I contacted the PH committee's clerk's office and they stated that the bill will NOT be voted on today.

The committees never vote "no" on something. If they want to let it die, they just don't vote. That is what is happening to our bill.

Representative Gattis has been pushing Chair Kolkhorst for a vote, to no avail.

If HB 3282 is important to you, then we need your help. Chair Kolkhorst and ALL the committee members need to be contacted so they know how desperately ordinary Texans need this bill. Can you find 5 friends to call also?

Remember how at the Public Hearing, Patrick Buzbee (Foghorn Leghorn) stood up and sputtered that if this were law, then "everybody would come out of the woodwork trying to make a buck!"

Gosh, wouldn't that be terrible? People legally trying to make money?? What on earth has this state come to? That they are listening to THAT garbage?

Chair Kolkhorst's office:
512-463-0600

Public Health Committee office (ask for Anne-Marie)
512-463-0806

Call these committee members and PRESS them for a vote and ASK what their position on HB 3282 is:
http://www.house.state.tx.us/committees/list81/410.htm

Make noise.

Awesome, Kelley! Thanks for the info. I will get on it!

Thanks for the info Kelley. I will start making phone calls now!

Count me in too!

I just got off the phone with Rachel in rep. Laubenburg's office, of whom I am a constituent. Rachel said that Rep. Laubenburg and several of the committee members would support the bill if it came to a vote, but because the bill was met with such strong opposition at the hearing that something has given the chair "cold feet" about bringing it up for a vote. She said its 100% the chair's decision and she doesn't know why it hasn't been brought up, but that she has been waiting for 1 week or 2 for most bills, but where we are with HB 3282 is not good. She said she's sure that Gattis has brought it up with the chair to bring it up to a vote and that there's not much else she can recommend...

Ok, then we need to get a surge of support to get rid of her cold feet. If you are following this thread, and want this bill to pass, please, PLEASE call! I know there are some of you reading this who are thinking we have it under control, and your help is not needed. NOT TRUE!! We need you! ALL of you! Like Kelley said, the situation is critical, and only we can get something done.

Come on guys! We *can* do this! We *need* this!

I called and it went straight to voicemail. (I called the committee number.) I left a message for Anne Marie. I'll try to call again later.

I just hung up with Rep. Kolkhorst's office and voiced my support. She took down my name and said she'd pass along my support. I'm one of Rep. Kolkhorst's constituents, so hopefully that helps nudge her along! I'll see if I can get some local friends to call and support it!

Yes. And YOUR call could be the call that makes a difference. Don't think that well everyone else is calling so I don't need to.

Just call the numbers Kelley gave and say that you would like to urge Rep. Kolkhorst to put House Bill 8232 on the agenda to be voted on.

Really, that's all you have to say. I understand if you are shy or aren't a phone person. But please PLEASE do this. We need this bill to pass.

I just called Rep. Kolkhorst office. I was nervous and I don't remember if I told them my name. Oh well, he said he would pass it along that I supported it. Ha that means I can call again tommorrow and give my name and they'll think it is 2 people.
Texas Cake decorators unite and call! Remember the Alamo! LOL not that has anything to do with it, just a rousing cheer lol

Yes, yes, yes! I am as shy as they come, but the people who answer the phone are very nice, understanding and they actually WANT to listen to you. I have not felt one time that I have been a bother to anyone, which is what I feel when I pick up the phone to call. Please please CALL.

I just emailed all my local friends (not that many as I'm new to the area), but hopefully I'll get some more to call. I posted a note on my facebook as well, asking all Texans to call. Maybe if we make enough noise, she'll call a vote just to get us to stop calling! hahaha

I agree! The woman who answered thanked me for calling and voicing my opinion. She said they WANT to hear from us about it! She was grateful I was getting involved. Made me want to call again!

Yes! The aides answering the phones are very friendly, and happy to take your info. Don't worry that they might give you the 3rd degree or anything. Just tell them your name, where you are from, that you support HB 3282, and you urge Rep. Kolkhorst to put it on the agenda for a vote. My phone logged the call as lasting about a minute. A minute is not too much to ask for, for the ability to sell cakes legally for a lifetime. (yeah, cheesy line. I know )

Okay, I just called. I'll see if I can find anyone else who's willing to make a quick phone call. She said that they log every phone call in support of the bill and that they are actually getting quite a few calls which is awesome. But seriously everyone who hasn't called, it takes just a few seconds to voice your support.

I called earlier but didn't leave my name. I guess I should call again. I know a few people I can ask to call as well.

I called, my mom called, and my BFF called. I wrote them a script and they called and read it then gave their name and number. That was it. Like Lanibird said - it only takes a minute!

My mom, my grandma, 2 of my aunts and my cousin have called so far and I sent out a mass text so hopefully those people will call too. I'm about to call back. AuntEm, I'll let ya know what they say.

I just called - the aide was very nice and said they have been getting LOTS of calls today about it.

KEEP IT UP. MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE!!!

I got a recording. Anyone else get that?

I just called and have asked my entire office to do the same.

I told them I would bring them cake as a prize for helping out!

Awesome!!! This is so wonderful! Keep it going guys!!!!

I just signed the petition, wrote Rep. Eissler, and am about to copy and send the sample letter, as well.

To all that spearheaded HB 3282...THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Now, I/we will be able to profit from our passion!

I called but they didn't take my name. Does that make a difference?

I just got my Dad and my sister to call! there are a couple other people I can ask. I'll try to get my 5 other people Maybe if enough people call they'll have a special meeting to vote on it. Just to get us out of their hair.

Call Y'all! We'll show them cake decorators are a force to be reckoned with!

My assistant just called and was told they may vote tomorrow. ?

I also posted a bulletin on my facebook.

I just called and did it, they said they'll pass it along. Gonna try to get other peeps involved now