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Title: RPOA Action Alert - OPPOSE HB 1451!! Post by: jls41 on March 10, 2011, 08:01:54 am March 9, 2011
Texas Action Alert! OPPOSE HB 1451! A Public Hearing on HB 1451 is scheduled for 8:00 AM Tuesday, March 15th, by the Licensing & Administrative Committee. Room E2-012 in the Capitol Building. Bill sponsor is Rep. Senfronia Thompson who also serves on the committee. This is the HSUS and Texas Humane Legislation Network's "Puppy Elimination Bill" that HSUS vowed to get passed in every state after failing at the federal level in 2005. This is a direct attack on American Kennel Club, Cat Fanciers' Association and other show/hobby exhibitors. It is deceptive to say it is only directed at "puppymills and kittymills." But when do the extremists ever tell the truth - especially when legislation is involved? We are truly David up against Goliath as HSUS has poured millions into our state to get this passed. Just remember that David won that battle! We have as much passion to protect our animals as the extremists have to eliminate them by regulating them out of existence. For a copy of HB 1451 and RPOA Talking Points, go to Tiny URL: http://preview.tinyurl.com/47mgxrx or http://www.rpoatexasoutreach.org/LobbyDay2011/PositionsOnBillsFiled2011.htm If you can attend this committee hearing, please let us know at rpoa@texas.net . RPOA OPPOSES this bill for the following reasons: 1. This bill is a "blank check" for animal rights extremists to end all breeding of dogs and cats in Texas. The bill is not their "goal;" it's their starting point. 2. All "rules" remain to be written. "You won't know what's in it until it passes," as Speaker Pelosi said about ObamaCare. 3. No Breeding = No Pets = No Vets = No Pet Supplies. 4. These radical extremists have a deep hatred for all cat and dog breeders and say that every show dog bred causes the death of a shelter dog. 5. HSUS and THLN both say "Get anything passed and come back later!" See our website for more Talking Points. Make your message personal. Contact committee members below with phone calls, letters, faxes. On emails place "OPPOSE HB 1451" in your subject line. When calling, register with the receptionist as "OPPOSING HB 1451." Committee Clerk: Jeff Madden (512) 463-0798 Texas Licensing & Administrative Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Hamilton Phone: 512-463-0412 Fax: 512-463-1915 mike.hamilton@house.state.tx.us Vice Chair Rep. Chente Quintanilla Phone: 512-463-0613 Fax: 512-463-1237 chente.quintanilla@house.state.tx.us Members: Rep. Joe Driver Phone: 512-463-0574 Fax: 512-463-1481 joe.driver@house.state.tx.us Rep. Charlie Geren Phone: 512-463-0610 Fax: 512-463-8310 charlie.geren@house.state.tx.us Rep. Roland Gutierrez Phone: 512-463-0452 Fax: 512-463-1447 roland.gutierrez@house.state.tx.us Rep. Patricia Harless Phone: 512-463-0496 Fax: 512-463-1507 patricia.harless@house.state.tx.us Rep. John Kuempel Phone: 512-463-0602 Fax: 512-480-0391 john.kuempel@house.state.tx.us Rep. Jose Menendez Phone: 512-463-0634 Fax: 512-463-7668 jose.menendez@house.state.tx.us Rep. Senfronia Thompson Phone: 512-463-0720 Fax: 512-463-6306 senfronia.thompson@house.state.tx.us Also contact your own representative and senator with your opposition. If you don't know who they are yet, go to the Texas Legislature website: http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/ , type in your name and address. They all have their own web page to email directly. Subscribe to this announcement only email list to stay informed regarding all Texas animal issues by emailing: TX_RPOA_E-News-subscribe@yahoogroups.com |