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A lawyer not knowing the laws of the county s/he lives in would indicate the need to find a new lawyer.
wrong, again
A lawyer not knowing the laws of the county s/he lives in would indicate the need to find a new lawyer.
That's funny, because what you said is wrong.
Everyone else is out of step, not you.Why is it when others trot out the "Don't ask the police a legal question", they're applauded, but when I do it, it's ridiculed?
Ridicule or not, my advice is good.
A lawyer will not know the answer....lordy. General rule is 10 acres to shoot in most counties with a few exceptions that need only 5 acres. Calling the sheriff is the best way to find out or talk to other land owners that have been there a while. With just 1.5, I am doubtful you could do it....but then I'm not in the know for Travis Co. Call and see.
BTW, and FWIW, Comal Co. DA will NOT answer any legal questions in person or over the phone. You will be referred to the SO. Kendall will do it though.
Well, then...what did I say that was wrong? If you pull the trigger....pull it all the way and don't be an ass.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
TITLE 7. REGULATION OF LAND USE, STRUCTURES, BUSINESSES, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
SUBTITLE B. COUNTY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
CHAPTER 235. COUNTY REGULATION OF MATTERS RELATING TO EXPLOSIVES AND WEAPONS
Sec. 235.022. AUTHORITY TO REGULATE. To promote the public safety, the commissioners court of a county by order may prohibit or otherwise regulate the discharge of firearms on lots that are 10 acres or smaller and are located in the unincorporated area of the county in a subdivision.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 55(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989. Renumbered from Sec. 240.022 by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 12.003(9), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
"General rule is 10 acres to shoot in most counties with a few exceptions that need only 5 acres" is not correct. In an unincorporated area of a county, outside the jurisdiction of any municipality, it is legal to shoot your firearms on your own property unless your county enacts an ordinance prohibiting the discharge of firearms, in which case you need at least 10 acres to legally shoot.
Was that so hard? Geez. Its like grade school here some days.
Now, here is where I got that. It was told to me by LEO's and backed up by County Gov't. Most counties have a set acreage for shooting. I was living in an unincorporated area of Comal Co. and was seeking info as to whether or not I could put an indoor range in my shop. I am on 1.5ac and knew they wanted more but hoped I could get a variance since I back up to 75 ac. SO was dispatched to do a looksee and said no, need greater than 10.0 ac. SO supervisor followed up and said same thing and added unless the County Comissioners will allow a variance for an indoor range. So, County Comm Court was the next stop. They said the same thing...greater than 10.0 and reinforced it with that is the avg for all the surrounding area with the exception of Kendall Co. They were making the point that they were no different than most places in the area.
So, the info I posted was provided by inspecting LEO's and backed up and expounded upon by the Comm Court. If you have a beef, take it up with them. I just posted what they told me. However, I know that if you have less than 10.0 ac in Comal and you shoot for anything other than self defense, you have committed a crime.
It is a stretch from saying that your county has a restriction to telling someone that "10 acres is a general rule". Most counties don't have that restriction.
So, I've gone from flat out wrong, to a stretch, huh? View attachment 9296
As I said, I passed along what the government types told me about the heavily populated counties...if you don't like it, take it up with them.
I will chime in as a don't ask a LEO for legal advise but not because I harbor any I'll feeling toward them. I find that police officers are friendly and generally willing to help. They do not necessarily know or understand the law. No matter how well intentioned the advice.
If you wish legal advice, look it up in the on the Texas legislature web site or consult an attorney. Even if you look it up, verify it.
-Glen, Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
What are you talking about? Of course what you said was flat out wrong, I was trying to be diplomatic. You have information about your county, and you assumed it was pertinent to the other 253 counties in Texas. Then you called out and insulted other people's sources of information, when in fact your sources were incorrect.
Can you show me THAT law?I don't know about average size limits but I do know that it is illegal to allow your projectile to cross a property line.
Can you show me THAT law?