"Above The Law" - Interesting read on Texas recent law changes

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Found out about this from an email from Texas State Rifle Association.
Very interesting reading here. Changes my view of ACLU somewhat as well, at least in Texas. Didn't see any mention of it here, thought some folks might find this worth reading.



Above The Law: Find out how Texas prosecutors are placing their own judgment over that of the Legislature and the law of the land.


Document link - http://tsra.com/docs/AboveTheLaw.pdf


TSRA Homepage -

http://www.tsra.com/
 
Well it appears TSRAs plan is not to sue but to get legislators to pass another "law explaining the law".

That is polite but maybe the ACLU will have a more aggressive plan in mind.

Something interesting to watch for sure.
 
TexasSIGman says,
Changes my view of ACLU somewhat as well, at least in Texas.
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From one of the surprising number of the members of TRA who are also members of both the NRA and the ACLU, I must say I that hope more of our readers might take your words to heart before making kneejerk criticisms of the ACLU without giving the specific issue at hand careful attention.

Thanx much for bringing this article to my attention. Every gun owner in Texas ought to read it.

Reminds me of something that happened in my CHL renewal class last Friday. The 2001 edition of the DPS guide on Texas Concealed Handgun Law, the latest one I had at home, had an FAQ reading "Q: Can I still carry a handgun without a permit while traveling?"

The DPS answer: "Yes. The concealed handgun law augments existing state weapons laws but does not replace them. The offense of unlawfully carrying a weapon does not apply if you are traveling."

In the latest edition of the guide which was distributed at the CHL renewal course last Friday the question is still the same, but the answer is along the lines of (I have lost the book): "If you have a question about Texas handgun laws you should consult an attorney."

Not terribly helpful advice, is it? This was obviously prompted by DA Chuck Rosenthal of Harris County, who ignores both the clear statutory law, the legislative history of the law, and statutory law intended to clarify the statutory law.

Sob,

Jim
 
An interesting footnote to HB823, the law clarifying traveling, and relevant to the subject at hand:

Co-author Senator Juan Hinojosa, a CHL holder, carried a handgun into the secure area of an airport in McAllen, TX and was not prosecuted. This happened a few weeks after the law went into effect.

Maybe next from Hinojosa will be a law legalizing carry on airplanes in Texas.:D

I have never voted for a Democrat, but in all fairness State Sen. Hinojosa is of that persuasion.
 
Nice presentation. Anyone know if they introduced something to "clarify" the law further to combat this ignorance?
 
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