Legislative Day
1-24-05
The time is coming again on Monday 1-24-04, when I must ask all Texas Bikers to give a little time back to the Texas Motorcycle Rights Movement. 1-24-04 is a Monday. Legislative only comes around once every two years. It is a day I would ask everyone to take off of work and drive to Austin, because it is on this day that we must make an impression on the folks down at the capitol. The will (at least in the back of their mind), size up our voting block, on the amount of people who show up. According to the Governor's Motorcycle Safety Proclamation, last May, there are 714,610 licensed motorcycle operators in the State of Texas. On average, there are about 3000 who show up at the capitol on Legislative Day. I would like to see a record number of bikers this year. If you enjoy riding without a helmet, or if you do wear a helmet, and just like having the freedom to choose; if you like being able to afford insurance (yes, if they had their way it could be higher); please show up and let your voice be heard. If you don't like what is happening in the Motorcycle Rights Movement, then you should show up too and again, let your voice be heard. We need everyone to help. Don't be nervous about walking into your Representative's or Senator's office, they do work for you. There will be some meetings on Sunday evenings that will prepare you for your visit. Below is some information from the TMRA2 State office, I hope to see you in Austin.
Here are the finalized plans for the weekend.The State Confederation of Clubs Office will host a Pre Legislative Day Party at Beverly's on South Congress. Everyone is invited. The party begins at 10:00am Sunday with live music and food. The cost will be $10 with the profit going to TMRA 2. Camping is available for those who wish to camp. We will explain what to expect at the capitol in the early afternoon.Texas Confederation of ABATE will hold a meeting at the host hotel at 4:00pm Sunday evening.Immediately following their meeting TMRA 2 will hold an informational meeting at the hotel. We are still in need of experienced persons to act as guides on Monday, please contact the office. Please do not wear T-shirts with inflammatory remarks into the capitol on Monday.
--
SputnikState Chair TMRA 2
OK Texas Riders. We need a list of riders who have been stopped for riding without a helmet and ticketed even if you had the proof of compliance with the law. We especially need anyone who received an unwarranted helmet ticket after Sept. 1,2001. Let us know if the ticket was finally dismissed or you had to pay a fine.If you were stopped for no helmet and were searched or ticketed for an offense other than not wearing a helmet and no helmet ticket was issued we would appreciate that information also. You should be aware by now we are going to revisit the Amendments on the Texas helmet law that allows for stops for not wearing a helmet. If we are to win we need your support. Email this address with name, city of stop and short information of what happened.
Thanks,
--
SputnikState Chair TMRA 2
Flex Your Rights, See you in Austin
Greg Bodin
The Blonde Bomber
Cossacks MC, Nomad
Northwest Texas Confederation of Clubs, Secretary
Chapter Coordinator, Big Spring Chapter - Texas Motorcycle Rights Association
