Originally Posted by chlinstructor
http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/story/1371546530h9xmrh0gvu7

Governor Perry signs law Repealing Switchblade Ban in Texas. Effective Sept. 1st 2013

First I've heard of this. Any other Texas Campfire Members heard about this ?

Guess I'll be shopping for a new "automatic" ! Any brand reccomendations ?

I'm leaning towards a Benchmade or ProTech OTF Model.
They're legal in Florida, too, and can be carried concealed with a concealed weapon permit. Been that way at least since I've lived here starting in the late 1980s. Not sure if they've ever been illegal here. All they are are folding knives that can be opened with one hand. Hard to imagine how they got outlawed anywhere to start with. Main advantage is for when one of your hands is disabled or occupied with something else.