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Campus Carry -- Where Are We Now?
Posted: Sat May 23, 2015 7:50 am
by J.R.@A&M
"Although the Senate did not consider a separate proposal that would allow CHL holders to carry their firearms on public colleges and universities — commonly known as “campus carry” — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the presiding officer of the chamber, said in a press release Speaker Joe Straus promised the lower chamber will approve it on time to be sent back to the Senate for final passage."
The above is a press quote. I found one press release from the Lt. Gov from yesterday touting various achievements, but that one did not mention campus carry. What I recall from yesterday was the Lt. Gov, Sen. Birdwell, and Sen. Estes alluding to a presumed agreement that campus carry would be brought up in the House. I would like to see confirmation of that, particularly if we need to remind House folks of this agreement.
Re: Campus Carry -- Where Are We Now?
Posted: Sat May 23, 2015 8:29 am
by J.R.@A&M
OK, now I can go take a kid to soccer.
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Re: Campus Carry -- Where Are We Now?
Posted: Sat May 23, 2015 9:25 am
by MeMelYup
Sounds to me like the House is going to amend the bill and send it back to the Senate for approval as late as they can, so the bill will be killed in the Senate. Or passed with an opt out clause.
Re: Campus Carry -- Where Are We Now?
Posted: Sat May 23, 2015 11:45 am
by J.R.@A&M
MeMelYup wrote:Sounds to me like the House is going to amend the bill and send it back to the Senate for approval as late as they can, so the bill will be killed in the Senate. Or passed with an opt out clause.
I can only hope that whatever deal was made was acceptable to Sen. Birdwell (who was adamant in March about not having an opt out clause for state universities).
Re: Campus Carry -- Where Are We Now?
Posted: Sat May 23, 2015 11:50 am
by jmra
J.R.@A&M wrote:MeMelYup wrote:Sounds to me like the House is going to amend the bill and send it back to the Senate for approval as late as they can, so the bill will be killed in the Senate. Or passed with an opt out clause.
I can only hope that whatever deal was made was acceptable to Sen. Birdwell (who was adamant in March about not having an opt out clause for state universities).
I bet the deal that was made involved the passage of $3B in bonds for Campus improvements.
Re: Campus Carry -- Where Are We Now?
Posted: Sat May 23, 2015 12:51 pm
by Bladed
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Re: Campus Carry -- Where Are We Now?
Posted: Sat May 23, 2015 3:15 pm
by TexasJohnBoy
I've called Speaker Straus as well as my rep. I'll be contacting calendars committee members as well. I hope this thing moves!
Re: Campus Carry -- Where Are We Now?
Posted: Sat May 23, 2015 4:52 pm
by cprems
Emails sent.
Hopefully this will get a positive response.
Re: Campus Carry -- Where Are We Now?
Posted: Sat May 23, 2015 6:11 pm
by tacticool
I'm willing to wait and see but if he doesn't keep his promise, he deserves a big fat "F" from every gun rights organization.
Re: Campus Carry -- Where Are We Now?
Posted: Sun May 24, 2015 9:24 am
by NotRPB
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Re: Campus Carry -- Where Are We Now?
Posted: Sun May 24, 2015 12:25 pm
by TexasJohnBoy
I'm really hoping the quiet that I am hearing here means that SB11 is going to make it onto a calendar today. I would be really disappointed if all we get this session is the ability to wear OWB without a jacket...
Re: Campus Carry -- Where Are We Now?
Posted: Sun May 24, 2015 12:51 pm
by NotRPB
TexasJohnBoy wrote:I'm really hoping the quiet that I am hearing here means that SB11 is going to make it onto a calendar today. I would be really disappointed if all we get this session is the ability to wear OWB without a jacket...
me too
(and @_PatJohnson_ says thanks for that chart debunking the MomsDemand automated Tweets a bit ago <wink wink>)
@chucklindell · 35m 35 minutes ago
#txlege deadlines:
Tonight, final House calendar.
Tuesday, all SBs must get initial House vote.
Wed, Senate must pass all HBs.
Re: Campus Carry -- Where Are We Now?
Posted: Sun May 24, 2015 12:53 pm
by TXBO
TexasJohnBoy wrote:I'm really hoping the quiet that I am hearing here means that SB11 is going to make it onto a calendar today. I would be really disappointed if all we get this session is the ability to wear OWB without a jacket...
I think the most important change is the reduction of penalty to 30:06 don't forget that.
Re: Campus Carry -- Where Are We Now?
Posted: Sun May 24, 2015 12:56 pm
by TexasJohnBoy
NotRPB wrote:TexasJohnBoy wrote:I'm really hoping the quiet that I am hearing here means that SB11 is going to make it onto a calendar today. I would be really disappointed if all we get this session is the ability to wear OWB without a jacket...
me too
(and @_PatJohnson_ says thanks for that chart debunking the MomsDemand automated Tweets a bit ago <wink wink>)
@chucklindell · 35m 35 minutes ago
#txlege deadlines:
Tonight, final House calendar.
Tuesday, all SBs must get initial House vote.
Wed, Senate must pass all HBs.
Re: Campus Carry -- Where Are We Now?
Posted: Sun May 24, 2015 12:58 pm
by TexasJohnBoy
TXBO wrote:TexasJohnBoy wrote:I'm really hoping the quiet that I am hearing here means that SB11 is going to make it onto a calendar today. I would be really disappointed if all we get this session is the ability to wear OWB without a jacket...
I think the most important change is the reduction of penalty to 30:06 don't forget that.
Did that make it into 910 or is it on its own bill? For some reason I thought that hadn't made it yet. I've been a bit overwhelmed by the legislature for the last few days...