The Tenther Grapevine
AUSTIN, Texas (June 20, 2011) – On Monday, Texas Gov. Rick Perry presented legislation for consideration in the ongoing Eighty-Second Texas Legislature, First Called Session that would ban intrusive TSA pat-downs.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICK PERRY, Governor of the State of Texas, by the authority vested in me by Article IV, Section 8, and Article III, Section 40, of the Texas Constitution, do hereby present the following subject matter to the Eighty-Second Texas Legislature, First Called Session, for consideration:
Legislation relating to prosecution and punishment for the offense of official oppression of persons seeking access to public buildings and transportation.
The move comes after a videotaped discussion at a book signing between a Texas resident and the governor went viral. In the widely circulated YouTube video, Perry indicated that he would not present the TSA bill unless there were enough votes in the House and Senate for passage. When the constituent indicated the support existed, Perry acted surprised and then went on to say he didn’t think there was enough time to get the legislation passed.
Bill author David Simpson (R-Longwood) released an open letter to Perry Monday morning, pleading with the governor to get the bill on the agenda.
“Texans overwhelmingly support this measure as I am sure your office can attest. And the Legislature is ready to pass it as soon as you call the bill,” Simpson wrote. “Governor Perry, there remains only for you to call the bill. Any concerns for time would be quickly wiped away if you would take the bull by the horns and provide leadership on this bill.”
The bill will move forward in the Special Session as HB 41.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Sources close to the Tenth Amendment Center tell us to expect at least 10 other states considering similar legislation in the 2012 legislative session. Utah and Michigan have already joined in. CLICK HERE to track the progress of all “travel freedom” legislation around the country.
Michael Maharrey [send him email] is the Communications Director for the Tenth Amendment Center. He proudly resides in the original home of the Principles of '98 - Kentucky. See his blog archive here and his article archive here. He also maintains the blog, Tenther Gleanings.
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Perry has a long way to go to prove himself after his ambivalence on TSA's intrusive patdowns. I'm an Ohioan, so have no stake in Texas politics. But after reading about the lightbulb legislation and then the anti-groping legislation, I began to think, "Hey, this guy may be worth watching in the upcoming primaries."
Now I'm inclined to believe that he is just another amoral politician with his finger up to test the political winds before taking a stand on anything. We've had enough of that with Obama!
Don't belittle the governor for his (alleged) faults; even if it's him against Obama next year, the key is to get RID of Obama. I'd vote for my Akita (who at least is honest) over Obama! Let's keep our eyes on the prize – the White House, and the possible SCOTUS appointments should that idiot Ginzberg retire.
You mean he's a poser like our Jan Brewer? All talk
HB 41 is virtually identical to the engrossed version of HB1937 passed by the House and sent to the Senate. The only difference is that HB 41 adds language defining consent.
Follow the "HB 41" link in the article, and read the latest version of the bill.
It used to "ban intrusive TSA pat-downs," but now it has been watered down.
Still, it's a step in the right direction.
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I bet we are being played again. Just watch. The TSA will back down if push comes to shove and Perry will be portrayed as a hero by main steam media. When he gets to the White House it will be business as usual.
So pass the damn bill and check the TS A's bluff. What ever happened to that grand old game of Texas hold-em?
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Had he realized he was being filmed … he would not have been such an A** … he woulda put on his mr charming smooth talker face !! ROFL
Well IF ya listen to perry TEXAS is the LEADER !! Yea-a-a right … in what ? Immigrations enforcement ?? or maybe it is the EPA push back ?? Ok must be the obama HC nullification ??
U R RIGHT ON Thomas !!
He's not clueless tho >>> he is a PLAYER !! He knows EXACTLY what he is doing!!
Personally I dont care WHY he did it >>> long as he did it >>> but this is just another political strategy in his "beg me to run" campaign <wink>
If course he is doing it for votes! If it hadn't been for that youtube.com video, we will still be seething about this bill. The sad thing…he had no clue (or so it seemed) that he was being filmed. Kudos to that Texan!
I tend to agree with Mike M., just pass this thing…NOW! Other states are waiting in the wings! Texas is going to have to take the lead on this one, and maybe more, coming down the road. God bless Texas!
Maybe doing this for votes?
Regardless of Perry's motivations, or presidential politics, I'm just glad the bill is going to see the light of day in the Texas legislature. This bill NEEDS to be passed.
I still would NEVER even remotely consider voting for this swine, I don't give a damn what he does! I'm voting for Ron Paul because I have studied his voting record.
If there is any "Bull by the Horns" that needs to be gotten, it's the "Bull" that Perry has been saying, to obfuscate, hinder, and stonewall getting this measure on the agenda!!!! He's been worse than a hypocrite, 'Talking a Good Game," and not WALKING HIS TALK, about standing up to Washington!!!! What a poseur the man is!!!!! HOW can a man, be in office as he's been for 10 1/2 years, and be so clueless? METHINKS Gov. Rick Perry has a bit of RINO somewhere in his political makeup!!!!