Butterfly knives, also known as balisongs, are not illegal in Texas. However, it is illegal to carry them with intent to harm. You can also go the safe route and get a balisong trainer--they are legal everywhere.
Butterfly knives are considered a switchblade under Texas law. A switchblade is a prohibited weapon, meaning that they are illegal to possess. Even if a company will mail you the knife, you can be prosecuted if you are caught with it.
Per the Texas Penal Code, butterfly knives (aka balisongs) are legal to own, and as of September 1, 2013, they are legal to carry if the blade (measured from the handle) is no longer than 5.5 inches and only sharpened on one side. The bill that legalized the carrying of switchblades (including butterfly knives) was House Bill 1862 (83rd Regular Session of the Texas Legislature) by Rep. Harold Dutton. As of September 1, 2015, Texas state law (Texas Local Government Code Section 229.001) also preempts municipalities and counties from creating or enforcing knife ordinances that are more restrictive than state law. The bill that added knives to the list of weapons (a list that already included firearms, air guns, and explosives) that municipalities and counties cannot regulate was House Bill 905 (84th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature) by Rep. John Frullo. This means that, with the exception of federal properties, butterfly knives are now legal throughout Texas.
Laws regarding butterfly knives vary by country and region. In general, they are illegal in many places due to their potential for inflicting harm and their association with criminal activity. It's important to research and understand the specific laws in your area before owning or carrying a butterfly knife.
The address of the Cockrell Butterfly Center is: 1 Hermann Circle Dr, Houston, TX 77030
No. They are illegal to possess. A butterfly knife is considered a switchblade under Texas law. A switchblade is a prohibited weapon.
The web address of the Cockrell Butterfly Center is: http://www.hmns.org
The phone number of the Cockrell Butterfly Center is: 713-639-4629.
Switchblade knives (including butterfly knives, or balisongs) are LEGAL in Texas as of September 1, 2013. House Bill 1862, which was passed during the regular session of the 83rd Texas Legislature and signed by Governor Rick Perry, struck the previous ban on switchblades (Texas Penal Code Section 46.05[a][5]) from the law. As of September 1, 2015, Texas state law (Texas Local Government Code Section 229.001) also preempts municipalities and counties from creating or enforcing knife ordinances that are more restrictive than state law. House Bill 905, which was passed during the regular session of the 84th Texas Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, added knives to the list of weapons (a list that already included firearms, air guns, and explosives) that municipalities and counties cannot regulate. With the exception of federal properties, switchblades are now legal throughout Texas.
Butterfly knives are legal to own and carry in most states, but the specific laws can vary. States like Texas, Florida, and Indiana allow for possession and carry of butterfly knives, while states like California, New York, and Illinois have stricter regulations. Itβs important to research and understand the laws in your state before purchasing or carrying a butterfly knife.
yes sprin assisted knives are legal in texas. :]
Houston, Texas. Why didn't you just google it?
Houston is in southeastern Texas.