Open carry passes Texas House

[Forever_frost]

http://www.kltv.com/story/28834210/open-carry-passes-texas-house

[Forever_frost]

Turning aside a flurry of Democratic amendments, the Texas House on Friday gave initial approval to legislation that would allow those with a concealed handgun license to openly carry a holstered weapon.

Final approval of House Bill 910 is expected Monday. A similar bill passed the Senate last month.

House Republicans defeated 11 Democratic amendments, including one that would have allowed the state’s four largest cities — Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin — to opt out of open carry.
House approves open-carry bill photo
Rep. Larry Phillips, R-Sherman, is the author of the open-carry bill.

Other failed amendments would have required restraint holsters to protect guns from theft, mandated liability insurance for those who openly carry a gun, simplified signs for businesses that want to bar weapons and required Texans to have a state-issued concealed handgun license instead of using permits from other states that may have looser standards than Texas.

“This bill goes too far for some but not far enough for others, but I think it’s a good start,” said Rep. Larry Phillips, R-Sherman, author of the bill.

“The current system works just fine,” said Rep. Rafael Anchia, D-Dallas. “I believe this is a solution looking for a problem.”

Friday’s vote was 96-35.

The proposed law would allow Texans with a concealed handgun license to openly carry firearms in a shoulder or belt holster. The requirements to receive a license would not change, and current license holders would not have to reapply to openly carry a handgun.

The bill also would let business owners forbid openly carried handguns on their premises by displaying a prominent sign.

About 826,000 Texans have a concealed handgun permit.

At one point, Phillips brought the House to a standstill by accepting an amendment that would have added the campus-carry bill — allowing concealed handguns in university dorms, classrooms and other buildings — to HB 910. Democrats filed into a private meeting to discuss the move while debate continued at the speaker’s desk over whether the amendment was appropriate.

Although the amendment was deemed to be proper, it was withdrawn without explanation, and the House continued debating amendments.

House Bill 937, the campus-carry bill, is in the Calendars Committee, which will decide when to schedule a floor vote. A Senate campus-carry bill passed along party lines in March.

http://www.statesman.com/news/news/house-approves-open-carry-bill/nkxSP/

[dsrtuckteezy]

cobraman just weeped. a potential reality of no more bww

[HarrisonTX]

cobraman just weeped. a potential reality of no more bww

Do you think he'll feel safe enough for BWW to-go?
If only they would just bring it out to your car

[cyclonescott]

Turning aside a flurry of Democratic amendments, the Texas House on Friday gave initial approval to legislation that would allow those with a concealed handgun license to openly carry a holstered weapon.

Final approval of House Bill 910 is expected Monday. A similar bill passed the Senate last month.

House Republicans defeated 11 Democratic amendments, including one that would have allowed the state’s four largest cities — Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin — to opt out of open carry.
House approves open-carry bill photo
Rep. Larry Phillips, R-Sherman, is the author of the open-carry bill.

Other failed amendments would have required restraint holsters to protect guns from theft, mandated liability insurance for those who openly carry a gun, simplified signs for businesses that want to bar weapons and required Texans to have a state-issued concealed handgun license instead of using permits from other states that may have looser standards than Texas.

“This bill goes too far for some but not far enough for others, but I think it’s a good start,” said Rep. Larry Phillips, R-Sherman, author of the bill.

“The current system works just fine,” said Rep. Rafael Anchia, D-Dallas. “I believe this is a solution looking for a problem.”

Friday’s vote was 96-35.

The proposed law would allow Texans with a concealed handgun license to openly carry firearms in a shoulder or belt holster. The requirements to receive a license would not change, and current license holders would not have to reapply to openly carry a handgun.

The bill also would let business owners forbid openly carried handguns on their premises by displaying a prominent sign.

About 826,000 Texans have a concealed handgun permit.

At one point, Phillips brought the House to a standstill by accepting an amendment that would have added the campus-carry bill — allowing concealed handguns in university dorms, classrooms and other buildings — to HB 910. Democrats filed into a private meeting to discuss the move while debate continued at the speaker’s desk over whether the amendment was appropriate.

Although the amendment was deemed to be proper, it was withdrawn without explanation, and the House continued debating amendments.

House Bill 937, the campus-carry bill, is in the Calendars Committee, which will decide when to schedule a floor vote. A Senate campus-carry bill passed along party lines in March.

http://www.statesman.com/news/news/h...ry-bill/nkxSP/

Isn't this discrimination? (the bold part) If I had a business and put up a sign that said no homosexuals or no minorities I would be sued by the state, yet it is OK to ban someone who is exercising their 2nd amendment right.

[Torinoman]

What if they put up a sign that said no shirt no shoes no service? Is that discrimination?

[John -- '02 HAWK]

Isn't this discrimination? (the bold part) If I had a business and put up a sign that said no homosexuals or no minorities I would be sued by the state, yet it is OK to ban someone who is exercising their 2nd amendment right.

They arent passing constitutional carry, that failed. This is licensed carry, an extension of Concealed carry

[Denny]

Isn't this discrimination? (the bold part) If I had a business and put up a sign that said no homosexuals or no minorities I would be sued by the state, yet it is OK to ban someone who is exercising their 2nd amendment right.

No. It is just like the current 30.06 signage. Actually, it'll be 30.07. All it does is give criminals a heads-up to where the unarmed victims are. All those signs do is keep the law-abiding people from having their firearms on premises.

While I don't agree with posting them, I do applaud the state for allowing an option for business/property owners to control what happens on their own property. Remember, you have the right to refuse to serve anyone.

[GhostTX]

No. It is just like the current 30.06 signage. Actually, it'll be 30.07. All it does is give criminals a heads-up to where the unarmed victims are. All those signs do is keep the law-abiding people from having their firearms on premises.

While I don't agree with posting them, I do applaud the state for allowing an option for business/property owners to control what happens on their own property. Remember, you have the right to refuse to serve anyone.

And I like the signs are annoying "loud" when a business posts them proclaiming they are anti-2A.

[John -- '02 HAWK]

And I like the signs are annoying "loud" when a business posts them proclaiming they are anti-2A.

went into some corp office today and their notice was about 3 feet wide

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This makes me happy.

[Rick Modena]

I can't wait to into a place of business all Castor Troy'd out!










"Isn't this religious, ah yes. The eternal battle between good and evil, saint and sinners... but you're still not having any FUN!"

~Castor Troy

...

[YALE]

Time to order a Falcon from Frontier Gun Leather.

[Denny]

And I like the signs are annoying "loud" when a business posts them proclaiming they are anti-2A.

Word. You know the people who won't get your business.

[Cooter]

time for a custom thigh job for the AK!

(jk)