[ SHOWGSD-L ] Heads Up Texans
- From: Mary Tripp <mtmsc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: show gsd <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 02 May 2005 10:38:11 -0500
It's time to start calling again.
Thanks, Mary
HB 1096 passed the House before we could organize opposition, but to date
there has been NO Senate hearing scheduled for the companion bill SB
1111.We were told by Committee Chair Senator Whitmire's office that they
have been overwhelmed with phone calls in opposition to SB 1111, but the
calls have slowed down. We appreciate your previous help and ask if we
could have "one more round" of protests to help us kill this bill. You may
be very brief. Just the large volume of calls and emails can help us
tremendously. You may receive Senator Ellis's form letter saying that his
office is working with Responsible Pet Owners Alliance and the American
Kennel Club regarding this bill. Although RPOA was contacted regarding our
objections and sent our objections to his office, we have heard nothing
from them. So I wouldn't say we are negotiating. Rather it appears they
hope the opposition will die down and the bill could slip through committee
with 24 hrs. notice.
>
>HB 1096 / SB 1111 would exempt Houston from existing state law
prohibiting Breed Specific Legislation and imposes excessively harsh
provisions on all Houston dog owners. Our legislature adjourns on May 31,
so there will be increased pressure to schedule a hearing on this bill to
move it out of committee.
SB 1111 states that: "Subchapter D [in existing state law] does not apply
to a municipality subject to this chapter." While not naming breeds
specifically, it will allow Houston to do so in the future.>
>Talking Points:
>* SB 1111 will not stop dog attacks in Houston.
>* Texas already has a very strong Dangerous Dog Law.>
>* Texas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, New
>Jersey, New York, Oklahoma and Virginia all have a provision prohibiting
>municipalities from passing Breed Specific Legislation. SB 1111 would be
>taking a step backwards for Texas.
* Breed Specific Legislation is canine profiling and discrimination
against certain breeds of dogs, regardless of temperament, training or
behavior. Many so-called "pitbulls" are great family dogs and pose no
threat to the community.
* Although SB 1111 doesn't name breeds of dogs, the publicly stated intent
of Rep. Al Edwards is to regulate Rottweilers and "pitbulls" in Houston.
* Rep. Edwards has stated on a Houston television station that he wants
the bill to be amended to apply statewide.
>Please contact all listed below and OPPOSE this bill:
>Mailing address for all Senate Committee members:>
>PO Box 12068
>Capitol Station
>Austin, TX 78711
>Clerk: Carley Rose, Ph: (512) 463-0345
>SB 1111
>Bill Author: Senator Rodney Ellis
>Ph: (512) 463-0113
>Fax: (512) 463-0006
>rodney.ellis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Senate Criminal Justice Committee members:
>Chair: Senator John Whitmire Vice-Chair: Senator Kel Seliger
>Ph: (512) 463-0115 Ph: (512) 463-0131
>Fax: (512) 475-3737 Fax: (512) 475-3733
>john.whitmire@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx kel.seliger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>Senator John Carona Senator Steve Ogden
>Ph: (512) 463-0116 Ph: (512) 463-0105
>Fax: (512) 463-3135 Fax: (512) 463-5713
>john.carona@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx steve.ogden@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Senator Juan Hinojosa
>Ph: (512) 463-0120
>Fax: (512) 463-0229
>juan.hinojosa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>Senator Tommy Williams
>Ph: (512) 463-0104
>Fax: (512) 463-6373
>http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/senate/members/dist4/dist4.htm
>(E-mail can be sent from this URL.)
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