Size makes no difference outside a city limits. If the projectile leaves the property then you violate the law. As long as the projectile doesn't cross a property line then it is perfectly legal. I can look up the exact code if you like.
Are there Texas state laws governing the amount of land one must own regarding shooting on it? I've never been aware of any state laws covering the amount of land, not saying there isn't but I'd like to see the actual laws if they exist.
State law basically says if you have 50+ acres you can shoot no matter what the county or city says. Anything smaller and you have to defer to the city and/or county. There's lots of scenarios where you don't need 50 acres, however. You just need to research your county regs and avoid any subdivisions.All I find is county and city regs. Nothing state.
State law basically says if you have 50+ acres you can shoot no matter what the county or city says. Anything smaller and you have to defer to the city and/or county. There's lots of scenarios where you don't need 50 acres, however. You just need to research your county regs and avoid any subdivisions.
Please post the "state law" you are referring to. I have a buddy who owns 62 acres in McKinney (surrounded by sub-divisions) that he is forbidden through city ordnance to shoot on. His family has owned the land for three generations and it used to be "out in the country" but none of that meant anything once it was annexed into the city.
boom! there it is... Like the third time it's been posted in this thread229.002. REGULATIONOF DISCHARGE OF WEAPON.
The easiest and most simplest way to find out is to just contact the Authority Having Jurisdiction (sheriff probably) of the particular area you're looking at moving to. They will KNOW FOR A FACT what you can and can't do on your property. For example, I can bust some caps where I'm at but just a few miles down the road (same county) others are not allowed to do so.Does anyone know where I can find a summary of the laws covering when I can shoot on my own land? I'm looking to move and I want to get enough land to where I can shoot on my property without being hassled. My google-fu is failing me and all I'm getting is results highlighting the potential coming gun control laws or other irrelevant stuff. This is Bell county, if that matters any.