Knife law in TX?

[coop2564]

So in TX its says I cant carry no blade longer than 5 1/2'', if I carry my 10'' bowie on my deer lease am I breaking the law? And what about public or state wildlife management areas, Federal management areas that I hunt? Often I need a machete to cut small sappling and brush for stands and blinds, is that legal to carry? I think the intent is to apply to public city use, but the law doesnt seem to state that, that way.

 

[glistam]

The Texas law isn't laid out very intuitively, so here's the parts you need to know cut down for size. See link for full text. Regarding your question, look carefully at the last paragraph.

Sec. 46.01. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
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(6) "Illegal knife" means a:

(A) knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;
(B) hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown;
(C) dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stiletto, and poniard;
(D) bowie knife;
(E) sword; or
(F) spear.​

(7) "Knife" means any bladed hand instrument that is capable of inflicting serious bodily injury or death by cutting or stabbing a person with the instrument.
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Sec. 46.02. UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun, illegal knife, or club if the person is not:

(1) on the person's own premises or premises under the person's control; or
(2) inside of or directly en route to a motor vehicle or watercraft that is owned by the person or under the person's control.​

(b) Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who:
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(3) is engaging in lawful hunting, fishing, or other sporting activity on the immediate premises where the activity is conducted, or is en route between the premises and the actor's residence, motor vehicle, or watercraft, if the weapon is a type commonly used in the activity;​

Source: http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PE/htm/PE.46.htm

 

[coop2564]

Very good, thanks I had missed that part.