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Thursday, February 11, 2021
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Democrats have your Second Amendment rights in their sights.
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee [[link removed]] (D-Houston) has filed legislation to create a national firearms registry. Joshua Pierce reports [[link removed]] the Houston Democrat’s legislation would also mandate national licensing for gun owners. Her measure would also affect which firearms could be owned, criminalizing “large-capacity magazines,” defined as those holding more than 10 rounds and “ammunition that is 0.50 caliber or greater.”
Opponents argue such a registry would make it very easy to enact gun confiscation in the future. Meanwhile, the proposed federal license would include a psychological evaluation to determine whether the interviewee is “competent” enough to own a firearm. Remember that national survey by Scott Rasmussen [[link removed]] we mentioned yesterday, which found 72 percent of voters “think political elites believe they are superior to everyday Americans.”
This is probably best explained by the simple fact of the political elites’ words and actions every day telling Americans precisely that. Fortunately, there are a folks in office like State Rep. Mayes Middleton [[link removed]] (R-Wallisville). He has introduced a series of reforms aimed at forcing ethics and transparency on government officials and lobbyists. Iris Poole has the details [[link removed]].
One proposal ( House Bill 1702 [[link removed]]) would prevent legislators from lobbying immediately after leaving office, while a second ( House Bill 1703 [[link removed]]) would require officials to disclose which of their immediate families or subsidiaries are beneficiaries of their role as a government official. Lastly, Middleton’s House Bill 1704 [[link removed]] would require lobbyists to report their activities on a monthly basis, rather than a yearly report, for more transparency. In the newest edition of Liberty Cafe [[link removed]], Bill Peacock explores how corporate cronyism – the partnership between big government and big business – is on its way to becoming the greatest threat to liberty. As decided by Republican Speaker Dade Phelan (Beaumont), the House Business and Industry Committee is being chaired by Chris Turner [[link removed]] (D–Grand Prairie) – who also happens to be the chairman of the House Democrat Caucus. Jeramy Kitchen examines [[link removed]] what Texans can expect from that arrangement. If you’re looking to escape the clutches of Big Tech, join me in ditching Big Mobile. I’m using Patriot Mobile [[link removed]]: they lead with their principles... and are supporters of Texas Scorecard. Great service and good folks! Number of the Day
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Total square miles in Texas, of which 7,365 square miles is water.
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