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Railroad commissioner
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The Annoyed Man »
Sun Oct 25, 2020 11:45 am
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I can’t figure out where else to stick this.....
Who do you guys like for Railroad Commissioner, and why? There’s no way on God's green earth that...
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I do vote by party in elections where I don't know the candidates. Even so, I have long said that the two most important election reforms we can do...
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Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:42 pm
Texas Gun Rights ???
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03Lightningrocks »
Thu Aug 20, 2020 7:24 pm
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There is a group called Texas Gun Rights advertising on Facebook for donations. They say they are trying to obtain constitutional carry in Texas....
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Thanks for the update. After reading the links in your post I had decided not to send any money their way. TSRA and NRA are better options for us...
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Fri Aug 21, 2020 9:56 am
TSRA = Texas State Rifle Association. All Texas gun owners should join.
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surprise_i'm_armed »
Mon Mar 02, 2020 7:08 pm
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This past Friday and Saturday, the TSRA held its AGM (Annual General Meeting) at the Texas Rangers Museum in Waco.
As far as I could tell there were...
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I see that Life Member - Senior is only $300.00, and they have an installment option. Very nice. :mrgreen:
On the minus side, their website does not...
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Last post by JustSomeOldGuy
Fri Mar 06, 2020 2:24 pm
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Last post by crazy2medic
Tue Feb 18, 2020 7:46 pm
Senators = National Gun Registry
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chasfm11 »
Sat Feb 15, 2020 8:21 pm
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OK, I know that this isn't going to go anywhere but the fact that it is being introduced and has so much support by Senators in public gives me pause
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Interesting article.
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Last post by anygunanywhere
Mon Feb 17, 2020 7:52 am
Anti Red Flag Bill Pre-filed in Oklahoma
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Treetop »
Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:26 pm
Does Texas already have a similar law on the books? If not, would a bill like this be a possibility during the 2021 legislative session? Here is a...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Thu Jan 30, 2020 6:55 pm
Bonnen will not seek re-election
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Kkpsiknl »
Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:58 am
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Just saw a news blast. FA664FBB-6535-41B4-B373-43AB72BBEB19.jpeg
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It appears that one of his chair committee appointees (Poncho Nevárez) has a bit of a problem...
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Last post by SigSour
Thu Nov 14, 2019 7:32 pm
Nov 5 2019 Elections-issues important to firearms owners?
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Grayling813 »
Mon Nov 04, 2019 11:57 am
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Are there any state wide elections tomorrow that we as firearms owners should be rallying around?
Any elections that freedom loving Texans in...
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oh i see what i did. i meant a YES vote would say NO to income tax...t
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Last post by powerboatr
Thu Nov 07, 2019 7:04 pm
Texas Proposition 10, Transfer of Care of Law Enforcement Animals Amendment (2019)
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joe817 »
Tue Nov 05, 2019 11:23 pm
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Thank you Lord! It passed!!!! I just saw a new blurb on local CBS11 that it passed! What it DID say that heretofore, that service officer K-9's could...
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thanks for posting the results. I voted for the proposition.
“The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.”
― Mark Twain
:-)
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Last post by ghostrider
Tue Nov 05, 2019 11:42 pm
Lawsuit argues AR-15 illegal
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TexasJohnBoy »
Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:37 am
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Relying on the Same Illogic That Trump Used to Ban Bump Stocks, a New Lawsuit Argues That Customizable Rifles Are Illegal
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My mom was a writer who objected to a song called Words because she said words matter.
More on topic: I thought an AR-15 was a Defense rifle not...
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Last post by NotRPB
Wed Oct 09, 2019 11:37 am
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Fri Sep 13, 2019 5:51 pm
Interesting article about Bonnen
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flowrie »
Sun Jul 28, 2019 6:03 am
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Read this article this morning. It appears Bonnen may be going after some conservative members of the House. I checked websites of the first three....
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One can only hope Bonnen falls!
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Last post by 1911 Raptor
Sat Sep 07, 2019 5:53 pm
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Last post by Flightmare
Sat Sep 07, 2019 5:41 pm
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Last post by Alf
Sat Sep 07, 2019 4:06 pm
NRA and Red Flag Laws
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chasfm11 »
Thu Aug 08, 2019 3:31 pm
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I did not want to mix this aspect in with the Lindsey Graham thread. If a moderator feels differently, please feel free to close this and I'll repost...
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I don't think the red flag laws would have done a thing to stop any one of the last three shooters. Politicians know this too. They are simply trying...
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Thu Aug 08, 2019 8:38 pm
Texas sues Austin over sanctuary nonsense
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treadlightly »
Tue May 09, 2017 9:44 am
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I think Austin forgot the prime directive. Don't mess with Texas.
Kind of sad the fines for signs law didn't get the same kind of enthusiasm,...
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When the law makers become law breakers!
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Last post by crazy2medic
Thu Jul 18, 2019 6:34 pm
Lemme get my popcorn....
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The Annoyed Man »
Tue Jul 16, 2019 11:14 am
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CBC lawmakers rip Justice Democrats for targeting black lawmakers for primaries
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The one thing the Democrats were good at was holding their members in lock step. Something the Republicans didn't seem to be able to do. It looks...
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Last post by clarionite
Thu Jul 18, 2019 11:40 am
Straus not running for a new term.
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by
Nuts »
Wed Oct 25, 2017 10:48 am
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Just got this in my email
“I believe that in a representative democracy, those who serve in public office should do so for a time, not for a...
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The best way to get people to participate in their communities is to reduce the size and footprint of the government. Once something becomes the...
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Last post by Boxerrider
Wed Jun 26, 2019 6:20 pm
Federal Suppressor Ban proposed
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TexasJohnBoy »
Sat Jun 22, 2019 8:51 am
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We need an eye roll emoji, but for now this will do: :banghead:
Get ready to email and call your reps.
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That's what they said about the Virginia Beach killings last month.
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Last post by snorri
Mon Jun 24, 2019 4:07 pm
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Last post by TreyHouston
Thu Jun 20, 2019 10:11 am
Bonnen must go
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LDB415 »
Thu May 30, 2019 11:43 am
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Bonnen may be even worse than the jerk he replaced. What do we do to get him out in the primary? Who can run against him? We've got to put an end to...
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I donated some funds to Rhonda Seth.
In one of the FB groups I'm in someone in the campaign stated there is a goal that if they can get 350 people...
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Last post by O.F.Fascist
Sun Jun 16, 2019 1:10 pm
HB 2949 - Expedited Special License for Certain At-Risk Persons
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Papa_Tiger »
Tue Mar 05, 2019 10:18 am
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Creates a method for expediting approval (10 days max) of a special LTC for certain persons who are at an increased risk of becoming victims of...
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This bill is dead, but SB 1691 is still alive and has a similar (albeit more limited) impact; it provides that if an applicant is protected by a...
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Last post by yakadoo
Fri May 17, 2019 4:14 pm
CA Already Moving to Expand Red Flag Law
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RoyGBiv »
Tue May 07, 2019 3:39 pm
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CA Advances Bill to Allow Bosses, Co-Workers to File Gun Seizure Orders
54-16. :mad5
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Don’t forget burglars too. They deserve to be able to make a living. They should be able to have an address cleared of all weapons before the big...
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Last post by TreyHouston
Tue May 07, 2019 5:54 pm
Democrat control in 2020
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LDB415 »
Wed May 01, 2019 12:31 pm
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Between the pathetic support of the 2A and the spending and the failure of any sort of property tax relief it is very possible the democrats will...
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Say what you will about the insanity of the California state government, at least they're brutally honest about what they're trying to do. To say I'm...
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Last post by SQLGeek
Wed May 01, 2019 8:03 pm
Texas Gun Rights dot org
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LDB415 »
Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:07 pm
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This group has a petition on FB to Bonnen to allow Constitutional Carry to go to a vote. Is this a group we should participate with and sign their...
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I don't care for either McNutt's or Bonnen's actions. I am also wary of both of them based on their part and present affiliations and ties.
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Last post by mojo84
Tue Apr 16, 2019 3:23 pm
51% Sign Legality?
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CalAlumnus »
Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:53 am
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I'm hoping to get some clarity on when 51% signs are binding...
Government Code 46.035 (b)(1) prohibits carry at 51% locations.
Government Code...
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Maybe it's not a technicality but, to me the risk is greater, than the possible reward. I don't possess, the funds necessary, to risk being arrested,...
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Last post by Jusme
Mon Apr 08, 2019 7:33 pm
Colorado AG Says.....
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EastTexasRancher »
Thu Mar 21, 2019 8:50 am
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The Colorado AG says that Sheriffs that won't enforce gun confiscation laws should resign.
Gentlemen, it's going to be a very bumpy ride these...
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Now Sheriff Reams says he'll go to jail before enforcing an unconstitutional law:
We'll see.
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Last post by KLB
Sun Mar 31, 2019 10:50 am
HB 357 Constitutional Carry
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TXHawk »
Tue Feb 26, 2019 9:41 pm
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There is zero reason TX does not have Constitutional carry already but I hoped we would get it this session. Kansas had it in 2015 and Oklahoma looks...
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That's possible. I didn't know Realtors had a way to determine how their clients actually vote, but that would be solid intel. How they actually vote...
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Last post by Bushwhacker
Wed Mar 20, 2019 4:45 pm
HR 1263 Adds semiauto rifles and shotguns to NFA 1986
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Odinvalknir »
Tue Mar 05, 2019 2:11 pm
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I hope this is just one of those outlandish bills created knowing that it will be struck down by the Senate, but this gun control nonsense is really...
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Small point of order...it’s the NFA of 1934, as amended by the GCA of 1968, and the Inartfully named FOPA of 1986. :rules:
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Last post by ScottDLS
Wed Mar 13, 2019 9:35 pm
New Jersey criminalizes speech
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bbhack »
Thu Dec 06, 2018 9:59 pm
Defense Distributed filed an emergency TRO.
The link has members only in it, although I don't think it was intended to be private.
Edit:
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Last post by bbhack
Tue Mar 12, 2019 12:22 pm
HB 3016 - Holstered Car Carry for LTCs
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Papa_Tiger »
Tue Mar 05, 2019 10:23 am
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Allows an LTC to carry a handgun in a vehicle openly as long as it is in a holster.
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Thank you and apologies for my poor reading comprehension today.
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Last post by CoffeeNut
Tue Mar 05, 2019 2:12 pm
HB 2937 - Expanding Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
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Papa_Tiger »
Tue Mar 05, 2019 10:03 am
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Expands the definition of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and the first degree felony associated with it to include ANYBODY who suffers harm,...
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OMG!!! I am harmed by the thought of that man over there carrying a holstered firearm!!!
No thanks. I’ll pass on that bill.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Tue Mar 05, 2019 11:58 am
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Last post by Papa_Tiger
Tue Mar 05, 2019 10:30 am
TX: Can Cities enact gun control through zoning?
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ELB »
Fri Feb 08, 2019 4:02 pm
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Senator Donna Campbell, MD, Chair of the Veterans Affairs and Border Security committee of the Legislature, recently requested an opinion from the...
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Gun control? I don't think they can because of state preemption.
Range control? I would not put it past anyone to try. They may even be successful....
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Last post by C-dub
Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:18 pm
Disappointing start to 2019 session
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LDB415 »
Thu Jan 10, 2019 10:59 am
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EmpowerTexans.com sends out a daily memo with various interesting bits. Two things in today's interested me. The first seems obvious. Why can you...
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I guess I misunderstood or misinterpreted. It sounded to me like if I call or go by my representatives district office and say I'm for xxxx or I'm...
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Last post by LDB415
Fri Jan 11, 2019 9:41 am
Learn To Testify
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4copas »
Sun Dec 23, 2018 2:02 pm
I think Miss Rachel does a good job with her seminar. Video has a brief black screen but recovers. Opinions? Any corrections to what she says?
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Last post by 4copas
Sun Dec 23, 2018 2:02 pm
30.06/30.07 question
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TexanVeteran »
Thu Dec 13, 2018 6:19 pm
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I have a question regarding notices from establishments.
Where are they required to be and do they have to be weather-resistant?
This question is...
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It would seem to be stronger, but it has been ruled to mean exactly the same as a Defense. It is an exception to the application of... is the...
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Last post by ScottDLS
Wed Dec 19, 2018 4:59 pm
While you were distracted: HR7115
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Deitz83 »
Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:32 am
H. R. 7115 was introduced. 2019 will be interesting. I am buying parts for Xmas...
To prohibit the sale, acquisition, distribution in commerce, or...
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Last post by Deitz83
Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:32 am
Interesting gun bills filed for 2019 session
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mojo84 »
Mon Nov 12, 2018 12:24 pm
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Here is an interesting bill that was filed today regarding guns that are made in Texas and stay in Texas.
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Amen to clarifying the Commerce Clause, but I think that Civil Asset Forfeiture is the greatest of all the injustices that gov’ts engage in - at ANY...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Wed Nov 14, 2018 6:44 pm
How pro-gun is Dennis Bonnen?
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mojo84 »
Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:39 am
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Looks like he may be the next speaker of the Texas house. I know little to nothing about him. Any thoughts or insight into just how strong he is when...
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Thanks. Last I saw they were still sorting them out and trying to get them posted.
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Last post by mojo84
Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:25 pm
New Dems will pass gun control
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chasfm11 »
Sat Nov 10, 2018 6:39 am
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Maybe. They seem to have forgotten that it takes two parts of Congress for new legislation.
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Take the guns first, go through due process second.
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Last post by Gator Guy
Sat Nov 10, 2018 12:53 pm
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Last post by bblhd672
Sun Oct 14, 2018 8:55 pm
Texas Legislative Law Handbook
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mojo84 »
Thu Oct 04, 2018 11:18 am
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Have you purchased this? If so, do you recommend it?
I know I could use more education on how our legislature works and this popped up on my...
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I do reference the site for bill updates and status. I was thinking more in the way of gaining a better understanding of the processes, procedures...
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Last post by mojo84
Sat Oct 06, 2018 3:50 am
Ted Cruz Sign
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rotor »
Fri Sep 14, 2018 6:39 pm
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Not very easy to get. I got this at my local Republican party office. I emailed Cruz people trying to get one with no response. It is being monitored...
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No motion activated sprinkler?
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Last post by bigtek
Sat Sep 15, 2018 2:52 pm
Should Congress End Qualified Immunity for Police Officers?
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Texas1836 »
Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:10 pm
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“In the early morning hours of July 15, 2012, a young man named Andrew Scott was up late, home with his girlfriend. They were playing video games...
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Then you would also be named in the lawsuit since you are compensating the officer for his service with your money. Same thing.
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Last post by TomS
Fri Sep 14, 2018 2:53 pm
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Last post by O.F.Fascist
Tue May 08, 2018 6:53 pm
Representative Green calls for impeachment
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treadlightly »
Wed May 17, 2017 3:40 pm
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I didn't see any articles of impeachment, so they may not have been drafted yet.
I hate to say it, but I doubt Trump will survive politically for a...
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If they can't accomplish anything, why keep voting for them?
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Last post by snorri
Sat Mar 10, 2018 6:54 pm
Voting Thread for March 6th
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locke_n_load »
Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:09 pm
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Wanted to start a thread for elections tomorrow - anyone want to go over who they are voting for and why?
I don't vote straight Republican anymore...
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So Wall (lady always holding a gun) spent 6 million of her own money and got 12,000 votes. The Navy seal got about the same and a guy I don't know at...
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Last post by philip964
Wed Mar 07, 2018 9:19 am
Been Thinking About the Current Crazyness....
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anygunanywhere »
Thu Feb 22, 2018 9:58 am
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The mid-terms are coming up this fall.
I'm going out on a limb and predict that all of this anti-2A and anti-gun stuff backfires on the dumbocrats....
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Oh, I can think of one or two...... but I think that most would, if they thought it would curry them more favor with the Democrat Steno Pool (AKA...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sat Feb 24, 2018 12:59 am
HD9: Paddie / Boersma
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KC5AV »
Fri Feb 23, 2018 6:32 pm
Last night my local paper sponsored a debate between the 2 candidates in HD9 and the 2 candidates for Harrison County DA.
Chris Paddie is the...
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Last post by KC5AV
Fri Feb 23, 2018 6:32 pm
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