👉 The Texas Weapon is a set of laws enacted in 2012 by the Texas Legislature that significantly expanded the definition of "weapon" for criminal purposes. Under these laws, any object that can be used to inflict serious bodily harm or death is considered a weapon, regardless of whether it meets traditional definitions like being a firearm. This broad interpretation includes items such as knives, baseball bats, and even certain tools like crowbars or chainsaws. The law aims to deter gun violence by making a wider range of objects criminal and subject to stricter penalties. However, it has also sparked debate over civil liberties and the potential for misuse of the law.
