Bowie Knife Set to Become Official State Knife of Texas
After a false-start during the previous legislative session two years ago, the Texas Legislature has approved a Senate Concurrent Resolution which would make the Bowie Knife the Official State Knife of Texas.
Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 7 was authored by State Rep. Drew Springer and officially sent to Governor Greg Abbott for consideration Wednesday, May 19th, 2021.
In the resolution, the Bowie Knife s legacy is described in the following manner, .since the days of the Alamo, the knife has served as an evocative reminder of Texas’ storied past, and it is inextricably linked with the fierce and independent spirit of the Lone Star State.