TX Penal Code § 46.02

Texas Vehicle Gun Law Evaluator

Statutory Compliance, Plain-View Holster Rules & Case Analysis Engine
PRESETS:

1. Spatial Vehicle Location

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Plain View (Console / Passenger Seat) Glove Box (Concealed) Closed Console (Concealed) Holster Mount (Plain View Holstered) Under Seat (Concealed) 🔫
Active Location: Plain View (Console / Seat)

2. Physical & Legal Conditions

Firearm in Plain View? Visible to officer through window/door
Handgun Carried in Holster? Mandatory for plain view under PC 46.02(a-1)
Handgun License Held (LTC)? Optional under Constitutional Carry (HB 1927)
Prohibited Person Status? Felony conviction, domestic violence order
Engaged in Unlawful Activity? Other offense higher than Class C misdemeanor

Statutory Compliance & Charge Analysis

PC § 46.02(a-1)(1)
UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS (UCW) Class A Misdemeanor
Under Texas Penal Code § 46.02(a-1)(1), a person commits an offense if they carry a handgun in a motor vehicle in plain view without the handgun being inside a holster.

Statutory Element Verification Checklist

Comparative Incident Analysis: Reported Facts vs Compliant Baseline

Current Evaluated Fact Pattern
Plain View / Unholstered Handgun
Violation: PC § 46.02(a-1)(1) - Class A Misdemeanor (Up to 1 yr jail, $4,000 fine)
Texas HB 1927 Compliant Standard
Holstered (Plain View) OR Fully Concealed
Lawful Carry: No offense committed if holstered in plain view or concealed inside vehicle.
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Status: UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS | Charge: Class A Misdemeanor
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