Campus Carry Dies in Senate

[LoneStar Citizens Defense]

I think it did not get much support because there are very few people who would benefit from it.

I think it was a mistake to prioritize this bill higher than Parking lot or OC.

It's sad that CC isnt doing well. We also need to use the next two years to do something about it.

 

[Renegade]

It's sad that CC isnt doing well. We also need to use the next two years to do something about it.

I think it has done really well for its first try and late entry. We need to get momentum behind it for next session if it does not make it this session. reality is most pro-gun bills do not pass on the first try.

 

[Fred B.]

It passed the Senate about 1.75 hours ago

 

[DrBart2]

It passed the Senate about 1.75 hours ago

What???? I thought it was dead in the water?

 

[Renegade]

Click the link in post #18 above.

 

[BG1960]

slippery ass politicians, like a swimmin' pool fulla eels on speed

 

[Texastransplant]

Ok now we need open carry to go through.

 

[RPB]

House Appropriations committee today:
In this morning's committee meeting, Aycock (R-54) and Darby (R-72) voted in favor of Diane Patrick’s (Democrat)amendment (against campus carry). so her amendment failed 15-5

Then
SB 1581 passed out of Appropriations committee as is, (out of committee) 17-3.

The bill now goes to the Calendars Committee, chaired by Todd Hunter (R-32). He sounds very positive about SB 1581 making it to floor.

It’s very likely that points of order like Patrick’s will arise, once SB 1581 reaches the floor. This tactic helps delay bills until time runs out on the legislative session. Considering this, the most important person to call now is Speaker Straus. Despite overwhelming support for campus carry among House members, how Straus rules on points of order will determine whether campus carry reaches the governor’s desk.

District121.Straus@house.state.tx.us
Speaker Joe Straus: (512) 463-1000


Then
Please call these five Representatives, and tell them THANK YOU for supporting the campus carry provision of SB 1581 in committee:

Rep. Jim Pitts - (512) 463-0516 - jim.pitts@house.state.tx.us
Rep. Myra Crownover - (512) 463-0582 - myra.crownover@house.state.tx.us
Rep. Dee Margo - (512) 463-0728 - dee.margo@house.state.tx.us
Rep. Geanie Morrison - (512) 463-0456 - geanie.morrison@house.state.tx.us
Rep. Mark Shelton - (512) 463-0608 - mark.shelton@house.state.tx.us

Also
Please call these two Representatives, and POLITELY tell them how DISAPPOINTED you are that they chose to vote against the campus carry provision of SB 1581 in committee:

Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock - (512) 463-0684 - jimmie.aycock@house.state.tx.us
Rep. Drew Darby - (512) 463-0331 - district72.darby@house.state.tx.us

SB 1581 still has to pass two votes in the full House of Representatives, so it’s important to let these legislators know how you feel.

*When I called Aycock's (Republican over the district where the Luby's massacre occurred) office, he said 200 calls [from out of State Democrats who were tweeted by Bradys group?] opposed it, and that's why he voted against it in committee. (He thought/thinks they are "his constituents")