Had to laugh reading this. The Texas Senate has installed metal detectors, the Texas House not yet, but there's a HUGE HILARIOUS IRONY in all of this. Why? Because Governor 39 Percent wants EVERYONE to be able to take guns EVERYWHERE-including into the legislative chambers.

Uresti, a San Antonio Democrat, said lawmakers must take security seriously without discouraging anyone from watching or participating in the democratic process.

"But would you allow them to take a gun or a weapon into the gallery?" Uresti asked.

Gov. Rick Perry would.

"The governor believes if a Texan is properly licensed and permitted they should have the ability to exercise their second amendment rights in their state Capitol," Perry spokesman Robert Black said.

"Remember, the reason we only have a legislative session once every two years is not because legislators should fear the people, but because people should fear the Legislature."

Oh, and I DO fear the Legislature. This session with all its intrusive crap has taught me that.