scheduled for today... No updates on the bill's page yet. Was there a vote?
Next meeting is 5-May.... I assume that's a do-or-die date?

Next best steps?

No new news... Hopefully a committee vote some time this week..??

baldeagle wrote:They're recorded. You can watch it for yourself here - http://www.house.state.tx.us/video-audi ... 3041810420" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Go to the 1:24 mark for the start of testimony on HB 3218 and HB 3219.

I've had zero luck with streaming this... I'm able to get it started (both video and audio) using VLC (I won't load Real Player, it's too spammy and performance is bad).. VLC will stream about 3 minutes before it freezes. Forget about skipping ahead.

Anyone have this saved to their local drive and care to share it?

Cheers.

baldeagle wrote:They're recorded. You can watch it for yourself here - http://www.house.state.tx.us/video-audi ... 3041810420" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Go to the 1:24 mark for the start of testimony on HB 3218 and HB 3219.

Thanks.!! Will watch later... Much appreciated.

baldeagle wrote:Edit 2: Rep. Springer presented a committee substitute that removed the removal of the prohibition against carrying in correctional facilities.

Not too much heartache in that one. Almost sounds like a planned gimme'

Any news from today re: 3218?
I've been unable to watch any of the live feed.

Thanks.!

tornado wrote:The House is in lunch recess until 1:11 p.m., when it will finish the local & consent calendar items (6 more items).

Looks like this means the committee won't meet until after they adjourn after that.

RealVideo streams: http://www.house.state.tx.us/video-audio/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Mobile site (video works on my Android phone): http://www.txlegis.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

So much for the 8:AM start time on the meeting notice.
I assume that's common?

Glad I didn't make the trip... I'd have to be heading back home by now.
Thanks to all of those that are sticking it out to provide support.

If you're in Austin this morning, stop reading here and please GO to this meeting.!!

Thanks.!!

From Senator Dan Patrick.
I wrote to thank him for his comments on Fox News last week, pointed out HB 3218 and asked him to support the Senate counterpart when he saw it on the floor.

Still... a very positive answer, even for what I expect is a form reply.

Thank you so much for taking the time to write and share your thoughts with me about gun rights in Texas. I am a strong proponent of Second Amendment rights. I am also a supporter of states' rights and believe that Texas should be in charge of governing our own state. I will continue supporting the right to carry guns and will oppose anything that might infringe on our constitutional rights.

Fawbis wrote:To be clear, this takes place at the capitol, correct? I've never been to a hearing before and I'm trying to get a few friends to join. We're a part of UT Austin Students for Concealed Carry. Any helpful info would be appreciated. If any of y'all are on facebook you should like our page and help us out. https://www.facebook.com/UTAustinSCC" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Let's get this bill passed, gents.

Capitol, Yes...
Agenda and location: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83 ... 808001.HTM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

COMMITTEE: Homeland Security & Public Safety
TIME & DATE: 8:00 AM, Thursday, April 18, 2013
PLACE: E2.010
CHAIR: Rep. Joseph Pickett

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong here please...

http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/SPB/Plan/Fl ... Exten2.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
See the "Central Court" Rotunda?
Follow the main hallway down (on the map) until you hit the four black dots.
E2.010 is adjacent to the upper left dot.


The "Extension" building is directly behind the main Capitol building in this map.

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.!

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..!

Please consider attending this meeting in Austin on Thursday.
This is THE 2A bill of the 2013 session.

http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83 ... 03218I.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

SECTION 5. Sections 46.15(a) and (b), Penal Code, are amended to read as follows:
(a) Sections 46.02 and 46.03 do not apply to:
<snip>
(5) a person who is carrying a concealed handgun and a
valid license issued under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government
Code, to carry a concealed handgun of the same category as the
handgun the person is carrying.

Take a minute and READ 46.03 again.... Think about what this bill would do.... All those prohibited places... No longer prohibited.

PLEASE DO ALL YOU CAN TO SUPPORT HB 3218!

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Here's a link to the hearing notice. 8:am to 10:am session, HB3218 is scheduled towards the end of the session.

http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83 ... 808001.HTM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;