SAN ANGELO — The phrase "everything's bigger in Texas" is about to become even more clear-cut.

On Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, Texans will legally be allowed to carry blades longer than 5.5 inches in most – but not all – places.

This includes openly carrying the famous Jim Bowie knife as well as daggers, dirks, throwing knives, stilettos, poniards, swords, machetes and spears.

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The new law, HB 1935, was introduced by Texas House Rep. John Frullo, R-Lubbock, this year but met resistance after a student was killed and three others were wounded at the University of Texas by a suspect wielding a hunting knife.

As a compromise, HB 1935 was passed by changing the wording describing the blades from "illegal" to "location-restricted."

So although Texans will be allowed to walk down the street carrying a katana, it's illegal to take blades exceeding 5.5" inches to the following places:

Bars and restaurants that derive 51 percent or more of their income from the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption.

that derive 51 percent or more of their income from the sale or service of beverages for on-premise consumption. Schools and universities .

and . Polling places .

. Secure areas of airports .

. Racetracks .

. High school, collegiate or professional sporting events (unless the person is a participant in the event and a location-restricted knife is used in the event).

(unless the person is a participant in the event and a location-restricted knife is used in the event). Correctional facilities .

. Hospitals, nursing homes and mental hospitals (unless written authorization is given).

(unless written authorization is given). Amusement parks .

. Churches, synagogues or other established places of religious worship.

Also, people under age 18 will not be allowed to carry such blades if not directly supervised by a parent or guardian.

Violating the law could result in a third-degree felony charge, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a maximum $10,000 fine.