Wow! He actually signed it!

[steve817]

http://www.fortbendnow.com/2011/06/20/52498" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I really thought he would just let it sit on his desk until it passed by default. Gov Perry's stock just went up a few points in my book.

[snatchel]

Sweet! So when does this start? By that I mean, when can we actually legally carry in our work parking lots with full backing of laws? Or am I mistaken, and this takes place immediately?

[Teamless]

Or am I mistaken, and this takes place immediately?

September 1, 2011

[Pete92FS]

September 1st.

[Keith B]

Yep. big threads already running here http://texaschlforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=110&t=45388" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and here http://texaschlforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=110&t=42481" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and here http://texaschlforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=94&t=45123" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[BrianSW99]

I don't understand why so many people thought he wouldn't sign it. Was there actually some indication that he wouldn't? Gov. Perry has been a strong 2A supporter. Up until Friday he hadn't signed probably 95% of the 1500+ bills on his desk, one of which happened to include the parking lot bill, yet many here were a little too quick I think to claim he wasn't signing it because he was pandering to business interests or because of a potential presidential run.

Brian

[johnson0317]

I think Perry will toss his hat in the ring very soon. I think his signing this bill is his way of notifying everyone where he stands on 2A. I don't think anyone needs to be confused as to his stance.

RJ

[kjolly]

Perry himself carries as evidenced by a news article where he shot an aggressive coyote. He is very much in favor of 2A. His signing was the least of my worries. Waiting until Sept 1 to celebrate. My company HR has a rule that they can search your car and if you refuse the search be terminated.