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There are 18 Republican senators only 3 of them are sponsors. The other 15 are silent. Those are your RINOs.
KC5AV wrote: Thu Apr 22, 2021 12:15 pmIt’s sad to note that only Springer (author), Buckingham and Kolkhorst are listed as sponsors.
Good! My senator is Kolkhorst and she is a cosponsor but I called and email a message of support regardless.Flightmare wrote: Thu Apr 22, 2021 3:17 pm My Senator, Paxton just announced her support for HB 1927. More are adding themselves to the list. I suspect that pressure will start to mount on the fence sitters.
I was wondering if we should send her an email thanking her for supporting our 2nd amendment rights. Maybe some incentive for her to maintain her stance on this issue.Flightmare wrote: Thu Apr 22, 2021 3:17 pm My Senator, Paxton just announced her support for HB 1927. More are adding themselves to the list. I suspect that pressure will start to mount on the fence sitters.
Not sure who represents you? Look up your State Senator here https://wrm.capitol.texas.gov/homeLast updated 4/22/21 @ 1pm
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, who leads the Texas Senate, famously stated there are not enough votes for Constitutional Carry HB 1927 in the Texas Senate.
Of course, the buck stops with him and he alone should be held responsible if Constitutional Carry isn't taken up for a vote on the Texas Senate floor.
But if you are left wondering which Republican State Senators have NOT taken a public position on Constitutional Carry HB 1927, here they are:
SD 3 - Robert Nichols (512) 463-0103
SD 5 - Charles Schwertner (512) 463-0105
SD 7 - Paul Bettencourt (512) 463-0107
SD 11 - Larry Taylor (512) 463-0111
SD 12 - Jane Nelson (512) 463-0112
SD 17 - Joan Huffman (512) 463-0117
SD 25 - Donna Campbell (512) 463-0125
SD 31 - Kel Seliger "unsure" (512) 463-0131
I plan to tell her personally next time I see her.03Lightningrocks wrote: Thu Apr 22, 2021 5:58 pmI was wondering if we should send her an email thanking her for supporting our 2nd amendment rights. Maybe some incentive for her to maintain her stance on this issue.Flightmare wrote: Thu Apr 22, 2021 3:17 pm My Senator, Paxton just announced her support for HB 1927. More are adding themselves to the list. I suspect that pressure will start to mount on the fence sitters.
Good idea. I sent mine a thank you note.03Lightningrocks wrote: Thu Apr 22, 2021 5:58 pmI was wondering if we should send her an email thanking her for supporting our 2nd amendment rights. Maybe some incentive for her to maintain her stance on this issue.Flightmare wrote: Thu Apr 22, 2021 3:17 pm My Senator, Paxton just announced her support for HB 1927. More are adding themselves to the list. I suspect that pressure will start to mount on the fence sitters.
It is just as important that we encourage our reps/senators for good votes, as well as call them out for the bad ones. If we ONLY criticize, they eventually just don't want to listen to us. Be polite, be civil, but be honest. I have a good working relationship with my rep and senator.jason812 wrote: Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:49 pmGood idea. I sent mine a thank you note.03Lightningrocks wrote: Thu Apr 22, 2021 5:58 pmI was wondering if we should send her an email thanking her for supporting our 2nd amendment rights. Maybe some incentive for her to maintain her stance on this issue.Flightmare wrote: Thu Apr 22, 2021 3:17 pm My Senator, Paxton just announced her support for HB 1927. More are adding themselves to the list. I suspect that pressure will start to mount on the fence sitters.