This will be your Warrior until further notice.
We will attempt to keep you updated with Email as things progress at the capitol. We are simply not getting enough reports from Chapters and Advisors to fill a Warrior.
The Texas Independence Day Rally was a huge success for the association.
Thanks to all the Sponsors and volunteers who came out to help. Lee’s Wrecker service was a sponsor and also a check point on the Poker Run. At his own expense he furnished a Bar-B-Que sandwich and a Lone Star Beer to the participants. Nearly 150 riders made the ride with the winner getting $350.
Mando of El Paso designed some beautiful Rally shirts and they all sold.
State Rep. Terri Hodge had a flag flown over the capitol in honor of TMRA 2 and the Texas Independence Day Rally. Skunk of Skunk Dots Magazine bought that special item during the auction paying $600 for it. Trisha Zettler of Hubbard became the proud owner of the Custom Built Harley given away Saturday night.
Again thanks to everyone who took part in making this a success. Eight new members have signed up on Pay Pal since attending the Rally.
The Road Block Bill came up in committee and I was unable to attend. I sent written testimony and state Secretary Terri and Stephanie did a fine job of representing us for the hearing. The Bill was left pending in committee. They also testified against spending money to advertise the Trans Texas Corridor. After their testimony they passed out copies of our Equal Access Bill (HB 1569) to over 50 State Reps. My health has kept them busy at the capitol. You can contact your Representative and ask them to support the Bill.
Paul Landers and I have met with a group of interested parties on the helmet Bill Senator Carona planned to introduce this session. After four meetings we finally hammered out a Bill we could accept. (SB 1967) is a Bill I believe we can all live with. For sure it is better than we had and a lot better than the one we killed last session.
New Riders must take a Rider Training Course
No specific $$ amount is mentioned in the insurance clause
Not wearing a helmet is NOT probable cause for a traffic stop
Our Failure To Yield wording is included in the Bill
And Senator Carona will work with us to get our Rider Training Fund rededicated.
Either Bill can be read at www.capitol.state.tx.us
There are several Gang Bills introduced at the capitol this session. Many of them have come from Senator Carona. His people have been going around in the House seeking support for his Bills. I guess he doesn’t realize we have friends on that side of the aisle. While Terri and Stephanie were passing out our Equal Access Bill they stopped in one office where they received some unexpected information. They were told by a biker that Carona’s staff were pushing his gang Bill stating that it was aimed at the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. Forewarned is forearmed. I will be meeting with some of our members down there Monday to put them on alert to keep us posted.
Midget is hosting a Bass Fishing Tournament at Lake Livingston Saturday March 21st. Entry fee is $25 with 60% pay back to winner. Biggest Bass gets a Rod and Reel.Sign up and weigh in will be at Patrick’s Ferry Boat Ramp. Sign in starts at 5:00am – start fishing at 6:00am. Be in line by 3:00pm for weigh in. Fishermen may put in at any ramp after sigh in.
Fish Fry at Porkchop’s Ice House after Tournament. For more info call Midget 281-743-4027 or Adam 936-662-6842. Free tent camping call 936-377-5474
Dist. 22 Report *The Heart of Texas Chapter meeting for March was well attended, although not as many as February’s. I hope to see a good crowd at the next meeting too. It’s always on the 2nd Sunday at 1pm at Jim’s Cycle Shop in Axtell. We discussed the previous District Advisor’s meeting, and the status of the Helmet bill, as well as our Equal Access bill. Some members had a report on a local establishment that did not allow colors to be worn, and were advised to provide an incident report to the State office. Members were reminded to bring their membership dues current, and several did at that time while others took applications with them.
The Lake Granbury Liberty Riders Chapter had a meeting in February, which was the 1st in awhile. There was a good turnout, and plans were discussed for a membership drive. I would like to thank Seabee and Smiley for never giving up, and for having a good meeting. If anyone needs information, their phone number is 817-573-5891. The meetings are scheduled for the 4th Wednesday of the month at the VFW in Granbury. Our bills were discussed, along with bills we will kill (like the roadblock bill).
If anyone would like to help out, anywhere in the District, or has any questions, let me know.
My email is txhdryder@att.net and my phone is 254.582.9291, so contact me with any questions or comments that you might have.
Ride Safe & Ride Free (while U steelcan)!
Greg
Ride Free Ride Sober
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