Posted on 05/06/2021 11:37:06 AM PDT by Yo-Yo
Texas seems to be inching closer to passing Constitutional Carry in the state, an increasingly common law that allows Americans to own firearms without permission from the government. However, Texas Gun Rights, the Second Amendment activist group championing the bill, says Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has added a “poison pill” to the Senate version of the bill in a last minute bid to kill the legislation and prevent it from reaching Governor Greg Abbott’s desk.
At least two Texas legislators have expressed concerns that Patrick added amendments to the Senate version of the bill that would legally force the Texas House to reject it, stalling Constitutional Carry legislation for the next two years. On Facebook, Rep. Matt Schaefer wrote, “No celebration yet folks! We are now reviewing amendments that were added by the Senate to look for issues that would break House rules governing the purpose of HB 1927. Our first impression has us very concerned. Will share more as soon as we can. Our goal is to make Texas the 21st Constitutional Carry state.”
Separately, former Rep. Matt Rinaldi added, “So Dan Patrick’s plan to kill constitutional carry is to attach a non-germane amendment that will render it out of order in the House and blame [Texas House Speaker] Dade Phelan when he sustains the point of order.”
Speaking to National File, Matt McNutt of TX Gun Rights said, “In spite of his recent back pedaling, Lt. Gov. Patrick has been no friend to gun owners in the state of Texas. From threats of Universal Gun Registration to actively opposing open carry in 2015 and opposing Constitutional Carry every year since, Lt. Gov. Patrick has been a thorn in the side of law-abiding Texans wishing to defend their families without a government permission slip.”
“Now, it looks like Patrick may have successfully placed a poison pill in an amendment to Constitutional Carry, in hopes it would cause the House to kill the bill by a point of order. This will not be accepted or tolerated. Speaker Phelan and Lt.Gov. Patrick must get HB 1927 to Governor Abbott’s desk immediately. No stall tactics or procedural delays,” McNutt added.
McNutt and TX Gun Rights provided the Texas legislature with 118,000 petitions for Constitutional Carry to be passed in the state, jump starting the legislative process that led to the Texas House to pass its version of the bill. Patrick, who has reliably stopped pro-Second Amendment legislation during his political career in Texas, was instrumental in crafting the Senate’s version of the bill.
Pull a Pelosi and just deem it into law
And, if this is true, Patrick is VERY, VERY angry that his sleight-of-lies got discovered.
After reading that article, I did not find out what, exactly, the amendment was, or what it said.
“Assistant Democrat Dan Patrick”
Completely useless article. What is the ‘poison pill’? Why is it ‘poison’? It very well may be an amendment intended to derail passage but this article only hurls outrage at an unrevealed amendment.
I have the same issue. Also, I would like to know how, under Texas law, a representative of the executive branch has the power and authority to amend legislation without the majority consent of the the state senate.
>>The RINOs at night, are big and bright, deep in the heart of TEXAS.<<
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Sorry, couldn’t hepp mah-seff
>>After reading that article, I did not find out what, exactly, the amendment was, or what it said.<<
I believe they’re eluding to the amendment that allows law enforcement to stop you without probable cause.
It was three amendments. They are germane. There is no reason the House can’t accept the Senate version.
“The Sheriffs’ Association of Texas signaled tepid support on Wednesday when they sent a letter to Schwertner that outlined three key areas of the bill that required “critical, must-have clarifications and amendments.” Those tweaks, offered by Schwertner on the floor, strike from the bill a provision that would’ve expunged certain weapons-related charges on Texans’ criminal records, allow law enforcement officers to temporarily disarm a person who is detained and temporarily strip the permitless carry rights of people accused of certain violent crimes.”
Law enforcement only need reasonable suspicion to conduct an investigatory stop, not probable cause. Terry v. Ohio has been the law since 1968.
Same here. Be nice to know what it was.
If I were the Texas house, I’d say “OK” then let the court overturn the poison pill.
At this point the Texas constitution has 507 Amendments. It’s truly idiotic. It’s like a small tasteful house, with 507 additions!
lol. every other thread on FR is a thrill ride in trouble making stupidity.
I didn’t click on it for the same reason I don’t intentionally step in dogs*t, but nowhere in this silly damn story excerpt is the alleged “poison pill” actually described.
what’s the poison pill, troublemaker? name it, or this thread should be pulled for sheer stupidity.
What do you expect from a carpet bagging RINO?
It passed the senate today. Even if you don’t know which end goes “boom” and will likely shoot yourself or a bystander, you can carry in public.
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