Sec. 21-17. - Certain knives prohibited generally; exceptions; penalty for violation.
(a)It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally or knowingly carry on or about his person a knife with a blade less than five and one-half (5½) inches in length, which knife is equipped with a lock mechanism so that upon opening, it becomes a fixed blade knife.
(b)The above prohibition set forth in subsection (a) shall not be applicable to a person carrying such a knife:
(1)In the actual discharge of his duties as a peace officer, a member of the armed forces or national guard, or a guard employed by a penal institution;
(2)On his own premises or premises under his control;
(3)Traveling;
(4)Engaged in lawful hunting, fishing or other lawful sporting activity; or
(5)Using such a knife in connection with a lawful occupation, during such utilization.
Like, what the heck does that even mean, in the bold? Cuz the way it's written it almost reads like a "just kidding!" statement. Like if you're not breaking any laws with you knife then it's okay to be using it...
Really? I don't recall reading anything in the Penal Code about that exception. Can you point me in the right direction?... I just remembered the following...
With your CHL and a handgun you can carry a knife with a blade over five and one-half inches.
Wolfwood said:hehe
time to go pickup on of these ...
Well, I think the locking mechanism for the automatic blade is a show stopper, too. Plus I think the blade is only like 3.5" to 4" long. It's like a perfect knife, too. Bleh. Does anyone have some S.A. legal knife recommendations?
It was pointed out by TXI that if you have a fixed blade knife over five and one-half inches you are in violation of TX law. If you have a fixed blade knife under five and one-half inches you violate SA law.
Automatic knives are illegal in Texas, even to possess. I wouldn't want to get caught carrying one anywhere in the State.