It also isn't at all clear how this would shake out in terms of federal pressure, but as a general rule wealth is transferred from urban to rural areas through progressive taxation. The urban areas tend to tolerate this, although they don't think about it too much.
I think you have that backwards.
Does this mean not more silly prohibitions on full auto in TX? Oh I hope so.
CHAPTER 46. WEAPONS
§ 46.05. PROHIBITED WEAPONS.
(a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly possesses, manufactures, transports, repairs, or sells:
(1) an explosive weapon;
(2) a machine gun;
(3) a short-barrel firearm;
(4) a firearm silencer;
(5) a switchblade knife;
(6) knuckles;
(7) armor-piercing ammunition;
(8) a chemical dispensing device; or
(9) a zip gun.
(b) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the actor's conduct was incidental to the performance of official duty by the armed forces or national guard, a governmental law enforcement agency, or a correctional facility.
(c) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the actor's possession was pursuant to registration pursuant to the National Firearms Act, as amended. . . .
This bill died when the 2009 legislative session closed. It would have to be introduced again when the legislature reconvenes in January 2011.303Jeff said:This says it's still alive with no action since 5/1/2009, which was when it was favorably reviewed by the Public Safety committee. No amendments were made. I don't know how long these things take, seems like it's been a while. Hopefully this will keep moving up the chain.