Texas Penal Code
§ 46.041 — UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF METAL OR BODY ARMOR BY FELON
PE § 46.041Title 10. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND MORALS · Ch. 46. WEAPONS
Statute text
View on source(a)In this section, "metal or body armor" means any body covering manifestly designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of protecting a person against gunfire.
(b)A person who has been convicted of a felony commits an offense if after the conviction the person possesses metal or body armor.
(c)An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.
Legislative history
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 452, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.