How Texans Lost the Right to Bear Handguns Ammoland Inc. Posted on
U.S.A. –-(AmmoLand.com)- During the debate over HB1927, in the Texas Senate Special Committee on Constitutional Issues, Senator Eddie Lucio (D) made a startling assertion. He stated Texans could not have the right to bear arms restored because the right to bear arms has not been infringed. At about 05:01:50, He asked, During the testimony of Andi Turner, Legislative Director for the Texas State Rifle Association:
When did we lose them?…
Later he said, about 05:04:30 :
We never lost the right to bear arms in this state.
Advocates and state lawmakers are voicing their opinions and concerns about several bills regarding abortions in Texas.
In all, the Texas Senate has passed six bills restricting access to abortion this legislative session. The bills need to be passed by the Texas House of Representatives and signed by Gov. Greg Abbott to become law.
The bills range from banning abortion altogether to mandating pre-abortion counseling:
Senate Bill 8 would ban abortions after a heartbeat is found.
Senate Bill 9 would ban abortions entirely, but only if federal court overrides Roe v Wade
Senate Bill 394 would prohibit anyone who isn’t a doctor to provide abortion-inducing drugs
Budget battles and federal aid
The Texas Senate unanimously passed its budget bill, Senate Bill 1, which maintains the Legislature’s commitment to boost state spending on public schools and property tax relief a top priority in the 2019 session. The budget also commits nearly $800 million to the state’s border security forces, and about $8 billion for mental health programs. Beyond that, the bill includes substantial belt-tightening for other government services and agencies a response to Governor Greg Abbott’s call last year for 5 percent budget cuts for most parts of the state government. Still, the budget largely avoids catastrophic cuts that many feared were coming after the pandemic threw the state’s finances into chaos.
New Texas Bill Filed for How Dogs Should Be Kept Outside
Are you someone who keeps your dog outside? You may want to keep an eye on this bill if it passes.
Texas Senator Eddie Lucio has filed a bill on how the state will handle animal abuse. If this bill passes, the owners of the dogs could face misdemeanor charges. Senator Lucio is a big dog lover, he actually has seven at his house. Quite frankly, they become part of the family, Lucio said. And you enjoy being with them, and you enjoy watching them grow up.
The new bill, if passed, would make it mandatory for dogs left outside to have access to potable water, for them to be restrained by a leash that is no shorter than five times the length of the dog, and to have shelter while it s raining, or during other severe weather conditions. Owners would no longer be allowed to restrain dogs with chains.
Texas Senator Introduces Bill to Help Fight Dog Abuse
Texas pet lovers can go to sleep a little easier knowing things are getting done to protect our furry friends.
Texas Senator Eddie Lucio is taking a big step and filing a bill that could help combat dog abuse and mistreatment. Lucio, who owns seven dogs himself, has a firm understanding of the need to help protect animals, particularly dogs, who are one of the most beloved family pets.
On KRGV, Lucio talked about his own family s contribution to animals well-being and how if there is a dog in need, his family will make room to care for it. Quite frankly, Lucio says, They become part of the family, you enjoy being with them, and you enjoy watching them grow up.