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jarodm20 wrote:
DKSuddeth wrote:
jarodm20 wrote:
When you're outside in your yard, can you see the street or your neighbors' homes? Cuz I don't think Texas law allows you to open carry even in your own yard. I know the book says "on your property" a few times, but I don't think they really mean it that way.
I was featured on a fox news broadcast wearing my Glock in my yard, 15 feet from the street and surrounded by neighbors on all sides. it is perfectly legal.
Do you know if it is the same if you rent? I ask because I'm still in college and will not
own any property for several more years.
Ownership isn't mentioned just "own premises", which I think would be fine for a renter. Even if not, the next part saves you (under your control) :lol:. Here's the actual statute:
Sec.46.02.UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS.(a)A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun, illegal knife, or club if the person is not:
(1)on the person's own premises or premises under the person's control; or
(2)inside of or directly en route to a motor vehicle that is owned by the person or under the person's control.
(a-1)A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun in a motor vehicle that is owned by the person or under the person's control at any time in which:
(1)the handgun is in plain view; or
(2)the person is:
(A)engaged in criminal activity, other than a Class C misdemeanor that is a violation of a law or ordinance regulating traffic;
(B)prohibited by law from possessing a firearm; or
(C)a member of a criminal street gang, as defined by Section 71.01.
(a-2)For purposes of this section, "premises" includes real property and a recreational vehicle that is being used as living quarters, regardless of whether that use is temporary or permanent. In this subsection, "recreational vehicle" means a motor vehicle primarily designed as temporary living quarters or a vehicle that contains temporary living quarters and is designed to be towed by a motor vehicle. The term includes a travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper, motor home, and horse trailer with living quarters.
(b)Except as provided by Subsection (c), an offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
(c)An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree if the offense is committed on any premises licensed or issued a permit by this state for the sale of alcoholic beverages.