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Re: HB 910 Conference Committee
Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 6:36 pm
by puma guy
I don't intend to OC so the passage of that bill was not my number one priority bill. To me the change in an unintentional 30.06 violation is the outstanding part. I am not diminishing OC and it's supporters; in fact I was on the edge of my seat watching the antics our elected officials performed. I'm very pleased the bill passed and Texas finally joins the vast majority of states by allowing OC. Congratulations and a big thank you to Charles Cotton and all those who tirelessly worked behind the scenes to get it done. I'm gonna offer to buy one of them breakfast!
Re: HB 910 Conference Committee
Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 6:38 pm
by Right2Carry
Thanks you Chas, Alice and everyone else involved with NRA and TSRA for all the efforts. I got emotional and did not think this was going to happen. I am as happy as a pig rolling in mud (Need a Emoticon). As others have stated the reduction in penalty for missing a 30.06 sign is worth it's weight in Gold!
Re: HB 910 Conference Committee
Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 6:41 pm
by sugar land dave
Anyone care to guess how long before CJ and OCT taking credit for saving the bill?
Re: HB 910 Conference Committee
Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 6:42 pm
by Rick Harris
Thanks for the hard work, Charles !
Re: HB 910 Conference Committee
Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 6:45 pm
by mojo84
louisf1 wrote:ralewis wrote:CoffeeNut wrote:Now a quick question: Is it HB910 that postpones OC until Jan 1 2016 or can we OC in September?
I think "open carry" is 1 Jan '16, but what about the 30.06 amendment? That was different section of the Penal Code wasn't it? Or is it the entirety of what was passed delayed until 1 Jan?
The entire bill becomes effective 1 Jan 2016 as long as Governor Abbott does not us his veto power. I do believe he has already stated that he will sign it if it makes it to his desk. Well it is now on the way to his desk.
He's promised to sign it and has reaffirmed his commitment via twitter a few minutes ago.
Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX 36m36 minutes ago
Open Carry just passed in both the Texas House & Senate. Next destination: My Pen. #txlege #tcot @NRA
Re: HB 910 Conference Committee
Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 6:47 pm
by OlBill
Well done Mr. Cotton. Thank you.
Re: HB 910 Conference Committee
Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 6:49 pm
by dru
I.....I can't believe this has happened. Charles, is it true? Like, really really true? Someone pinch me. Our legislature actually accomplished a pro-gun bill that had real, substantive change in it
Re: HB 910 Conference Committee
Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 6:52 pm
by Charles L. Cotton
dru wrote:I.....I can't believe this has happened. Charles, is it true? Like, really really true? Someone pinch me. Our legislature actually accomplished a pro-gun bill that had real, substantive change in it
It's true.
Chas.
Re: HB 910 Conference Committee
Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 6:57 pm
by The Wall
Well, I must say this sure has been interesting. A fight all the way to the end. A win for the good guys.
Re: HB 910 Conference Committee
Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 6:57 pm
by NotRPB
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Seth W. Christensen
Attorney. Policy Advisor to TX Governor @GregAbbott_TX -
@christensen2023
@christensen2023 3 minutes ago
.@GregAbbott_TX - I’m ready to send the #OpenCarry Bill your way! #txgov #txlege #tcot
Re: HB 910 Conference Committee
Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 7:33 pm
by Syntyr
puma guy wrote:I don't intend to OC so the passage of that bill was not my number one priority bill. To me the change in an unintentional 30.06 violation is the outstanding part
You know I agreed with you. Sound thoughts in my mind. However, now after all of the hoopla and gnashing of teeth I have decided I will be open carrying and I will be open carrying IN HOUSTON!!! I won't OC even most of the time but I am going to OC just because I have the right. In fact I think I am going to OC when I go shopping on January 1st!!!
Thank you Charles for all your work
Re: HB 910 Conference Committee
Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 7:33 pm
by E.Marquez
sugar land dave wrote:Anyone care to guess how long before CJ and OCT taking credit for saving the bill?
HB 910 IS HEADED TO GOV. ABBOTT'S DESK!
Many hours of hard work and we have finally reached our goal this session. What the TSRA said couldn't be done, was accomplished today. We would like to thank the Texas Carry team and members for the many sacrifices made over the last two years. We could not have done it without you. This also could not have been possible without the hard work of CJ Grisham and Open Carry Texas. When everyone was telling them to stop, they pressed forward towards the mark.
We were informed that the unexpected Friday vote was called to stop a planned filibuster by the Democrats. We applaud and appreciate leadership's quick action to ensure the success of open carry in Texas.
A personal thank you goes out to Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, House Speaker Joe Strauss, Senator Craig Estes and Representative Larry Phillips for working closely with Texas Carry to achieve this historical day.
We have officially entered a gun rights restoration period in Texas history and it is all because of you.
We look forward to the Governor's signature on this historical bill!
Should you have any questions, please feel free to reply to me or Executive Director Terry Holcomb at
Terry.Holcomb@TexasCarry.org
Im sorry, what were you saying? I could not hear you over the awesomeness of Pastor Terry, and CJ
Re: HB 910 Conference Committee
Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 7:39 pm
by harrycallahan
Charles L. Cotton wrote:dru wrote:I.....I can't believe this has happened. Charles, is it true? Like, really really true? Someone pinch me. Our legislature actually accomplished a pro-gun bill that had real, substantive change in it
It's true.
Chas.
Thank you sir.
Re: HB 910 Conference Committee
Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 7:45 pm
by AJSully421
Very nice. Hail Mary from the 50 yard line and the wide receiver caught it in the back of the end zone!
Nice work to all involved!
Re: HB 910 Conference Committee
Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 7:45 pm
by CJD
Syntyr wrote:puma guy wrote:I don't intend to OC so the passage of that bill was not my number one priority bill. To me the change in an unintentional 30.06 violation is the outstanding part
However, now after all of the hoopla and gnashing of teeth I have decided I will be open carrying and I will be open carrying IN HOUSTON!!!
Ditto!