51% and the TABC

[Dash Riprock]

As I understand it, HB308 would have essentially done away with almost all statutory off-limit locations including 51% establishments. It didn't pass last session because all the political capital was used up on open carry and campus carry, but this is what we need to focus on for 2017. That would render all this nonsense moot.

 

[bdee]

What's wrong with doing it for 2016?

 

[Dash Riprock]

Legislature doesn't meet again until 2017.

 

[bdee]

Can the state put up a ballot initiative without the legislature, or is that only every two years as well?

 

[Dash Riprock]

I'm not aware that Texas even has an option for statewide ballot initiatives. I know cities do them sometimes, but I can't recall one ever being done on a statewide level.

 

[txinvestigator]

I'm not aware that Texas even has an option for statewide ballot initiatives. I know cities do them sometimes, but I can't recall one ever being done on a statewide level.

lol. Of course we have statewide ballots.

 

[Dash Riprock]

I assumed he was talking about ballot initiatives where if you collect enough signatures on a petition, you can force a vote to be held on a particular issue without going through the legislature. California does this a lot, but I am not aware that Texas has ever done it on a statewide level, nor can I ever recall any attempt to do one. That's why I suspect we don't have the option, but I don't know that for sure and would welcome your insight.

 

[bdee]

I assumed he was talking about ballot initiatives where if you collect enough signatures on a petition, you can force a vote to be held on a particular issue without going through the legislature. California does this a lot, but I am not aware that Texas has ever done it on a statewide level, nor can I ever recall any attempt to do one. That's why I suspect we don't have the option, but I don't know that for sure and would welcome your insight.

New to the state, I have no idea about the logistics or the barriers to even try this.

 

[karlac]

I assumed he was talking about ballot initiatives where if you collect enough signatures on a petition, you can force a vote to be held on a particular issue without going through the legislature. California does this a lot, but I am not aware that Texas has ever done it on a statewide level, nor can I ever recall any attempt to do one. That's why I suspect we don't have the option, but I don't know that for sure and would welcome your insight.

Texas does not have statewide ballot initiative.

 

[Mreed911]

Can the state put up a ballot initiative without the legislature, or is that only every two years as well?

Not for law changes.

 

[Wezel]

Was at the Aquarium yesterday. 06, 07 and 51% posted! My goodness!!!

i guess any group that would be running a place like this would be the ultimate touchy-feely crowd.

Another potential sad gun free zone.

 

[Mreed911]

Was at the Aquarium yesterday. 06, 07 and 51% posted! My goodness!!!

i guess any group that would be running a place like this would be the ultimate touchy-feely crowd.

Another potential sad gun free zone.

There's an entire thread on the aquarium and 51% now.

I bet not many schools can take field trips to bars.

 

[stdreb27]

There's an entire thread on the aquarium and 51% now.

I bet not many schools can take field trips to bars.

This is that thread...

 

[busykngt]

This is that thread...

Love it!

 

[Charlie]

Was at the Aquarium yesterday. 06, 07 and 51% posted! My goodness!!!

i guess any group that would be running a place like this would be the ultimate touchy-feely crowd.

Another potential sad gun free zone.

Is 51% of their sales income for "on premises" consumption? I might have missed it but what Aquarium are we talking about?

 

[stdreb27]

Is 51% of their sales income for "on premises" consumption? I might have missed it but what Aquarium are we talking about?

Catering company's revenue is 51%.
Share address with aquarium.
Serve booze occasionally during normal business hours.

 

[Charlie]

Catering company's revenue is 51%.
Share address with aquarium.
Serve booze occasionally during normal business hours.

51% of income?

 

[stdreb27]

51% of income?

Of the entity that holds the tabc license. Which operates at the same location as the aquarium.

 

[Charlie]

Ahhh! OK.

 

[Mreed911]

Hence the aquarium is now a bar and not suitable for children. This should be brought up at EVERY school board meeting when there's a field trip planned to the Aquarium.