GOA TEXAS BULLET: 1-11-2021
Opening Day Expectations Texas’ 87th Legislative Session starts TOMORROW – Tuesday, January 12 – at noon. Watch online at these links for House & Senate. Entrance to the galleries to watch live is limited to those with tickets. The Capitol itself is open, with mask requirements, social distancing, and capacity limits. Some legislators are opening their offices for visitors to watch the livestream. Session […]
Texas G.O.L.D—Gun Owners Lobby Day
It’s time for YOUR voice to be heard in the Texas Capitol! You are your own best advocate, and we’re here to help you stand strong for your rights. Join us for Texas G.O.L.D. (Gun Owners Lobby Day) and we will: Brief you on the gun bills being filed – both good and bad Give […]
Here’s how to pass Constitutional Carry in Texas
Originally published by the Houston Courant. We’re approaching that time of year when gun owners are wondering if Constitutional Carry legislation has any chance of passing in Texas. Here’s the answer: If enough people like you believe there’s a chance of passing Constitutional Carry, they will show up for it, and then we’ll have a […]
GOA TEXAS BULLET: 1-4-2021
The Capitol Opening: What to Expect The State Preservation Board announced that the Capitol grounds are open to the public daily from 7 am-7 pm, and the Capitol building is open to the public Monday thru Friday 9 am-6 pm. Capitol visitors must enter through the north entrance and wear masks. The Board did not specify whether there are any exemptions for masks. The Board announced […]
GOA TEXAS BULLET: 12-21-2020
Lobby for your own gun rights Join Texas G.O.L.D. 2021 – the Gun Owners Lobby Day – to advocate for your rights. Sign up here. You are the one most qualified to tell legislators your own opinion about your right to keep and bear arms. Texas G.O.L.D. will help you do this effectively. If you missed […]
Secrets of the Texas Legislature: Talking to Legislators
Talking to Legislators – Learn to advocate for your beliefs through phone calls, emails, meetings, and in testimony at committee hearings – and discover the most effective way to use your time. Slides: PDF
GOA Texas Bullet: 12-14-2020
New Bill Filings HJR 40 by White proposes a Constitutional amendment to ensure no Texas governor can suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of firearms. HB 796 by Phil King updates the use of force law to further protect those who use a firearm for defense against rioters or other attackers. HB 670 by Martinez would ban “reckless […]
Secrets of the Texas Legislature: The TLO Website
Your Lifeline – the TLO Website. Learn to navigate the Texas Legislature Online website to find all the TXLege information you need without moving off of your couch.
5 truths about HB 196 & 1 bombshell truth about Terry Meza
Our GOA inboxes have been blowing up lately with people up in arms about Terry Meza’s bill, HB 196, that supposedly repeals Castle Doctrine and allegedly makes it a crime to defend yourself in your own home with a firearm. While it’s important for all Texans to be actively involved in the legislative process, it’s […]
GOA Texas Bullet: 12-9-2020
TxLege Organization and Internal Plans Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said last week that “people wishing to testify on legislation before a committee may need to register days beforehand and take a coronavirus test ahead of the hearing.” (Call Patrick’s office: 512-1463-0001) Rep. Charlie Geren, chair of the House Administration Committee, says it’s likely that public visits to the Capitol will be limited, and […]
Secrets of the Texas Legislature: Bill Survival 101
Learn how a bill becomes law in the Texas Legislature, and what you can do to move forward the good bills and stop the bad bills at each step along the way. Slides: PDF | Google Slides
GOA Texas Bullet: 11-30-2020
Learn to be an effective activist Texas Director Rachel Malone will present FREE Zoom trainings on how to effectively advocate for your issues in the Texas Legislature. Trainings will be the first three Thursdays of December: Dec. 3: Bill Survival 101 – how does a bill become law, and what can you do at each step […]