For the purpose of this article, a “firearm” means any device designed, made or adopted to expel a projectile through a barrel by using the energy generated by an explosion or burning substance or any device readily convertible to the use.
(Ordinance 1352 adopted 9/14/15)
From and after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this article, it is unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm for the purpose of discharging a shell, missile, or cartridge, whether the shell, missile or cartridge is blank or live ammunition, within the corporate limits of the city.
(Ordinance 1352 adopted 9/14/15)
It is a defense to prosecution under this article that:
(1) 
The person was a peace officer acting in the performance of his/her official duties.
(2) 
The person was at a shooting range operated by an agency of the United States of America, the state or a political subdivision of the state.
(3) 
The person was at a privately owned shooting range which has been approved by the building official and the fire marshal, and which is legally operating as a permitted use in accordance with the zoning ordinances of the city.
(4) 
The person was using blank cartridges for a show or theatrical production or for signal or ceremonial purposes in athletics or sporting event or by a military organization.
(5) 
The person was lawfully defending his person, the person of another or his property.
(Ordinance 1352 adopted 9/14/15)
In accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 229, Subchapter A, the city may not apply a regulation relating to the discharge of firearms or other weapons in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality or in an area annexed by the municipality after September 1, 1981, if the firearm or other weapon is:
(1) 
A shotgun, air rifle or pistol, BB gun, or bow and arrow discharged:
(A) 
On a tract of land of 10 acres or more and more than 150 feet from a residence or occupied building located on another property; and
(B) 
In a manner not reasonably expected to cause a projectile to cross the boundary of the tract; or
(2) 
A center fire rifle or rim fire rifle or pistol of any caliber discharged:
(A) 
On a tract of land of 50 acres or more and more than 300 feet from a residence or occupied building located on another property; and
(B) 
In a manner not reasonably expected to cause a projectile to cross the boundary of the tract.
(Ordinance 1352 adopted 9/14/15)
Any person found to be in violation of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine in accordance with the general penalty provision found in Section 1.109 of this code.
(Ordinance 1352 adopted 9/14/15)