1889 Tex. Gen. Laws 33, tit. 9, ch. 4, art. 338

Abstract

Prohibited any person from carrying any pistol, dirk, dagger, slung-shot, sword-cane, spear, or knuckles mde of any metal or hard substance, Bowie knife, or any other knife manufactured or sold for purposes of offense or defense. Violators fined not less than twenty-five nor more than two hundred dollars, or imprisonment not less than ten nor more than thirty days, or both.