HB1892 Passes with HB2772 Language
123 to 17
CorridorWatch.org was in the
House for the action.
David Stall and Linda Stall of
CorridorWatch were joined by Terri Hall
of San Antonio Toll Party in the gallery
seats above the State House floor.
Together we watched a team of
Representatives led by Rep. Kolkhorst
working the room while Representative
Krusee looked like a man at a party who
didn't know anyone in the
room. Transportation Chair Krusee led
the opposition that included his Vice
Chair Larry Phillips, and Fred Hill.
Several Reps assisted Lois Kolkhorst's
effort. We especially watched Pickett,
Harper-Brown, Coleman, and Leibowitz
help with the amendment.
At 3:15 the House took up HB1892
for consideration.
For the next four hours HB1892 was
debated and amended and amended. Most
notable was the Kolkhorst amendment
attaching the language of HB2772.
Altogether twenty-two amendments were
offered.
At 5:01 the Kolkhorst amendment
was put to a vote.
One hundred thirty-four voted For and
only five voted Against. Those voting
against the 2-year moratorium were Reps.
Deshotel, Escobar, Krusee and Lucio.
At 7:14 the final vote was
taken: 123 For, 17 Against.
We are now a giant leap closer to a
2-year moratorium. Next we turn our
attention to the Senate.
Congratulations Texas!
We are one big step closer to
stopping the Trans Texas Corridor.
Thank You!
David & Linda Stall
CorridorWatch.org
