Laws — Texas

Restriction tier: state_felon_broader (all felons prohibited — broader than federal)

Federal baseline

• 18 USC §931 — violent felons prohibited; employer-authorized affirmative defense.

State statutes

TX Penal Code §46.041 — Unlawful Possession of Metal or Body Armor by Felon

• Codification: Texas Penal Code §46.041
• Summary: Prohibits possession of body armor by any person who has been convicted of a felony (broader than federal §931 — TX bars ALL felons, not only violent-felony convictions). Third-degree felony.
• Source: TX Penal Code §46.041

Civilian purchase

• Adults 18+ may purchase body armor online or in-person.
• No dealer license required.
• No records-retention requirement.

Local ordinances

None identified at city/county level. TX law is permissive and uniform statewide.

Recent changes (past 3 years)

None material. TX remains a permissive baseline state.

Pending / proposed legislation

Monitor TX Legislature biennial sessions (Jan odd-numbered years).

ArmorOS compliance handling

• Civilians permitted 18+
• Apply TX-specific broader felon-prohibition check (any felony conviction, not only violent) in addition to federal §931 screening
• Standard flow otherwise

Regulations — [STATE]

State agency administrative rules

[Any state-level agency rules implementing armor-related statutes — often from State Police, Dept. of Public Safety, or Department of State.]

Enforcement posture

[How rigorously the state enforces armor statutes, any notable enforcement actions.]

Sources

[AG opinions, state police guidance, state AG website links.]