2013 HB 1862 - Legalizing Switchblade Knives.

[matefrio]

HB 1862 Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to a switchblade knife.
83(R) HB 1862 - Introduced version - Bill Text

Bill Text:

83(R) HB 1862 - Introduced version - Bill Text

 

[AKM]

Those are assault knives...EVIL!!!!!!

 

[kurt]

Finally.

 

[SC-Texas]

Hope that passes.

 

[matefrio]

I'd also hope they'd remove the illegal knives as well, especially the Bowie knifes.

 

[Acesn8's]

Would that include OTF too?

 

[jamesmrj]

It would be nice to see the entire list disappear.

 

[txinvestigator]

would that include otf too?

otf?

 

[Acesn8's]

otf?

Out the front

 

[IBW Sales]

careful guys. this is step a step in the right direction but the statute addressed is about prohibited weapons. that is to say simple possession is illeagal. this has nothing to do with carry laws. this is for the collector. other issues being addressed include that cities cannot make more restrictive laws than the state. I discuss this at Texas Legal Boot Knives - YouTube

 

[txinvestigator]

Out the front

Yes, it covers all switchblades, as defined in Texas Penal Code 46.01

 

[txinvestigator]

careful guys. this is step a step in the right direction but the statute addressed is about prohibited weapons. that is to say simple possession is illeagal. this has nothing to do with carry laws. this is for the collector. other issues being addressed include that cities cannot make more restrictive laws than the state. I discuss this at Texas Legal Boot Knives - YouTube

No, possession covers carry and is not restricted to collector's. If switchblades are stricken from penal code 46.05, then the carry of them would be lawful. Currently it is illegal to posses, which includes carry.

 

[Bithabus]

http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/gun-legislation/42666-bill-legalize-carry-auto-knives.html

 

[Bithabus]

careful guys. this is step a step in the right direction but the statute addressed is about prohibited weapons. that is to say simple possession is illeagal. this has nothing to do with carry laws. this is for the collector. other issues being addressed include that cities cannot make more restrictive laws than the state. I discuss this at Texas Legal Boot Knives - YouTube

You pretend to be an expert but you have no idea what you are talking about. Switchblades, assuming a single edge and blade of 5.5 inches or below, will be legal to carry if they are removed from 46.05 prohibited weapons. One bill wants to add auto knives to 46.03 but even then they would be legal to carry in most places.

 

[tussery]

I hope this passes then I can start carrying my Benchmade Mangus that I do not own...

 

[txinvestigator]

I hope this passes then I can start carrying my Benchmade Mangus that I do not own...

lol

 

[jordanmills]

I'm not sure how the state has the authority to regulate knives any way.

 

[GrandpaOf18]

I'm not sure how the state has the authority to regulate knives any way.

They believe that they can regulate everything, unless they step on someones toes that slaps them down. In Court that is.

 

[txinvestigator]

I'm not sure how the state has the authority to regulate knives any way.

Really? It is the same authority they have to regulate clubs.

Or is your argument that they are all "arms" and the state has no authority over guns, knives, clubs, etc.?

 

[tussery]

He can't use that argument anyways, as the Texas Constitution says otherwise.

SEC. 23. Every citizen shall have the right to keep and bear arms in the lawful defense of himself or the State; but the Legislature shall have power by law to regulate the wearing of arms with a view to prevent crime.