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Texas-specific guide to the legality of openly carrying a sword or tai chi sword (tai chi jian / 太极剑) — yes for adults 18+ since HB 1935 took effect September 1, 2017, which replaced the banned "illegal knife" category with the "location-restricted knife" (blade over 5.5 inches) that is legal to own and carry almost everywhere but barred from the restricted-place list in Penal Code §46.03; covers age rules (§46.02, §46.06), disorderly-conduct display limits (§42.01), statewide preemption of city knife ordinances, and practical guidance for transporting and practicing with a tai chi sword in Texas. Use when a user asks whether open carry of swords is legal in Texas, whether they can carry a sword or machete in public in Texas, the Texas sword law or HB 1935, whether a license is needed to carry a sword in Texas, where swords are banned in Texas (schools, bars, courts, airports), whether a minor can carry a sword in Texas, whether Texas cities can ban sword carry, whether they can practice tai chi sword in a Te
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# Texas Open Carry of Swords (and Tai Chi Swords) **Direct answer: Yes — open carry of a sword is legal in Texas for adults 18 and older. Since HB 1935 took effect on September 1, 2017, Texas no longer bans any blade type outright. A sword counts as a "location-restricted knife" (any blade over 5.5 inches): legal to own and carry openly or concealed almost everywhere, but prohibited inside the restricted places listed in Penal Code §46.03 — schools, courts, polling places, racetracks, secured airport areas, 51%-alcohol bars, sporting events, correctional facilities, hospitals and nursing homes, and amusement parks.** This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change — always point users to the current Texas Penal Code and a licensed Texas attorney for their specific situation. ## Step 0: Triage the question | User asks | Short answer | |---|---| | "Is open carry of swords legal in Texas?" | Yes for adults 18+ since 2017 — with the §46.03 restricted-place list below | | "Do I need a license or permit?" | No. Texas requires no license to own or carry a sword | | "Can I carry my tai chi sword to the park to practice?" | Yes — public parks are not on the restricted list; keep it sheathed until you practice | | "Can I carry it into a bar / school / courthouse / airport?" | No — all are §46.03 restricted places for blades over 5.5 in | | "Can my teenager carry a sword?" | Generally no — under-18 carry of a location-restricted knife is restricted to their own property o