UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS
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Unlawful Carrying of Weapons in Texas
(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 persons own premises or premises under the persons control, or
(2) Inside of or directly en-route to a motor vehicle that is owned by the person or under the persons control.
Premises includes, real property and a recreational vehicle that is being used as living quarters, regardless if the use is temporary or permanent. Examples are a travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper, and motor home.
Our Houston Criminal Attorney is experienced with weapons crime charges
(a 1) A person commits the offense if the person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly carries or about their person a handgun in a motor vehicle that is owned by the person or under the persons control and the handgun is in plain view.
An offense is a Class A misdemeanor.
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