They just moved on to another small town.
But I do think the old boy was just looking for something to incite the locals. I also think the OP is not this guy. Will have to wait for OP to reply to that.
You get stopped in Tx. your going to be asked for your ID.
The Leo's stop for a welfare check on the side of the road, they are going to ask for an ID.
They will run you thru the system. Get lots of peoples with warrants that way.
If you have a CHL and are carrying, you are required to offer it to any LEO that asks who you are, whether he formally asks for an ID, or not.
Mr. Drama Queen obviously is not a CHL holder.
