A bill to legalize open carry (as if the Second Amendment didn't already allow it) has the hope of being put up for a vote. If you are a Texas resident, please call Chairman Pickett's office at 512-463-0596 and ask for HB700 to be put up for a vote as quick as possible. There are rumors that he is stalling so that it won't be passed. Unfortunately, he is the sole person who decides what gets voted on. How only one person has that ability is beyond me.