20 Unusual Laws in the State of Texas

[IceWizard]

These laws are on the books,
but seldom (if ever) are enforced




Don't Adjust Your Stockings

In both Dennison and Bristol it is illegal to adjust your stockings in public.
Maybe it's best to stay away from stockings in those cities.






No Trash Thrown From a Plane

In Galveston it's illegal to throw garbage from a plane.
Please don't break a window on a plane to see if this is still enforced.






Be Careful With Your Flirting

In San Antonio it's illegal to flirt with your eyes or hands.







Windshield Wipers Are a Must

It's okay to not have a windshield,
but you still must have windshield wipers for your vehicle.






If You run For Office You Must Believe

If you hold a public office in Texas you must believe in a higher power.







No Sidewalk Sitting in Galveston

It could cost you $500 if your caught sitting on a sidewalk in Galveston.







Don't Shoot a Buffalo From the Second Story

It's illegal to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel.
Just keep that in mind when you check in.







Avoid the Encyclopedia Britannica

The Encyclopedia Britannica has the recipe to make beer at home,
which is illegal in Texas.
So all Encyclopedia Britannica books are off limits

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On a side note...
When the show "MoonShiners" started, some folks right
down from where I am, put up a still ...
In their front yard!!! {{{ Busted }}}






You Cannot Drink Standing Up

In LeFors you cannot take more than three drinks
from your beverage while standing up.






You Must Give Your Victim a Heads Up

It's a crime to commit a violent act against a person or property
without informing them of your plans before you take action.






Cheese on Sunday Could Be Off Limits

In Houston specifically, you cannot eat cheese on Sundays.

[IceWizard]

It's Illegal to Sell Your Own Eyes

Creepy and Illegal. You are not allowed to sell your eyes,
heart, kidneys, liver, skin, lungs, or other organs or tissue.







Spittoon's Required in El Paso

In El Paso all churches, hotels, stores, markets, banks, railroad depots
and bars are required to display a spittoon for others to use.







Don't Show Off Your Feet

There are cities in Texas that you must pay a $5 fee
to get a permit in order for you to go barefoot legally.









You CANNOT Milk a Stranger's Cow

This law has now been appealed but it could still be considered theft.










No Need for a Wedding

Just publicly announce your significant other as your husband or wife three times
and that is considered legally binding.

Be careful with what you say.









You Cannot Go Dumpster Diving

Getting into someone else's garbage for food is considered trespassing and theft,
plus it's just plain gross.









Watch Where You Dust...

Not sure the back story on this law but it is illegal
to use a feather duster in Clarendon, Texas.







Be Careful With Wire Cutters

Carrying wire cutters with you when in Austin is still illegal to this day.

[IceWizard]

A few more weird ones








Paying a Ticket is an Automatic Guilty Plea

Paying the ticket waives your right to a resolution
in court by entering a guilty plea.









Illegal to Drive Your Horse and Buggy Through a Town Square

You can drive on the streets just not through the town square.
You will have to park and walk.












Illegal to Throw Confetti, Rubber Balls and Firecrackers in the City Limits of Borger, Texas

Just as it says in the title, no throwing confetti, rubber balls and firecrackers in the
city limits because they don't believe in fun.










Illegal to Release Obnoxious Odors in an Elevator

In other words, don't fart in an elevator.










Illegal to Give Children Unusual Haircuts in Mesquite

There are a lot of unusual haircuts nowadays so this would hard to enforce.









Taillights on Horses in Texarkana

If you're riding your horse at night in Texarkana,
you have to use a taillight on your horse.








Illegal to Pee on the Alamo

Yes, this law was passed after the Ozzy Osbourne incident
where he peed on the Alamo









Illegal to Inhale Fumes from Glue in Galveston

More specifically, inhaling model glue is against the law.

[Charon]

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