I disagree. It is clearly written. It is just one area in which people are likely to try to guess the intent of the legislature while ignoring the written word.Geronimo45 wrote:Thanks for the discussion so far. I figure speedsix's position is what the judge(s) would say on the subject, despite the context supporting the other position (they say things extremely clearly in sec's C, D, etc). What we really need is the AG's opinion. This law (like many others) was poorly written.
I guess literacy is not a requirement for Texas legislators.
Maybe we can get knife laws struck out during the next legislative session.
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- Mon Jun 13, 2011 3:23 pm
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Re: Texas Knife Laws - New Info
In interpreting 46.15(b), compare it to 46.15(c), (d), and (e), which all begin:
In (c), (d), and (e), the law identifies the specific provisions of 46.02 that are not applicable. In contrast, (b) does not identify specific provisions; rather, it makes the entirety of 46.02 not applicable.The provision of Section 46.02 prohibiting the carrying of...