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On May 11, patrons at the Brownsville Central Library were startled to hear one single gunshot explode the normally quiet atmosphere inside the building.
The library visitors – mainly children and students and their parents – were evacuated by library employees to safety as a man lay dying in front of the coffeeshop by the checkout counter.
The shooting occurred after what police said was a verbal altercation that occurred between 33-year-old Humberto Paz and Vahid Khaledi, 71, who was found unresponsive at the scene with a gunshot wound to the head. Paz didn't shoot the gun anymore, but stayed sitting at his table until police arrived and arrested him.
This generated concerns from the public that demanded that city officials provide more security for library visitors and many demanded that guns be prohibited from being brought into the facility.
However, with the new gun laws that had ben passed in the state legislature, having a gun in a library was allowed.
“I’m thrilled to share that I have filed my initial round of bills for the upcoming legislative session. These bills were developed in collaboration with various community stakeholders," she said.
"I believe these initiatives will make a positive difference in our community and across our great state. In order to enhance safety and accessibility for all members of our community, I am introducing the following bill(s)."
HB 1138: was filed in response to the tragic shooting incident at the Brownsville Public Library last summer. It empowers municipalities and counties to prohibit firearms in libraries they establish and operate.
HB 1138: was filed in response to the tragic shooting incident at the Brownsville Public Library last summer. It empowers municipalities and counties to prohibit firearms in libraries they establish and operate.
HB 1136: directs the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to study the parking needs of individuals with disabilities, particularly disabled veterans and those with mobility impairments. The goal is to evaluate current laws and regulations regarding designated parking spaces and recommend improvements.
HB 1126: permits judges to utilize tinting for their vehicles to improves their security.
"I have introduced several bills to strengthen our local economy and prepare our workforce for the future, focusing on enhancing skills training and education," her statement reads..
HB 1154: initiates a skilled labor task force in Cameron County. This task force will connect businesses, government officials, and educators to improve workforce training and address skills gaps—ultimately strengthening our local economy.
HB 1147: will establish a six-week training course on workplace soft skills in Cameron County under the Texas Workforce Commission. HB 1114: aims to improve how Texas schools are rated by adding new factors that reflect student success, such as achievements in the arts, bilingual education, and career readiness, while recognizing accomplishments beyond test scores, like college credits and industry certifications.
"I will always work to support families and promote health in our community. I’ve introduced the following bills to continue that work."
HB 1127: protects mothers' rights to breastfeed at work, requiring state agencies to support breastfeeding.
HB 1119: improves data collection on mental health bed allocation by adding evaluations of resources, funding methods, and the impact of current protocols on state-funded beds, aiming to increase transparency and improve access to mental health resources.
"Protecting individual privacy and ensuring accountability is more important than ever, which is why I’ve introduced the following legislation focused on these issues," Gamez continued..
HB 1125: prevents government settlement agreements from silencing victims that have been subject to sexual assault or discrimination.
HB 1121: holds individuals legally accountable for sharing intimate photos or videos without permission, including those that have been altered using technology like AI.
"As our team continues to gear up for the Legislative session additional bills will be filed. I am dedicated to collaborating with my fellow legislators to enact meaningful policy change. Here’s to a successful 89th Legislative Session!,” she stated.
HB 1126: permits judges to utilize tinting for their vehicles to improves their security.
"I have introduced several bills to strengthen our local economy and prepare our workforce for the future, focusing on enhancing skills training and education," her statement reads..
HB 1154: initiates a skilled labor task force in Cameron County. This task force will connect businesses, government officials, and educators to improve workforce training and address skills gaps—ultimately strengthening our local economy.
HB 1147: will establish a six-week training course on workplace soft skills in Cameron County under the Texas Workforce Commission. HB 1114: aims to improve how Texas schools are rated by adding new factors that reflect student success, such as achievements in the arts, bilingual education, and career readiness, while recognizing accomplishments beyond test scores, like college credits and industry certifications.
"I will always work to support families and promote health in our community. I’ve introduced the following bills to continue that work."
HB 1127: protects mothers' rights to breastfeed at work, requiring state agencies to support breastfeeding.
HB 1119: improves data collection on mental health bed allocation by adding evaluations of resources, funding methods, and the impact of current protocols on state-funded beds, aiming to increase transparency and improve access to mental health resources.
"Protecting individual privacy and ensuring accountability is more important than ever, which is why I’ve introduced the following legislation focused on these issues," Gamez continued..
HB 1125: prevents government settlement agreements from silencing victims that have been subject to sexual assault or discrimination.
HB 1121: holds individuals legally accountable for sharing intimate photos or videos without permission, including those that have been altered using technology like AI.
"As our team continues to gear up for the Legislative session additional bills will be filed. I am dedicated to collaborating with my fellow legislators to enact meaningful policy change. Here’s to a successful 89th Legislative Session!,” she stated.
12 comments:
Rep. Gamez is the best.
"The Best of the Best".
das al she's gonna do until next re-election time. four years mamando. YOUR TAXPAYERS DOLLARS AT WORK
The issue at the library was not that a person had a firearm on them. The issue was that a seriously unstable and diagnosed mentally sick individual was in possession of a firearm. Establishing "gun-free" zones does ZERO to stop would-be criminals from entering those places. In fact, it has been shown to be an attractant to would-be criminals in that they know no concealed carriers will be present allowing them free reign to do whatever terrible things they wish to do there. Lawmakers who attempt to restrict law abiding gun owners from being able to defend themselves aid only the criminals. Responsible gun ownership is not a crime. Carrying a firearm is not a crime. Restricting ones ability to self-defense by creating laws that prohibit legal carry is unconstitutional and will be struck down if-IF they were to ever go into law. Personal security is your personal responsibility. When seconds matter, police are only minutes away. No one is coming to save you in those precious seconds. You must be your own cavalry, be prepared, be safe and aware and always stay strapped.
8:53 am Your mother still,
Da-llas nalgas.
We need results not emotions
She is as ding bat as they come. If she tries to mess with any federal gun laws she will done for a next election.
Not happening in a Republican Legislature. Stop lying.
you'r in a combat zone so stop introducing your stupid bill and besides racist republicans will not support your ass stupid bill. PENDEJA. guns are a necessity here. ESTUPIDA!!
"It" is a thieving ding bat. She wishes she had half the education Gamez has.
they heard someone was giving away free enchiladas y tacos, das why they are running. empinadas empinadas ooops sorrie enchiladas enchiladas bola de pidiches...
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That proposed law wouldn't have stopped that mentally ill shooter. It would make library patrons sitting ducks.
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