7 Crazy Laws Every Resident in State of Texas Have to Follow

Hilariously senseless rules in US you never knew about.

Texas, or The Lone Star State, is the second-largest state in the United States of America — in terms of both area and population.

The diversity and enormity of this Lone Star State are evident in almost all of its physical aspects, whether it be its history, economy, or culture. Of course, who can forget its live music and succulent barbecues?

However, when it comes to the laws of Texas, well, we can say it doesn’t shine in this sector. Some of its rules are so absurd and outdated that when you think about it, they are kind of irrelevant in today’s world.

For your spirit of inquiry, below are some of the most strange laws in Texas.

1. Big No To Britannica Encyclopedia

If there is a question that you want to find an answer to, it would be better to stick to Google or a source other than Britannica Encyclopedia.

In Texas, Britannica’s entire set of books is banned, and the reason to ban this encyclopedia is one thing: beer.

Texas does want its people to turn their houses into breweries. Because the Britannica’s encyclopedia contains the recipe for making beer, it is way off-limits for any Texans who are obedient to the law.

If one is caught going through this encyclopedia’s pages, they could be heavily fined — or in the worse case, jailed.

2. Texas Doesn’t Care If You Shoot A Buffalo, But Where You Do It Well That Is Important

Texas has had a culture of gun slinging and herding cattle since its old wild west days.

Despite of the fact that today’s Texas is modern and cares about its people, guns are something that the people and administration still love.

A law was introduced by the Texan authorities, stating that anyone could shoot a buffalo — but no one could hit a buffalo on the second floor of a hotel. This law is still active.

The people of Texas have often questioned this law. Because of this Texan, the legislative reference library went through every Texas legislation scroll to find out if they could find anything related to this. But guess what, they didn’t?

With all that said, don’t you think it is a good idea not to shoot a buffalo in a hotel room no matter which floor you are on.

3. Eating From The Garbage Is Not Allowed

Eating from garbage is something that most of us have never even thought about. But, God forbid if we had this habit in Texas, we would be imprisoned right away.

Texas doesn’t allow anyone to pick and eat from anyone’s garbage, but you are more than welcome to feast upon it if you have the owner’s permission.

If someone is caught eating from the trash, he can end up in jail for trespassing and theft.

4. Keep Your Shoes On, Or Get Fined By The Authorities

If you start getting blisters from your shoes then think twice before removing them in any public place in Texas.

In some cities of Texas, to go barefoot in public you require a permit of 5 US Dollars. Once you have your permit, you can relax and enjoy the freedom of going barefoot.

But there is a catch, no one in the whole of Texas know where and how to get this permit, leading to people committing this crime unknowingly.

So if you reside in Texas or just visiting this unique place, make sure to keep your sneakers on at all times.

5. Don’t Milk A Stranger’s Cow

Most societies encourage us to take care of our neighbors, the Bible even tells us to covet our neighbour’s donkey, but in The Lone Star State, you can’t even milk a stranger’s cow even if it is your neighbour.

Milking someone’s cow without their permission is a very impolite thing and can make you pay hefty fines or even jail. The law was passed when the world was not as civilized as it is today.

People in past couldn’t afford much, so milking someone’s cow was something that they did often. Of course, they did it while no one was seeing.

6. Nothing To Be Embarrassed About If You Spit In Public

All over the world, spitting in public or anywhere can cause embarrassment, and it is often frowned upon.

However, if you love spitting then El Paso is the place for you, where your right to spit is well protected.

The authorities were so concerned about these people that they passed a law which stated that spittoons should be provided at all places — whether it is a church or a bank, basically any public place.

The intention was to give enough spittoons to the city that no one spits on the ground, and the expectoration can be contained efficiently.

7. Illegal To Commit A Crime Without Giving A Notice

Texas is next level when things come down to their law, and this law, in particular, is hilarious.

Anti-crime law in Texas states that the criminal is required to give a written or an oral notice to their victim 24 hours before committing the crime.

Additionally, in this notice it is necessary to mention the nature of the crime, that is to be carried out. Well, now we know when to call the cops.

Final Words

Law is law — we have to obey it, no matter how absurd or strange it seems. Laws mainly exists because someone did something somewhere that should not have been done.

But, one cannot disagree that some of the laws in Texas simply doesn’t make sense — like removing shoes and shooting Buffalo from the hotel.

More from the author: