just called hubert vo's office (my rep) in austin 512-463-0568 and
talked with his person there. got my suggestion in.
73...bruce
On 3/9/2015 1:31 AM, Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC wrote:
Cross-posted from the TDXS Reflector:
----- Original Message -----
From: "ARRL Members Only Web site" <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>>
To: <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>>
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2015 5:00 PM
Subject: West Gulf Division Legislative Alert March 2015
> URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT!!!!
>
> IMMEDIATE ACTION NECESSARY!!!
>
> The Texas Business & Industry Committee will meet Tuesday, March 10,
> 2015, at 2:00 PM, in Room E2.016 to consider the ARRL sponsored
> House Bill HB 939.
>
> HB 939 requires that HOAs/Homeowner Associations permit Hams & other
> Texans to install standby electric generators. This bill is important
> as it is the third in a series of four bills which, we hope, will end
> with amateur radio operators obtaining permission to install antennas
> at their residences in Home Owners Associations (HOA’s).
>
> HB 939 was a bill drafted by and introduced by the ARRL West Gulf
> Division — David Woolweaver K5RAV, Director and John Robert Stratton
> N5AUS, Vice Director.
>
> HB 939 is sponsored — at the request of the ARRL West Gulf Division
> — by Rep. Rene Oliviera (Harlingen), Rep. Tony Dale (Cedar Park) and
> Rep. Matt Schaefer (Tyler).
>
> We need you to FAX or CALL — if you can’t fax — the Committee
> member listed before Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Do not email
> – we have learned that due to the volume of emails received,
> Legislators do not timely read emails.
>
> The ONLY effective contact methods are either faxes or telephone
> calls.
>
> This email is being sent to you because you live in the area served by
> Rep. Allen Fletcher’s district.
>
>
> IF YOU SEND A FAX:
>
> We suggest the following language:
>
> Dear State Representative Fletcher:
>
> My name is xxxx yyyyy. I am licensed by the Federal Communications
> Commission as an amateur radio operator.
>
> I am contacting you regarding HB 939 that will be heard by the House
> Business & Industry Committee, of which you are a member, on Tuesday,
> March 10, 2015.
>
> HB 939 will grant Texans the right to install modern, safe, quiet
> standby electric generators to protect their families in the event of
> electrical power outages.
>
> I respectfully request that you vote to recommend passage of HB 939 as
> filed without amendments.
>
> Thank you for your consideration.
>
> Signed
> Xxxx yyyyy
>
>
> IF YOU CALL:
>
> Please tell the staff person to whom you speak (you will not be able
> to speak to the Representative, because they will be in hearings):
>
> (1) Your name is xxxxx yyyyy
>
> (2) You are an amateur radio operator
>
> (3) You are calling about HB 939 that will be heard by the House
> Business & Industry Committee
>
> (4) The bill, as drafted, would permit the installation of modern
> standby electric generators
>
> (5) You respectfully request that Representative Fletcher vote to
> recommend passage of HB 939 without amendments
>
> (6) Thank the staff member for Representative Fletcher’s
> consideration of HB 939.
>
> (7) Say Goodbye and terminate the call.
>
>
> HOUSE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & INDUSTRY – MEMBER TO BE CONTACTED
>
> [DO NOT contact anyone else on the Committee at this Time – the other
> members are being contacted by Hams who live in their district. You are
> being asked to contact Rep. Fletcher because our records indicate you
> live in his District]
>
> Rep. Allen Fletcher
> Capitol Phone: (512) 463-0661
> FAX # (512) 463-4130
>
>
> Whether you contact Representative Fletcher by phone or fax: BE POLITE
> – ALWAYS — elected Representatives and their staff are not our
> enemies.
>
> They want to hear from citizens who support the passage of legislation
> that comes before their Committees — and this is our legislation.
> Some staff members may ask where you are from or for your telephone
> number – it is ok to tell them – it makes you “real” and
> convinces them you are not a phony caller.
>
> It is important we contact the listed member of the Business & Industry
> Committee members immediately – as soon as you receive this email.
>
> There are other members of the Committee, but we are asking all Hams to
> only contact the Committee Members for their districts. Other Hams from
> the other areas of the State will be contacting the Committee Members
> from their areas.
>
> You can fax at any time — that is the reason faxing is the best
> method.
>
> The Representative’s phones will not be answered on Saturday or
> Sunday. If you call, please call only on Monday, March 9, 2015 or
> Tuesday Morning, March 10, 2015. Do not call after 2:00 pm on Tuesday.
>
> If you call and the telephone number is busy – that is good news,
> because it means other hams are calling. KEEP CALLING OR FAXING UNTIL
> YOU GET THROUGH. If you choose to call, please keep your call short.
>
> West Gulf ARRL representatives will attend the hearing and present
> testimony to the Committee supporting HB 939 and requesting passage
> without amendment.
>
> If anyone plans on attending the hearing and presenting testimony,
> please coordinate with the West Gulf by sending an email to N5AUS@
> N5AUS.com or by calling John Robert Stratton at 512-445-6262.
>
> Please email N5AUS and let us know who you contacted, when and what the
> outcome of your contact is expected to be.
>
> Thanks.
>
> David Woolweaver K5RAV, West Gulf Director
> John Robert Stratton N5AUS, West Gulf Vice-Director
> West Gulf Division, ARRL
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
> ARRL West Gulf Division
> Director: David A Woolweaver, K5RAV
> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
Allen R. Brier N5XZ
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