GOA Texas Bullet: 1-25-2021
Filed Bills Constitutional Carry, HB 1238 by Rep. Kyle Biedermann – repeals the requirement to get a permit to carry a gun, allowing open or concealed carry for anyone who can legally purchase a gun in the same places where LTC holders can currently carry Constitutional Carry by Constitutional Amendment, SJR 24 by Sen. Bob Hall – proposes an amendment to the […]
Constitutional Carry & Other Pro-Gun Bills to Watch
Since the 87th Legislative Session began last week, Texas legislators have filed three important pieces of legislation to help restore our right to keep and bear arms and to keep Texans safe. All three of these are priority legislation for Gun Owners of America. SJR 24 by Senator Bob Hall: Constitutional Carry through Constitutional Amendment This piece of legislation proposes to amend […]
More business, less back-scratching in the Texas Lege? Don’t hold your breath.
Leaders in the Texas Legislature leadership have said that, due to coronavirus precautions, this session will be streamlined. We will see less pomp and circumstance and more business. I want to know why it took a global pandemic for them to decide to actually spend their work hours doing their job. If you’ve ever watched […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
GOA Texas Bullet: 11-24-2020
Bill Filing Texas legislators are continuing to pre-file bills, although the pace has slowed down dramatically from the first few days of pre-filing. On the anti-gun side, HB 603 by Meza would keep Texas from honoring any other state’s carry license. On the pro-gun side, HB 530 by Patterson would allow election judges who have an LTC to carry handguns in polling […]