Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Knife laws in Texas

Am I to understand it is legal to carry an exposed fixed blade knife as long as it is not over 5 1/2'' long and not double edged? Does it have to be exposed or can it be concealed as well? Thank you.


Asked on 5/11/08, 6:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: Knife laws in Texas

Your question is succinct and straightforward, but the answer is not. Briefly, the definitions are contained in the Texas Penal Code, Chapter 46. There is also an excellent primer put out by a local District Attorney's Office, that cites the statutes, the caselaw, and their office policy.

http://dao-web.dao.hctx.net/ie/TEXAS%20WEAPONS%20LAWS.pdf

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Answered on 5/14/08, 12:39 pm


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