Texas Motorcycle helmet law

That's TOO funny!!!

 

well, they'll say whatever you want to hear "on the record" the problem
in Texas is that there is no way to know how they actually vote on any
issue because recorded votes are not a requirement of the Texas
Legislature. That's why TMRA2 is also sponsoring a bill this session
(it's in Legislative Council right now) to mandate all votes be recorded
and available for public view. Not just votes on the floor but all
committe actions as well. See, we are far from just a "helmet" group.

Mike

 

Hello again, Mike.. glad you dropped by.. Albert hasn't made it past the
helmet law issue, yet.. Considering his investment in helmets..I can
understand somewhat.. Elmer caught Albert completely off guard when he
informed him about the state income tax legislation that is being proposed..

My e-mails are telling me that quite a few of the good people who just read
this group were taken by surprise, also..

Most don't realize what a benefit groups like TMRA II and ABATE really
provide for them.. Maybe my "junk yard dog" reputation throws them off a
bit..

The west Texas Aquifer projects, which I am just now being brought up to
speed on, is another issue that has been kept quiet .. Of course.. as you
know, my pet peeve is with the insurance issues.. vehicular as well as
homeowners..

The good Lord and weather permitting, I'm planning to leave on the 22nd and
be in Austin on the morning of the 23rd.. for the morning get together.. I
haven't looked at my calendar so I'm flexible.. I'm planning on a full week
at legislature.. I can leave earlier, if necessary, but it is doubtful that
I can make a quick turnaround.. We'll talk on landline and get a more
compatible schedule.. I'm really not supposed to make that kind of trip by
myself, yet.. Regards to you and the missus..

Your friend in Irving
Bill Walker

 

I think this has gone as far as it needs too. I'll just leave this part of
the debate go. I've said my peace and made my tiny point, the rest is just
venting and we really don't need any more of that.

 

We for one tap a legislator and tell them what we want the bill to say. The
legislator gets their staff to draft it and present it as a bill. So if we
didn't start it, it wouldn't have happened (nothing tough to prove there).
Next is the direct involvement of our people by face to face, letters,
emails, or faxes.
In the case of pay at the pump where they were going to raise the gas tax by
$.50 a gallon, we got everyone to make phone calls to the committee members
until the committee chair said stop, the bill is dead, and it was.
In two cases the legislators (house) told us that it was us that changed
their minds and got them motivated to our cause.

Legislators told us they were convinced of our arguments and told us we made
the difference. One even made the comment that he was surprised how smart
the bikers actually were with their arguments and the bills they presented.

State, county, city. Working with businesses to eliminate discriminatory
practices, standing up to judges in the courts, working with the dps. Many
members go beyond the charter and assist local communities in fund raisers
for charities.

Going to the courts and getting tickets overturned. Talking to businesses to
eliminate discriminatory practices. Giving educational seminars to convince
regular people to run for office and win. Seminars on how to work the Texas
legislation and political process. We open our meetings and seminars (no
membership required) to the public so that anyone can come and learn the
legislative process in Texas.
Our state chair was one of the speakers at the first class for judges in
Austin on the then new helmet law.
Several members (including myself) have been asked to explain the Texas
Political process in the high school classes in Texas. I yielded my
invitation to an aid for Victor Morales. Our state chair gave insight as to
how grass root organizations work in the Texas Legislator and TMRA 2 was
published in a political science book still used at UT.
We do more than meet once every two years for political battle. We are
lobbyist, activist, spokespersons, educators, and regular people trying to
put Texas politics back in the hands of the people.

http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=warrior&x=9&y=15
Online Webster

Function: noun
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle English werriour, from Old North French werreieur, from
werreier to make war, from werre war -- more at war: a man engaged or
experienced in warfare; broadly : a person engaged in some struggle or
conflict <poverty warriors>

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=warrior
1.. One who is engaged in or experienced in battle.
2.. One who is engaged aggressively or energetically in an activity,
cause, or conflict: neighborhood warriors fighting against developers.
From webster and other sources the term warrior stands for a couple of
things. Those that are experienced in warfare and those that engaged in some
struggle or conflict as shown by the two examples above. So by the
definition of the dictionary Legislative Warrior is an appropriate title.
Now as far as our troops, I call those in battle (US) soldiers, marines,
airman, and seaman. It serves the purpose of defining who they are and what
they stand for. Warrior to me has long been a generic term applied to causes
rather than actual bloody battles. A Marine will always be prefered to be
called a Marine rather than any warrior. (Semper Fi)

 

We brought it to the Legislator to introdice.

 

ZVZ--Nope.. the rigamarole is all about the government TELLING you that
you have to wear the damned thing.. The big ruckus is all about your
freedom of choice .. All the noise is about someone dictating what you
should decide for yourself.. If you fail to comply, they can take your
money away from you.. BILLWALKER
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your right,if I was a ''dooRagger'', and disliked helmets, I'd pay more
tenzion to yalls talking points, is that whatCherSaying? Its kinda like
we hafta wear seat belts in the cages. I guess we lost that one, huh?
But, I kinda strap up and git-along. ''I think the government
is worried about our population deminishing, ya reckon?''

‹›‘Have a Good'un’›››BJAY›››

 

ZVZ--Nope.. the rigamarole is all about the government TELLING you that
you have to wear the damned thing.. The big ruckus is all about your
freedom of choice .. All the noise is about someone dictating what you
should decide for yourself.. If you fail to comply, they can take your
money away from you.. BILLWALKER
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your right,if I was a ''dooRagger'', and disliked helmets, I'd pay more
tenzion to yalls talking points, is that whatCherSaying?

You just ain't no "dooragger" for sure.. I think you just like to wear them
ol' fancy lids you spend all Mz. Honey's money on... I'm tellin'..

Its kinda like
we hafta wear seat belts in the cages. I guess we lost that one, huh?

Yeah .. we sure did.. All you go-along cage riders kinda lost your nerve so
we never did get up a big enough crowd to "win" it.. LOL

But, I kinda strap up and git-along. ''I think the government
is worried about our population deminishing, ya reckon?''

Now that one is a real hoot, Bjay.. Mz. Honey is gonna git'cha...

Your friend in Irving
Bill Walker

<>'Have a Good'un'>>>BJAY>>>

 

Yep.. Yep.. Yep.. If you'd like to joing the legislative battle to help
overcome these damned pirhanya's (sp).. You can meet with a fine group of
biker Warriors in Austin on the 23rd of this month.. Interested in some
details.. Let me know..

Your friend in Irving
Bill Walker