Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Is it legal in the state of Texas for a person who is not a licensed locksmith to have lockpicks on their person?
I want to pick up the lockpicking hobby but don't want to get arrested if I have picks on me.
Asked on 2/09/13, 12:46 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn
Mark D. Dunn
It's covered by section 16.01 of the Texas Penal Code.
It is legal for you to possess lock-picking tools as long as you don't have the intent to use them illegally.
Answered on 2/12/13, 5:35 pm
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