Texas Follows Wyoming

[SB2]

Texas is following Wyoming's lead, but with a stronger punishment: $50k fine and up to 5 years in prison. Saw this posted on The Drudge Report:

Texas Proposal: JAIL Any Federal Officials Trying to Enforce New Gun Restrictions in the State - NewsRadio 1200 WOAI, San Antonio

 

[bevilsiz]

When's Indiana going to pass theirs?

 

[jworm1420]

When's Indiana going to pass theirs?

Hopefully soon........

 

[Taney37]

Maybe after tomorrow they will realize the urgency of the task!

 

[smccabe17]

We have to remind them that we support this so they know that the people are behind them. Don't forget to call and write letters.

 

[revsaxon]

Yeah... not regretting my decision to move back here for one second.

Thank God, and Thank Texas.

 

[VN Vet]

OK all, let's meet at the Capital Building, Saturday at noon, January 19, 2013.

Pass a law similar to Texas and Wyoming and then how about we start deputizing civilians to help support our Local Sheriff in support of that law. Most laws do not work because the support is not there.

Me? I can hardly walk, but I could work as a Jailer. :>)

 

[Mosinowner]

It only protects guns made and kept in Wyoming, it really does nothing unless the guns were made in your state

 

[SB2]

It only protects guns made and kept in Wyoming, it really does nothing unless the guns were made in your state

Really? The bill – HB0104 – states 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.”

 

[draftyranger]

Indiana needs this law! We are one of the freest states in the union! Time to stand up and say "No More!"

 

[10ring]

Indiana needs this law! We are one of the freest states in the union! Time to stand up and say "No More!"

Yes we do. Wonder where Pence is on this?

 

[Fedempl]

We all need to come together and get Gov. Pence and our legislators to actively pass this law. We also to actively pursue the gun manufactures in New Russia (York) to bring their business here. Would definitely help our economy.

 

[Hoosier Cowboy]

Man I love Texas! C'mon Indiana get on the ball!!!!

 

[nox]

Missouri as well
http://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills131/biltxt/intro/HB0170I.htm

 

[Alamo]

While I have no problem with the Texas Legislature shooting the middle finger at the Feds, that's about all Rep Toth's potential bill, as described in the linked article, would do. The federal courts will toss out any attempt by the states to prevent federal agents from enforcing federal law -- it won't pass Constitutional muster.

However, another bill that is much more interesting has actually been filed for this year's legislature.

HB 533 by Representative Otto also purports to criminalize federal agent's attempts to enforce certain federal gun laws, executive orders, regulations and the like. Like I said, that is a political statement but it ain't gonna fly legally.

However, what will be enforceable is the provisions that make it an offense for any Texas Peace Officer, State Officer, or state employee or public servant to enforce or assist in enforcing federal gun laws. That apparently would extend to even giving office space, giving the feds maps, or letting them use the phone.

This gives rank and file cops a solid base to tell both the feds and their big city squishy police chiefs "NO" when directed to do the fed's work. Even in Texas, the big cities' councils are full of Democrats who hire (often) out of state big city police chiefs who do not share basic Texan respect for the 2A. Similarly, big city elected DAs are sometimes a problem. Houston had one that was a real PITA for gun owners until he got caught with some naughty emails. (His replacement is much more reasonable).