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Possession of a zip gun is a 3rd degree felony under the Texas Penal code 46.05.

http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/docs/PE/content/htm/pe.010.00.000046.00.htm#46.05.00

As such the penalty is imprisonment of 2-10 years and/or a fine not to exceed $10,000

http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/docs/PE/content/htm/pe.003.00.000012.00.htm#12.34.00

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It is not a crime in Texas to possess stolen property. Check the Texas Penal Statutes, Chapter 31. Only if you deprive the owner of the property knowing it was stolen have you committed a crime.

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In what way is the weapon "ILLEGAL?" If the weapon falls under the prohibitions of the Federal Firearms Act you are looking at federal felony offense.

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