Knives over 5 1/2 inches and Bowie knives are considered illegal if carried "on or about" a person. I have a farm that I travel to where I use large knives, as well as hiking, hunting, and camping. I also keep an emergency survival kit in my vehicle, which contains a large survival knife. Could this be held against me if I were ever stopped and searched?
Could be, your vehicle (in this section) isn't considered your premises. The idea is that you can keep it where you live. If you do not live in your vehicle then you can not carry it. Some may disagree but all it takes is one cop to believe otherwise and you now have to prove your innocence (it's not innocent till govern guilty anymore). Keep them out of reach or in the trunk/bed/tool box. As long as they are not be accessed by where you are sitting.
If you are asked by a peace officer if he can search always say no. And do not believe what he tells you after that. Since you can not use force on him to stop him from an illegal search it will be much easier to defeat in court.
If he needs to ask then he can not legally search. If he can legally search he will not ask he will just search.
Sec. 46.02. UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS
(a-2) For purposes of this section, "premises" includes real property and a recreational vehicle that is being used as living quarters, regardless of whether that use is temporary or permanent. In this subsection, "recreational vehicle" means a motor vehicle primarily designed as temporary living quarters or a vehicle that contains temporary living quarters and is designed to be towed by a motor vehicle. The term includes a travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper, motor home, and horse trailer with living quarters.
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