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Did the governor sign it? Anyone know?

Thanks!

StevenX

According to this it was signed on 5/21 effective immediately!

http://www.legis.state.tx.us/billlookup/Actions.aspx?LegSess=77R&Bill=HB1788

>>According to this it was signed on 5/21 effective immediately!
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>>http://www.legis.state.tx.us/billlookup/Actions.aspx?LegSess=77R&Bill=HB1788

sorry bro, that was four years ago. The current 1788 is still on Perry's desk
THIS year HB1788

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HCU
Snakes of Hudspeth County, Texas

If I understand the situation, it passed the Legislature with a 2/3 majority, MEANING it's actually BETTER if the Gov DOESN'T sign it, because after 20 days it will take effect IMMEDIATELY. If he signs it, it goes into effect September 1st.

Worst-case, he vetoes it. I called in my support last week; don't know how the staffers register my soliloquy...probably just "some guy called supporting the bill."
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Chris McMartin
www.mcmartinville.com
I'm Not a Herpetologist, but I Play One on the Internet

>>If I understand the situation, it passed the Legislature with a 2/3 majority, MEANING it's actually BETTER if the Gov DOESN'T sign it, because after 20 days it will take effect IMMEDIATELY. If he signs it, it goes into effect September 1st.
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>>Worst-case, he vetoes it. I called in my support last week; don't know how the staffers register my soliloquy...probably just "some guy called supporting the bill."
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>>Chris McMartin
>>www.mcmartinville.com
>>I'm Not a Herpetologist, but I Play One on the Internet
yes, 2/3's with his sig (or no action within 20 days), it goes into effect immediately. His veto can be over ridden with 2/3'rds from both cong. and Sen. but it would have to go back again for a veto override vote which won't happen.
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HCU
Snakes of Hudspeth County, Texas

Don't forget, we are talking about a Governor that carries a gun to shoot snakes when he is jogging in 20 degree weather!

(I'm making reference to his shooting a coyote last winter and why he happened to be carrying a gun.)
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Tim Cole
www.austinherpsociety.org
www.AustinReptileExpo.com/
www.AustinReptileService.net
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Conservation through Education

>>Don't forget, we are talking about a Governor that carries a gun to shoot snakes when he is jogging in 20 degree weather!
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>>(I'm making reference to his shooting a coyote last winter and why he happened to be carrying a gun.)
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>>Tim Cole
>>www.austinherpsociety.org
>>www.AustinReptileExpo.com/
>>www.AustinReptileService.net
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>>Conservation through Education

I'm with him on that, I carry when I run too (of road biking or hiking, ect.)
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HCU
Snakes of Hudspeth County, Texas