Rescue Knife, Emergency Tested And Approved First Issued To Jump Masters, Paratroopers, And Now Added To The List Of Distinction, Survival Vests And Aircraft Survival Kits
5110-00-526-8740 Knife, rescue
Legal To Carry Bowie Knives in Texas Effective September 1, 2017
Special thanks to House sponsors Re. Frulllo, Reps. Dutton, Kuempel, Moody and Springer for moving this bill to the floor for a vote. Three knives may be carried throughout the state of Texas except for places such as schools, colleges, correctional facilities, houses of worship,and bars that earn more than 51 percent of their income from alcohol sales. Minors are also restricted as when they can carry knives.The knives that have been removed from the "illegal knives" category are daggers, dirks, stilettos, poniards, swords, spears and most notably, Bowie Knives.
Bill passed by Senate by a unanimous 62-0 vote
Sincere appreciation and thanks to Senator Diane Savino for her efforts as the Senate sponsor that got the job done that finally resulted in this bill being brought to the floor for a vote.,The bill is now ready to be sent to the Governor.