Is it illegal to own a sword in Texas?

Answer 1

It is illegal to carry a sword, or any blade over five and a half inches save for:

-Historical reenactments, i.e. renaissance fairs and civil war events;

-Ceremonies that they are an integral part, i.e. cultural dances and officiating ceremonies;

-Any Military or Police Officer in a full dress uniform that a sword or saber is a portion of; -Hunters with a normal sized hunting knife on the way to or coming from a hunting trip with their hunting permits on their person;

-Any job requiring the use of a knife or machete larger than five and a half inches with the purchase of a special permit.

Therefore it is illegal to carry any sword in Texas for the general person. In addition sword canes also fall under the concealed weapons laws making it an even larger offense, and seldom qualifying under the conditions that swords are legal.

Answer 2

NOT to OWN it, but to carry - it except as noted below (excerpted from a previous Wiki Answer)

It is illegal to carry a sword, or any blade over five and a half inches save for:

-Historical reenactments, i.e. renaissance fairs and civil war events;

-Ceremonies that they are an integral part, i.e. cultural dances and officiating ceremonies;

-Any Military or Police Officer in a full dress uniform that a sword or saber is a portion of; -Hunters with a normal sized hunting knife on the way to or coming from a hunting trip with their hunting permits on their person;

-Any job requiring the use of a knife or machete larger than five and a half inches with the purchase of a special permit.

Therefore it is illegal to carry any sword in Texas for the general person. In addition sword canes also fall under the concealed weapons laws making it an even larger offense, and seldom qualify under the conditions that other swords are legal.

Answer 3

NOT to OWN it, but to carry - it except as noted below (excerpted from a previous Wiki Answer) It is illegal to carry a sword, or any blade over five and a half inches save for:

-Historical reenactments, i.e. renaissance fairs and civil war events;

-Ceremonies that they are an integral part, i.e. cultural dances and officiating ceremonies;

-Any Military or Police Officer in a full dress uniform that a sword or saber is a portion of; -Hunters with a normal sized hunting knife on the way to or coming from a hunting trip with their hunting permits on their person;

-Any job requiring the use of a knife or machete larger than five and a half inches with the purchase of a special permit.

Therefore it is illegal to carry any sword in Texas for the general person. In addition sword canes also fall under the concealed weapons laws making it an even larger offense, and seldom qualify under the conditions that other swords are legal.

Answer 4

Folders under 5.5" OK.

Max length: 5.5"

Specifically illegal: Switchblade, throwing knives, daggers (in general), bowie knives, swords and spears.

law: Penal Code 46

Quirks: The one state people associate with Bowie knives explicitly forbids them.

Answer 5

Not illegal to own, but illegal to carry on or about your person.

Answer 6

No, it is not legal. You may own a katana, but may not possess it on your person in public. There are some exceptions, such as historical reenactments. Hope this helps.

Answer 7

Yes, they have been used for historical demonstrations or ceremonies. But now they have been allowed for open carry since 2017.