What is Abbott waiting for?
Posted: Sun May 30, 2021 12:54 pm
Today is Sunday, May 30th! Tomorrow, the 31st and Memorial Day, the last day of Texas 2021 legislative session! What is Abbot waiting for signing all the pro 2A bill below on his desk? What am I missing here?
Helpful information from TSRA:
Heads up, Gun Owners. The following is from TSRA---TEXAS STATE RIFLE ASSOCIATION
Greetings!
You already know that House Bill 1927 by Representative Matt Schaefer passed and is on it's way to the Governor's desk! Governor Abbott has already said he'd sign it! The effective date is September 1, 2021. (Permitless Carry)
Also, I have reported that House Bill 2622 by Representative Justin Holland (Sanctuary State) has been sent to the Governor.
House Bill 957 by Representative Tom Oliverson has been sent to the Governor for his signature. This is the "Suppressor Bill" many of you have asked about. A suppressor that is entirely manufactured in Texas with Texas materials would be considered legal by Texas as long as you don't cross state lines. It must also be stamped "Made in Texas" . There are requirements for manufacturers so if you are one and want to know more, email me, please.
Senate Bill 550 by Senator Drew Springer has been sent to the Governor. This bill changed the law to allow LTC holders to choose their holster, if they Open Carry.
House Bill 2112 by Representative Will Metcalf also passed and awaits a signature. This bill also eliminates the requirement for which holster LTC holders use for Open Carry.
House Bill 1500 by Representative Cole Hefner is also on it's way for the Governor's signature. This bill says that in a declared emergency or disaster, NO Governor can prohibit or restrict the sale, transportation, or use of firearms and/or ammunition. Remember this is NOT in reference to anything Governor Abbott has done but does protect us long into the future with any Governor.
Senate Bill 19 by Senator Brandon Creighton is on it's way to the Governor's desk. This is the bill that forbids state agencies from doing business with a company who has a practice or policy of discriminating against a firearm entity.
Senate Bill 20 by Senator Donna Campbell is also headed for signature by the Governor. This bill allows lawful possessors of firearms and/or ammunition to transport the same directly to their hotel room and directly to their vehicle. (The establishment may make a provision for "cased" or "concealed" firearms, so bring your long gun case if you are traveling.)
House Bill 2675 by Representative Ryan Guillen also passed and awaits the Governor's signature. This would allow for expedited LTC's for those under protective orders for the duration of that protective order.
House Bill 918 by Representative Ben Leman has been sent to the Governor for signature. This bill allows for those over the age of 18 AND in possession of a protective order, to be eligible for a temporary LTC for the duration of the order.
House Bill 1407 by Representative Matt Schaeffer is on the Governor's desk. This allows for LTC's to keep their gun in a holster, but no longer requires the owner to keep the gun out of sight while in their vehicle, as long as the firearm and the LTC holder are in the vehicle.
House Bill 1387 by Representative Cody Harris allows Foster parents to store their firearms and ammunition in the same locked safe and removes the trigger lock requirement.
Session doesn't officially end until Monday and I will check my tracker to see if there are additional bills of note to send to you but otherwise I think these are the biggest ones.
We had an amazing year in the Legislature and I am so proud of all of you who made phone calls and/or sent emails. We are a team and I can't do this work without your support. Thank you so very much!
If you have more questions or want to know about another bill, please hit "reply" and let me know. I have about 250 bills on my tracker so, if there's a particular one I didn't mention, let me know and I'll get back to you!
Thank you all again!!!!!!
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Andi Turner
Legislative Director
TSR
Helpful information from TSRA:
Heads up, Gun Owners. The following is from TSRA---TEXAS STATE RIFLE ASSOCIATION
Greetings!
You already know that House Bill 1927 by Representative Matt Schaefer passed and is on it's way to the Governor's desk! Governor Abbott has already said he'd sign it! The effective date is September 1, 2021. (Permitless Carry)
Also, I have reported that House Bill 2622 by Representative Justin Holland (Sanctuary State) has been sent to the Governor.
House Bill 957 by Representative Tom Oliverson has been sent to the Governor for his signature. This is the "Suppressor Bill" many of you have asked about. A suppressor that is entirely manufactured in Texas with Texas materials would be considered legal by Texas as long as you don't cross state lines. It must also be stamped "Made in Texas" . There are requirements for manufacturers so if you are one and want to know more, email me, please.
Senate Bill 550 by Senator Drew Springer has been sent to the Governor. This bill changed the law to allow LTC holders to choose their holster, if they Open Carry.
House Bill 2112 by Representative Will Metcalf also passed and awaits a signature. This bill also eliminates the requirement for which holster LTC holders use for Open Carry.
House Bill 1500 by Representative Cole Hefner is also on it's way for the Governor's signature. This bill says that in a declared emergency or disaster, NO Governor can prohibit or restrict the sale, transportation, or use of firearms and/or ammunition. Remember this is NOT in reference to anything Governor Abbott has done but does protect us long into the future with any Governor.
Senate Bill 19 by Senator Brandon Creighton is on it's way to the Governor's desk. This is the bill that forbids state agencies from doing business with a company who has a practice or policy of discriminating against a firearm entity.
Senate Bill 20 by Senator Donna Campbell is also headed for signature by the Governor. This bill allows lawful possessors of firearms and/or ammunition to transport the same directly to their hotel room and directly to their vehicle. (The establishment may make a provision for "cased" or "concealed" firearms, so bring your long gun case if you are traveling.)
House Bill 2675 by Representative Ryan Guillen also passed and awaits the Governor's signature. This would allow for expedited LTC's for those under protective orders for the duration of that protective order.
House Bill 918 by Representative Ben Leman has been sent to the Governor for signature. This bill allows for those over the age of 18 AND in possession of a protective order, to be eligible for a temporary LTC for the duration of the order.
House Bill 1407 by Representative Matt Schaeffer is on the Governor's desk. This allows for LTC's to keep their gun in a holster, but no longer requires the owner to keep the gun out of sight while in their vehicle, as long as the firearm and the LTC holder are in the vehicle.
House Bill 1387 by Representative Cody Harris allows Foster parents to store their firearms and ammunition in the same locked safe and removes the trigger lock requirement.
Session doesn't officially end until Monday and I will check my tracker to see if there are additional bills of note to send to you but otherwise I think these are the biggest ones.
We had an amazing year in the Legislature and I am so proud of all of you who made phone calls and/or sent emails. We are a team and I can't do this work without your support. Thank you so very much!
If you have more questions or want to know about another bill, please hit "reply" and let me know. I have about 250 bills on my tracker so, if there's a particular one I didn't mention, let me know and I'll get back to you!
Thank you all again!!!!!!
--------------
Andi Turner
Legislative Director
TSR