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.htmIf 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.usVice Chair Rep. Chente Quintanilla
Phone: 512-463-0613
Fax: 512-463-1237
chente.quintanilla@house.state.tx.usMembers:
Rep. Joe Driver
Phone: 512-463-0574
Fax: 512-463-1481
joe.driver@house.state.tx.usRep. Charlie Geren
Phone: 512-463-0610
Fax: 512-463-8310
charlie.geren@house.state.tx.usRep. Roland Gutierrez
Phone: 512-463-0452
Fax: 512-463-1447
roland.gutierrez@house.state.tx.usRep. Patricia Harless
Phone: 512-463-0496
Fax: 512-463-1507
patricia.harless@house.state.tx.usRep. John Kuempel
Phone: 512-463-0602
Fax: 512-480-0391
john.kuempel@house.state.tx.usRep. Jose Menendez
Phone: 512-463-0634
Fax: 512-463-7668
jose.menendez@house.state.tx.usRep. Senfronia Thompson
Phone: 512-463-0720
Fax: 512-463-6306
senfronia.thompson@house.state.tx.usAlso 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.
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