Pepper Spray Laws
Is Pepper Spray Legal In TEXAS?
Pepper spray in TX is Legal.
Legal Pepper spray (OC / chemical self-defense spray) is legal to purchase, possess, and carry in Texas for personal protection. Texas Penal Code Section 46.01(14) defines a "chemical dispensing device" as the category of device regulated under Chapter 46 (Weapons), but expressly excludes "a small chemical dispenser sold commercially for personal protection" from that regulated definition. Age minimum: No statutory age minimum specific to pepper spray purchase or possession was found in Texas Penal Code Chapter 46. Size/concentration limit: No statutory size or OC-concentration limit specific to civilian pepper spray was found in Chapter 46. Carry restrictions: Because a small chemical dispenser sold commercially for personal protection is excluded from the "chemical dispensing device" definition, the place-restrictions in Chapter 46 that apply to other weapons do not apply to standard commercial pepper spray by its terms. Primary source: Texas Penal Code Section 46.01(14), https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.46.htm This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change. Confirm current requirements with Texas authorities or your own counsel before purchasing or carrying.