Texas secede? (Dallas, Alamo, Spade: landscaping, neighborhood, contractor)

[Jrsgun]

Here is Texas's Firearm Freedom's Act:
81R9687 DAK-F By: BermanH.B. No. 1863 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. FINDINGS. (a) The Legislature of the State of Texas makes findings as stated in this section. (b) The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees to the states and their people all powers not granted to the federal government elsewhere in the constitution and reserves to the state and people of Texas certain powers as they were understood at the time that Texas was admitted to statehood in 1845. The guaranty of those powers is a matter of contract between the state and people of Texas and the United States dating from the time Texas became a state. (c) The Ninth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees to the people rights not granted in the constitution and reserves to the people of Texas certain rights as they were understood at the time that Texas became a state. The guaranty of those rights is a matter of contract between the state and people of Texas and the United States dating from the time Texas became a state. (d) The regulation of intrastate commerce is vested in the states under the Ninth and Tenth Amendments to the United States Constitution if not expressly preempted by federal law. The United States Congress has not expressly preempted state regulation of intrastate commerce relating to the manufacture on an intrastate basis of firearms, firearms accessories, and ammunition. (e) The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution reserves to the people the right to keep and bear arms as that right was understood at the time that Texas became a state, and the guaranty of the right is a matter of contract between the state and people of Texas and the United States dating from the time Texas became a state. (f) Section 23, Article I, Texas Constitution, clearly secures to Texas citizens the right to keep and bear arms. This constitutional protection is unchanged from the date the constitution was adopted in 1876. SECTION 2. DECLARATION. The Legislature of the State of Texas declares that a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition manufactured in Texas, as described by Chapter 2003, Business & Commerce Code, as added by this Act, that remains within the borders of Texas: (1) has not traveled in interstate commerce; and (2) is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, including registration, under the authority of the United States Congress to regulate interstate commerce. SECTION 3. Title 99, Business & Commerce Code, is amended by adding Chapter 2003 to read as follows: CHAPTER 2003. INTRASTATE MANUFACTURE OF A FIREARM, A FIREARM ACCESSORY, OR AMMUNITION Sec. 2003.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1)"Firearm accessory" means an item that is used in conjunction with or mounted on a firearm but is not essential to the basic function of a firearm. The term includes a telescopic or laser sight, magazine, flash or sound suppressor, folding or aftermarket stock and grip, speedloader, ammunition carrier, and light for target illumination. (2)"Generic and insignificant part" means an item that has manufacturing or consumer product applications other than inclusion in a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition. The term includes a spring, screw, nut, and pin. (3)"Manufacture" includes forging, casting, machining, or another process for working a material. Sec. 2003.002. MEANING OF MANUFACTURED IN THIS STATE. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition is manufactured in this state if the item is manufactured: (1) in this state from basic materials; and (2)without the inclusion of any part imported from another state other than a generic and insignificant part. (b)For the purposes of this chapter, a firearm is manufactured in this state if it is manufactured as described by Subsection (a) without regard to whether a firearm accessory imported into this state from another state is attached to or used in conjunction with it. Sec.2003.003.NOT SUBJECT TO FEDERAL REGULATION. (a) A firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is manufactured in this state and remains in this state is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, including registration, under the authority of the United States Congress to regulate interstate commerce. (b)A basic material from which a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition is manufactured in this state, including unmachined steel and unshaped wood, is not a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition and is not subject to federal regulation under the authority of the United States Congress to regulate interstate commerce as if it actually were a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition. Sec. 2003.004. EXCEPTIONS. This chapter does not apply to: (1)a firearm that cannot be carried and used by one person; (2)a firearm that has a bore diameter greater than 1.5 inches and that uses smokeless powder and not black powder as a propellant; (3)ammunition with a projectile that explodes using an explosion of chemical energy after the projectile leaves the firearm; or (4)a firearm that discharges two or more projectiles with one activation of the trigger or other firing device. Sec. 2003.005. MARKETING OF FIREARMS. A firearm manufactured and sold in this state must have the words "Made in Texas" clearly stamped on a central metallic part, such as the receiver or frame. Sec.2003.006.ATTORNEY GENERAL. (a) The attorney general shall defend a citizen of this state whom the federal government attempts to prosecute, claiming the power to regulate interstate commerce, for violation of a federal law concerning the manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition manufactured and retained in this state. (b)On written notification to the attorney general by a citizen of the citizen's intent to manufacture a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition to which this chapter applies, the attorney general shall seek a declaratory judgment from a federal district court in this state that this chapter is consistent with the United States Constitution. SECTION 4. This Act applies only to a firearm, a firearm accessory, as that term is defined by Section 2003.001, Business & Commerce Code, as added by this Act, and ammunition that is manufactured on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 5. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.

ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES & LET THE BATTLE BEGIN
GOD BLESS TEXAS & THE MILITARY

[raymondm]

i wish we could and would secede, this country needs texas more than texas need this country. i dont think its fair that while us texans have a good economy and not in debt and doing everythung right as a state, we have to suffer too alont with the rest of the air head states becuase they cant take care of their own. the only thing i would worry about if texas secede, the kkk will be back again and blacks will become slaves again. texas is already prosecuting blacks harder than any other race now and the law isnt on blacks side now.

[Spade]

Originally Posted by raymondm

i wish we could and would secede, this country needs texas more than texas need this country. i dont think its fair that while us texans have a good economy and not in debt and doing everythung right as a state, we have to suffer too alont with the rest of the air head states becuase they cant take care of their own. the only thing i would worry about if texas secede, the kkk will be back again and blacks will become slaves again. texas is already prosecuting blacks harder than any other race now and the law isnt on blacks side now.

The comment in bold is why the majority of the nation wouldn't mind seeing Texas become it's own nation and it's because of the arrogance that some Texans have. They think to high of themselves. I love the spirit of individualism that is in Texas but there is a limit to that.

[Jrsgun]

raymondm,
Texas is not out to secede just yet,they are joining with other states to claim back their state sovereignty by keeping the federal government from infringing on states rights under the U.S. Constitution.Slavery will not be in the picture. You would be surprised at how people feel about blacks now days. The only thing I dislike are those who act like rear ends and people who will not work for a living,and expect hand outs from other people.

ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES & LET THE BATTLE BEGIN
GOD BLESS TEXAS & THE MILITARY

[Jrsgun]

Spade,
You do not know a whole lot about Texas and considering your attitude about Texans it would be a pleasure to help you out of Texas with a boot to the rear anatomy. There are a lot of Blacks in Texas,which are native born, that would love to help you out of Texas as well.

ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES & LET THE BATTLE BEGIN
GOD BLESS TEXAS & THE MILITARY

[Ct_bow]

There's alot of posts claiming Texans are arrogant. Being from Connecticut I can say there is definetly something different about Texans attitude towards their state. But I dont think it is arrogance, I see it as pride. What's wrong with being proud of your state? I never heard anyone say they were proud of being from Connecticut, Rhode Island, Florida, etc (fill in the blank) like they do in Texas. I remember when the vast majority Americans were proud of their country, in good times and bad. And during the bad times it caused pain in the hearts of Americans. But not now, there's very little American pride left in this country. It's good to see some people are proud of where they come from so I say thumbs up to Texas pride!

I plan on moving out of the 'blue state' northeast sometime in the future. But if the direction of this country doesnt change soon and the 'state soveriegnty' movement gains momentum I'm moving to Texas sooner than I planned.

[Angel713]

I was born and raised in Texas, but the second it secedes (it won't, just think about all the new taxes and what would happen), I'll be moving out.

[TexanByBirth]

Originally Posted by raymondm

i wish we could and would secede, this country needs texas more than texas need this country. i dont think its fair that while us texans have a good economy and not in debt and doing everythung right as a state, we have to suffer too alont with the rest of the air head states becuase they cant take care of their own. the only thing i would worry about if texas secede, the kkk will be back again and blacks will become slaves again. texas is already prosecuting blacks harder than any other race now and the law isnt on blacks side now.

Um, no they wouldn't.

[TexanByBirth]

Originally Posted by Ct_bow

There's alot of posts claiming Texans are arrogant. Being from Connecticut I can say there is definetly something different about Texans attitude towards their state. But I dont think it is arrogance, I see it as pride. What's wrong with being proud of your state? I never heard anyone say they were proud of being from Connecticut, Rhode Island, Florida, etc (fill in the blank) like they do in Texas. I remember when the vast majority Americans were proud of their country, in good times and bad. And during the bad times it caused pain in the hearts of Americans. But not now, there's very little American pride left in this country. It's good to see some people are proud of where they come from so I say thumbs up to Texas pride!

I plan on moving out of the 'blue state' northeast sometime in the future. But if the direction of this country doesnt change soon and the 'state soveriegnty' movement gains momentum I'm moving to Texas sooner than I planned.

I agree, there's nothing wrong with taking pride in where you are from. It only becomes bad when you take it too far. With Texas being an independent nation at one time, there will always be a feeling of pride in the population. Texas ftw.

[Spade]

Originally Posted by Jrsgun

Spade,
You do not know a whole lot about Texas and considering your attitude about Texans it would be a pleasure to help you out of Texas with a boot to the rear anatomy. There are a lot of Blacks in Texas,which are native born, that would love to help you out of Texas as well.

ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES & LET THE BATTLE BEGIN
GOD BLESS TEXAS & THE MILITARY

First of all I was rasied in Texas. I grew up in Central Texas on a military base. I stick up for Texas everytime on this board and various others on the internet and would have no problem living in one of the large cities of Texas (preferbly Houston). Don't presume to tell me what I know because you know nothing about me and never will. I AM black and the church that I attended while in Texas was the Christian House of Prayer and my mother still attends there to this day and lives in Killeen and they all are proud Americans who believe in the Lord and voted for Obama. Just because someone has different beliefs than you does not make them any less holy or any less American or Texan. You need to come to grips that it is not all about you. But about all of us. Most blacks in Texas would disagree with seceding (as already pointed out in many various blogs and message boards centered around black americans) anyway. Don't even try to make this personal. Just keep it on the only level you know how please. Preciate it.