Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas Texas State Senator Brandon Creighton & State Rep. Jeff Leach have filed
the 2nd Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Act" to establish a tax-free weekend
for Texans to purchase firearms ammunition and hunting supplies during the last full weekend in August in advance of the fall hunting season which begins on September 1st.
Senator Creighton and Rep. Leach pre-filed their legislation in preparation of the 84th Legislative Session which
convenes January 13 2015.
Filed as SB 228 in the Texas Senate and HB 206 in the Texas House of Representatives this common-sense legislation is a bold step towards protecting and promoting our 2nd Amendment freedoms.
Surrounding states including Louisiana and Mississippi currently have similar tax exemption measures in place towards the purchase of firearms ammunition and certain hunting supplies. http://texasinsider.org/senator-creighton-representative-leach-file-second-amendment-sales-tax-holiday-act/
I am proud to work with Representative Leach on this legislation said Senator Creighton.
Providing this sales tax benefit prior to the start of hunting season will give our retailers an economic boost and our hunters much deserved savings. Texas is blessed with abundant natural resources and opportunities for those who enjoy hunting and the outdoors.
I am glad to encourage the strong hunting culture of our state and certainly to promote our heritage and support of the Second Amendment Creighton said.
Representative Leach stated
At a time when our fundamental constitutional rights are under constant attack I believe Texas has an obligation to take a strong stand on this issue and work vigilantly to promote the Second Amendment.
This legislation ensures that Texas remains at the forefront in the fight to protect our treasured right to keep and bear arms. Further it encourages gun owners and sportsmen to spend their money in Texas and in doing so serves as an economic engine for large and small retailers across the state.
I am honored to work alongside my friend and colleague Senator Creighton to advance this common-sense measure during the 84th Legislative Session."
The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Act is strongly endorsed and supported by the National Rifle Association and the Texas State Rifle Association.
The National Rifle Association thanks Senator Creighton and Representative Leach for introducing Senate Bill 228 and House Bill 206 respectively said Tara Mica State Liaison for the NRA Institute for Legislative Action.
These measures support lawful gun ownership and encourage Texas sportsmen to spend their money here at home. While bolstering our Texas economy this common-sense legislation goes a long way toward promoting our Second Amendment freedoms."
Senator Creighton represents Senate District 4 which includes all of Chambers County as well as portions of Montgomery Harris Galveston and Jefferson Counties. He is currently serving his first term as State Senator.
Representative Leach represents House District 67 which encompasses portions of Plano Allen Richardson and Dallas in Collin County.
