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What's mythical about it? 15 bizarre but true laws in Texas.
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Published August 20, 2024 at 6:03am by Marley Malenfant
Texas: Keeping It Weird With Some Wacky Laws
TL;DR: Texas has some weird-ass laws. From organ selling tobiblical barefootin', Texas laws are like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.
So, you want to move to Texas, huh? Well, buddy, there are a few things you need to know about the Lone Star State before you pack your bags and saddle up.
First off, forget about selling your kidneys to buy that new pickup truck. Tex. Pen. Code. ยง48.02 makes it illegal to sell your organs. But hey, if you're short on cash, you can always sell your blood and hair!
Speaking of things that'll land you in the clinker, did you know that in some parts of Texas, it's a crime to drink beer while standing up? That's right, cowboy. In LeFors, they take their drinking seriously, and you better believe they enforce the "no more than three sips while standing" rule.
And while we're on the topic of crimes, don't even think about milking someone else's cow. That bad boy will get you thrown in the slammer faster than you can say "yeehaw."
Now, let's talk about transportation. Those fancy Tesla trucks might not require windshield wipers, but in Texas, it's against the law to hit the road without 'em. Windshields themselves? Well, they ain't required, but them wipers sure are!
When it comes to walking, you better have shoes on unless you want to be fined. That's right, buddy, no barefootin' allowed. This ain't no hippie commune!
And if you're thinking of taking the train, be prepared for some delays. Texas law says that when two trains meet at a crossing, they both gotta come to a complete stop and wait for the other to clear the tracks. Gotta love those traffic jams, even on the railroads!
In the words of the great Doug Demuro, "here's the crazy part": watch out when you're dusting them government buildings. You can use a regular ol' duster, but a feather duster? Heck no! That's against the law.
So, there you have it, folks. Texas might be a great state for BBQ and freedom, but just remember to watch out for these wacky laws. Keep Texas weird, y'all!
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