Wyoming in Texas?
Houston, Tx –-(Ammoland.com)- A proposal to existing Wyoming law is causing a stir in Texas.
HB 104 is an amendment to a tenuous existing Wyoming law which is currently being decided in the courts.
HB104 says “AN ACT relating to firearms; providing that any federal law which attempts to ban a semi-automatic firearm or to limit the size of a magazine of a firearm or other limitation on firearms in this state shall be unenforceable in Wyoming; providing a penalty; and providing for an effective date.”
Is this an admirable public policy statement or a tool to stop an aggressive federal intrusion?
If Wyoming HB 104 is a “usable tool” as intended, the Texas Legislature will certainly follow.
In the meantime, others have stepped forward. Lt. Governor David Dewhurst was recently asked if a remedy was available in the state of Texas to stop firearm confiscations and other serious attacks on 2nd Amendment rights.
Dewhurst answered that he could be named as the plaintiff in a lawsuit on behalf of the State of Texas against the Federal Government. A temporary restraining order would halt the onerous action. The suit would likely go to the U.S. Supreme Court which could take 2 years. Our lawyer? Why, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, of course!
While the Wyoming law might work against a federal assault, remember the Texas Legislature is still organizing for legislative session with 138 days to go. Final passage for most legislation takes about half that time to cycle through the entire process.
We might need quicker action. It’s good to know we have friends in high places. watching.
We’re all keeping watch and we’re all worried.
In the meantime, write your U.S. Congressman and our two U.S. Senators and write them often. Check the links at TSRA.com for contact information.
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Finally
As gun bills are filed in the Texas Legislature, watch for posts and updates on Tripp Talk. Also read bill text Texas Legislature On Line
The Texas Legislature gaveled into session two days ago. Never has gun-ownership been at risk as it is today. Please act quickly!
Keep the faith,
Sincerely, Alice Tripp Legislative DirectorTexas State Rifle Association
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