Quote Originally Posted by Redleg
The part of the Texas Firearm Law that applies i this instance.

c. It is unlawful to discharge a firearm in a public place or
on or across a public road.

Now depending how close he was to the road or the public place - then he just might of committed a violation of the law.
And that's precisely why it was legal. The sheriff indicated the it was fired from and entirely on the guys own property.

Quote Originally Posted by Ironside
Question

Can I legally shoot at people (not on them) with a sniper rifle after taking a few beers if I miss them intentionally, is shooting from my property, and hunt with it so I'm using it for practice for the hunting season?

Would you defend this guys rights too? If no, what's the difference?
Hey, in Texas, if they're tresspassing and its after dark, you can even shoot them.