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Texas Local Knife-Law Preemption (2026)
Permitted: Tex. Local Gov't Code 229.001 bars municipalities from adopting or enforcing regulations on the carrying, ownership or transport of knives — statewide preemption of local knife ordinances.
PermittedVerified Jul 7, 2026
Tex. Local Gov't Code 229.001 bars municipalities from adopting or enforcing regulations on the carrying, ownership or transport of knives — statewide preemption of local knife ordinances.
Official source: statutes.capitol.texas.gov →
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