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I actually received a response from the office of Representative Rob Orr from Texas. It seems it is beyond the Reps. and into the congress. Here is the Email:

"Dear Mr. De Leon,

Thank you contacting our office in regards to HB 669 regarding regulation of nonnative wildlife. We would be happy to assist you, however the bill for which you are inquiring information is federal legislation. I researched the bill and elow, for your information, is the title information and status of the bill you referenced.

H.R.669

Title: To prevent the introduction and establishment of nonnative wildlife species that negatively impact the economy, environment, or other animal species' or human health, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [GU] (introduced 1/26/2009) Cosponsors (11)

Latest Major Action: 1/26/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Per long standing legislative courtesy and tradition, I am forwarding your email to Congressman Chet Edwards office for assistance. I am confident that Congressman Edwards office will be able to respond to your email. Thank you for contacting our office. If we can be of assistance to you in the future regarding any state issues, feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,
Diane D. Williams
District Director
Office of State Representative Orr"

SO Im waitng to here from my Congressman now
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Adrian De Leon
Hissenia Reptiles

This is not a Texas Bill. It is a Federal Bill in the US House of Representatives. Follow the instructions outlined by USARK to contact the Bill's sponsors.

Andrew

I have written letters to as many people oas i an abouthis bill. It is nice to have US Ark and Pijac working with us to let us know who to write to and when to write etc. But you all have to be active on this. You can not sit by and look at this problem and say its horrible but do nothing about it. Write a letter make a phone call , stand up for your rights and your views or no one will for you.
Please I emplore you Join USArk get their mailing list. Join Pijac. Without these orginizations and their keeping tabs on what is going on for our community of keepers and breders and their insight to what we are supposed to do. We would be a siting duck. Perhaps with their help and of course your help we can help squash this unreasonable legislation.
Don't be a hypocrite and just complain about this.. Help do somethig about it.

A new bill S373 has been introduced into the US Senate by Senator Bill Nelson of Florida. It would Ban the Import and Interstate Transport of the genus Python. In his introductory comments Senator Nelson used inflammatory language, and cited feral pythons in the Everglades and the USGS Map published By Rodda and Reed as his reasons for introducing federal legislation. His statements were sensational and inaccurate.

There is no credible scientific evidence to support wasting taxpayer’s time and money on this Bill. The only result if this bill was to pass is more harm to the US economy and its citizens. USARK is working closely with PIJAC to develop a strategy to move forward in dealing with this new threat to the families and small businesses that make up our community. A coordinated response will be in all of our best interest.

We are putting together a sample written response. USARK and PIJAC will not allow this to go unchallenged, but your help is required! These issues need to be responded to in writing and by as many people as possible. Right NOW, you can help by recruiting as many people as you know (herpers & non-herpers) to sign up on the USARK Mailing List. This will notify you the moment this response is ready. Or better yet, JOIN USARK's Reptile Nation and help make a difference! Do not wait... Act Now!!
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Michael Cole
Ballroom Pythons South
863-439-3015
WWW.BallroomPythonsSouth.com