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.
Texas is the only state left in the u.s. Where they are not regulated.Added: The above answer is only partially correct. It all depends on how the state law defines these knives. Butterfly knives - Ballisongs - Gravity knives - etc. Many ban them (or exempt them) using different names or descriptions. Check your individual state lasws.
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.
A difficult question answer because of the fact that the statutes of the various states describe them differently and give them different names (e.g.: butterfly knives - gravity knives - balisongs - etc). Your best course of action is to call your local law enforcement agency and simply asked if they are prohibited or not.Why would a butterfly be a knifegeezeryour a spaszebra they hgave butterfly knifes you doughnut
In San Antonio, Texas, there is no specific age requirement to purchase a butterfly knife, as they are not classified as illegal weapons under Texas state law. However, it's important to note that retailers may impose their own age restrictions. Additionally, individuals should be aware of local laws regarding the carrying and use of butterfly knives, as these can vary by jurisdiction. Always check local ordinances before making a purchase.
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Houston, Texas. Why didn't you just google it?