You are mixing up two of the statutes, Skyslash.
A switchblade (or my beloved butterfly knife, or a gravity knife) is
not an illegal knife, and is not covered by 46.02 Unlawful Carry of a Weapon.
A switchblade is in the
prohibited weapon law, and as such, is covered under 46.05 Prohibited Weapons.
Illegal knives are
only:
- Knives with blades longer than 5 and one-half inches
- Throwing knives
- Double edged knives
- Swords
- Spears.
Switchblades do not fall under the Illegal Knife law.
Illegal knives can be carried under certain situations, listed under the Non-applicability statute.
The Non-Applicability staute
does not apply to Prohibited Weapons, thus there are no listed circumstances or situations where the carry of a Prohibited Weapon is lawful.
Let me say again: Illegal Knives and Prohibited Weapons are two entirely separate and different things in the State of Texas.
LawDog