HB 1309 is a bill which would bring trouble to Texas!

But even if you do not live in Texas, it will have a negative effect on Reptile Businesses and Hobbyists throughout the USA.

This bill proposes laws which would make it illegal to own ANY CONSTRICTOR not native to the USA!

We need the support of every STATE IN THE UNION.

We need your support. WE NEED YOUR LETTERS!

Please address them to: Representative Harvey Hilderbran.

You may email your letter to Tim Cole at:

atrox13@verizon.net

Tim will be attending the meeting in Austin, TX. He needs to bring a printed copy of your email to the meeting, where he and other representatives will try to defeat HB 1309.

WE NEED YOUR LETTERS TODAY!

As an example I have included a copy of the letter I sent.

Please state your opinion about this legislation in a civil manner. But, let it be known that you do not support laws that disrupt both the economy and the freedoms of the people of Texas. Thank you for your support.



Here is a copy of my letter:

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Date, March 19, 2007



[Attention:

Representative Harvey Hilderbran,



I am a the owner of a reptile business in Colorado.

Recently, I was made aware of HB 1309. The newly introduced bill, which will have a negative impact on the economy of Texas.

I make an annual business trip to Texas for the purchase of reptiles. Every year I meet many new people in Texas who are also involved in the Reptile Pet Industry. Some of the people are business owners, like myself, who travel to your state to conduct business. Others are Texas business owners.

Many are merely hobbyists who enjoy the freedoms and liberties they currently have in Texas as citizens and Reptile Owners.

HB 1309 will impede legal commerce in Texas. As well, the proposed laws of this bill will eliminate a large number of out-of-state dollars from the economy of Texas.

But perhaps even a greater tragedy would be the loss of freedom that pet owners and businesses would suffer from legislation such as that of HB 1309.

You are an elected official. And it is your responsibility to accurately represent the public who elected you. Many good (tax paying) people of Texas contacted me with concern over this bill. The asked for letters from Hobbyists, Business Owners and Herpetologists to help share their views about HB 1309.

This bill is a bad idea. It is bad for the economy. It is bad for the people. It is bad for your reputation.

Some people think of Texas a “Wild West” type of state.

But, I like to think of Texas as A State where the FREEDOMS and LIBERTIES of it’s citizens are held in the highest regard.

Please do not allow the heavy boot of government to stomp on the dreams, hopes and freedoms of your citizens. HB 1309 does not protect the citizens of Texas… It robs them of one of the Liberties they currently have and deserve.

I urge you to dismiss HB 1309.



Respectfully,

Harlin Wall - Owner - WALL TO WALL REPTILES!

P.O. BOX 60064

Grand Junction, CO

970-245-7611

970-255-9255

WALL2WALLREPTILE@AOL.COM

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Hey everyone,

It only takes a few MOMENTS to write such a letter.

But it could save us from YEARS of trouble.



Please email a copy of your letter to:

Tim Cole

Email address: atrox13@verizon.net



Thanks again!

Harlin Wall - WALL TO WALL REPTILES!

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