KirtFalcon Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 54 minutes ago, BarryLaverty said: Didn't a proponent make threats toward legislators and even go to their house last session, so Bonnen killed the bill? Looking it up, yep, that is what happened. https://www.statesman.com/news/20190405/advocates-actions-kill-bill-allowing-no-permit-gun-carry It was totally blown out of proportion by Bonnen and the anti-2nd amendment crowd in Austin and used as an excuse to kill the bill ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 I don't know for sure but I would guess Bonnen's gun friendly "ratings" have probably gone down since his betrayal on Constitutional Carry ... I can tell you his name has turned to with pro 2nd amendment Texans ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryLaverty Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 So, an out of control nut but tries to intimidate the legislators, and Bonnen refuses to move forward because of it? Must have shocked you when one of your alt right fringe buddies got called on it, huh, Kirt? Maybe that was you. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 1 hour ago, BarryLaverty said: So, an out of control nut but tries to intimidate the legislators, and Bonnen refuses to move forward because of it? Must have shocked you when one of your alt right fringe buddies got called on it, huh, Kirt? Maybe that was you. If you saw the special on this you would have seen he was very much in control and non threatening. He even talked with several of the police officers at the scene and everything was very calm and under control. There was no threatening actions or even a raised voice. All he was doing was handing out fliers. The cops even offered to help. The whole incident was blown out of proportion by Bonnen and used as an excuse to kill the bill, something he intended to do all along ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryLaverty Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 BS...https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.statesman.com/news/20190405/advocates-actions-kill-bill-allowing-no-permit-gun-carry%3ftemplate=ampart Even the Republican sponsor of the bill recognized the wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) 24 minutes ago, BarryLaverty said: BS...https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.statesman.com/news/20190405/advocates-actions-kill-bill-allowing-no-permit-gun-carry%3ftemplate=ampart Even the Republican sponsor of the bill recognized the wrong. The entire "incident" was filmed. It was nothing more than a guy peacefully walking around handing out flyers with advanced notice to the police. Nobody was threatened or harassed like the article says. The video of the incident proves it. And he wasn't "stopped" by the police like the fake news article says.. He walked up and talked to the police on his own accord. They even offered to assist him. Totally blown out of proportion by Bonnen and the anti gun crowd .... I think Strickland made his comment before he knew the facts of what actually happened ... Edited July 28, 2019 by KirtFalcon yo mama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryLaverty Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Every now and again, your far right extremism is really transparent, Kirt. Bless your heart! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 1 hour ago, BarryLaverty said: Every now and again, your far right extremism is really transparent, Kirt. Bless your heart! Like a true libtard, you just can't handle the truth when it doesn't fit your narrative .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) Bonnen will either be forced to resign, or he will be ousted by the Republican caucus .... he is a snake in the grass ... Edited August 1, 2019 by KirtFalcon yo mama 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 The ones that are leaving are dead weight anyway ... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 At a minimum, Bonnen should resign as Speaker ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAWG91 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Sounds to me like some folks who ran as conservative republicans are finding out they're expected to govern as such or face the consequences. Buh-bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, BoHogg said: https://www.texastribune.org/2019/08/12/rangers-bonnen-investigating/ Texas Rangers asked to investigate allegations against House Speaker Dennis Bonnen Substitute Bonnen for Posner ..... Edited August 13, 2019 by KirtFalcon yo mama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryLaverty Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 When did he move here? Florida reached their quota of extremist commentators and sent him here? We are more than full up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryLaverty Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 He did move here. WIKIPEDIA West and his family moved to Texas after he became CEO of the Dallas-based National Center for Policy Analysis in January 2015. And, it looks like he is right in the fray supporting that Empower Texans guy over Bonnen, calling for Bonnen to step down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I'll be voting for him........Bonnen is nothing but a democrap who ran as a republican in order to win......hopefully the Texas Rangers will bring him to justice for his crimes......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTV1 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I wish he'd run for office instead of the GOP chair with so many Republicans stepping down. He would win in the district he resides in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 1 hour ago, BoHogg said: https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/the-struggle-to-secure-water-in-texas-is-pitting-rural-areas-against-cities/ Growth demands water supply, this could be a boon to some landowners if “Emminent Domain” doesn’t screw them out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Good piece. Thanks for sharing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryLaverty Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Very good read. Love some Texas Monthly. Exhibits exactly what is wrong with our state's approach to 'small government', as it means that it is inadequate government, when it matters most to people who need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88YoePride Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 It's not necessarily inadequate. Quite often it's outright corrupt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 We have more government than is needed in this state......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryLaverty Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Juvenile justice system was broken, our child protective services were a step away from being taken away by the feds for doing a poor, understaffed job, and we haven't fully fulfilled the state Constitution's charge to fully fund public education equitably in my lifetime, so I disagree with that. You can also add to that list environmental protections not enforced or regulated and little to no oversight over the insurance industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, BarryLaverty said: Juvenile justice system was broken, our child protective services were a step away from being taken away by the feds for doing a poor, understaffed job, and we haven't fully fulfilled the state Constitution's charge to fully fund public education equitably in my lifetime, so I disagree with that. You can also add to that list environmental protections not enforced or regulated and little to no oversight over the insurance industry. ANY government is too much government.......we have too much in Texas........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryLaverty Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 You can run your lemonade stand without fear, brass knuckles are legal, you may be among the MILLION getting their driver's license back, your church may let you take your gun to worship, and the smoking/vaping age is going to match the drinking age. Plus, some of you need to ask first before sending nekkid pictures, which I am positive no one wants to see anyway. https://www.star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article234392752.html Hundreds of new Texas laws go into effect Sept. 1. Here’s what you need to know BY ANNA M. TINSLEY Vapes and e-cigarettes have grown in popularity in recent years. Often advertised as a less dangerous alternative to cigarettes, medical professionals still have much to learn about their health effects. BY JASON VORHEES | SAMANTHA MAX | JENNA EASON Change is coming, Texans. Hundreds of new laws go into effect Sept. 1. Granted, you might never know about some — and you might never need to know about them. But others could immediately affect your life. People under 21, for instance, will no longer be able to buy tobacco products, including cigarettes and e-cigarettes. And those under 18 will no longer be able to buy cough syrup if it contains a certain ingredient some teens use to get high. Nearly 1 million Texans will be able to get their driver’s licenses back when the state’s driver responsibility program ends. At the same time, gun owners will be able to carry their weapons in more places, and anyone who owns tomahawks, brass knuckles and security keychains will be able to legally carry them. And lemonade stands, once and for all, will be legal for kids to operate. “Many Texans will learn about changes to laws that affect them the old fashioned way — by experiencing it,” said Brandon Rottinghaus, a political science professor at the University of Houston. “At this point, Texans are more concerned with back-to-school activities than when laws passed months ago actually go into effect.” The new measures are among the hundreds of new laws the Texas Legislature passed earlier this year with Gov. Greg Abbott’s approval. Some laws, such as banning red light cameras, already have gone into effect. Here’s a look at some of the new laws. NEW RESTRICTIONS Smoking age: People will have to wait until they are 21 to buy cigarettes and tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes. The only exception: Those actively serving in the military who show a military ID may still buy tobacco products. Health officials have said the goal is to keep youths away from tobacco as long as possible. This comes as the first death attributed to vaping was reported in Illinois and countless others who vape have turned up with lung disease in Texas and across the country. Senate Bill 21 Cough syrup: Children under 18 will no longer be able to buy cough syrups — ranging from DayQuill to Delsym — that contain the cough suppressant dextromethorphan, or DXM. Studies show that DXM is used by some teens to get high. More than a dozen other states, including New York and Florida, have banned the sale of the cough medicines to minors. House Bill 1518 Pain relief: Those who have surgery or suffer injuries soon will find there’s a limit to how much pain relief medicine they can receive. Prescriptions for some controlled substances used to help with “acute pain” will be capped at 10 days with no refills. This would not apply to people who receive the medicine as part of cancer, hospice, end-of-life or palliative care. The goal is to reduce the chances of Texans becoming addicted to opiods. HB 2174 Sexting: If you’re going to text sexually explicit images to someone, make sure they want to receive those pictures. Otherwise, you will be committing a crime. Offenses will be Class C misdemeanors, which carry a maximum fine of $500. HB 2789 PROVIDING RELIEF Driver responsibility program: Nearly 1 million Texans can get their driver’s licenses back after the driver responsibility program ends Sunday. The program was supposed to encourage people to drive better but it ended up creating financial hardships for people convicted of traffic violations who had to pay fines as well as annual surcharges to keep their licenses from being suspended. “Individuals who could not pay were losing jobs and homes, becoming homeless for a minor ticket that wealthier drivers could simply pay and forget,” Phil Telfeyan, executive director of Equal Justice Under Law, said in a statement. “The repeal of this discriminatory policy is a huge step in the right direction for the State of Texas.” To make up for lost revenue, state traffic fines will grow from $30 to $50, the $2 fee drivers pay for motor vehicle insurance policies to be issued will increase to $4 and fines for some traffic offenses, including driving while intoxicated, will grow. HB 2048 Spoofing: Telemarketers will no longer be able to manipulate Caller ID. They have been able to change the number that shows up to match the same area code you use, so you think the call is coming from your neighborhood. Now, anyone who puts fake information on a Caller ID is potentially violating the law. HB 1992 Porch pirates: Anyone who steals a package from a porch will face felony charges. The penalties and charges grow as the number of thefts increase. If someone steals from more than 50 people, he faces a first-degree felony. Steal from 20 to 50 people and it’s a second-degree felony. And anyone who steals from less than 10 people faces a state felony. Fines can range from $4,000 to $10,000. HB 37 DRINKS & DOGS Beer sales: Craft breweries may now sell up to a case of beer per customer every day. Craft brewers are celebrating on Sunday, which they’ve dubbed “Beer-To-Go Day,” holding events across the state. “September 1 marks a historic day for the Texas craft brewing industry and the consumers who will now be able to purchase beer-to-go directly from the source,” Texas Craft Brewers Guild Executive Director Charles Vallhonrat said in a statement. Another new law allows restaurants to apply for permits to let them deliver wine and beer. HB 1545, SB 1232 Lemonade stands: Lemonade stands have been illegal in Texas for years because of old food establishment rules. State Rep. Matt Krause, R-Fort Worth, worked to change that, passing a measure to make these stands run by children legal. “#LemonadeFreedom is here to stay,” Krause tweeted earlier this year. HB 234 Dogs on patios: Many restaurants across the state already let customers bring their dogs with them to dine in outdoor areas. But some cities have put restrictions in place requiring those businesses to have inspections, apply for dog variances, pay fees and more. This law will allow restaurants to let customers with leashed dogs dine in outside areas under certain conditions. SB 476 GUNS & MORE Carrying guns into churches: Officials at places of religious worship in Texas may decide whether to allow handguns on their premises. Texas law for years has included houses of worship on a list where gun owners may not carry their weapons. Now officials at churches, synagogues and all places of worship may make that decision for themselves. SB 535 Carrying brass knuckles/security key chains: Add brass knuckles, tomahawks, night sticks, maces — and self-defense plastic key chains shaped like dogs or cats with pointy ears — to the list of weapons people legally may carry in most parts of the state. These items had been on the state’s list of banned weapons but no longer will be prohibited except in some areas, such as schools, nursing homes and jails. HB 446 Nixing “no firearms” clauses: Leases for apartments, condos and manufactured housing have been able to include “no firearm” clauses, preventing renters and owners alike from having firearms or ammunition at those properties. Rental leases may no longer include “no firearms” clauses. HB 302 Fishing and hunting licenses: Until now, Texans had to carry paper copies of their hunting and fishing licenses with them. As of Sunday, they may pull up their license on their phone to show to game wardens. HB 547 A list of all the new laws that go into effect Sunday and beyond can be found at the Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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