All double checked, and still on the books
STATE LAWS
When two trains meet each other at a railroad crossing, each shall come to a full stop, and neither shall proceed until the other has gone.
It is illegal to take more than three sips of beer at a time while standing
Up to a felony charge can be levied for promoting the use of, or owning more than six dildos.
It is illegal for one to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel.
It is illegal to milk another person's cow.
A recently passed anticrime law requires criminals to give their victims 24 hours notice, either orally or in writing, and to explain the nature of the crime to be committed.
The entire Encyclopedia Britannica is banned in Texas because it contains a formula for making beer at home.
One must acknowledge a supreme being before being able to hold public office.
The Bluebonnet is the official song of the state flower
CITY LAWS
Abilene Laws
It is illegal to idle or loiter anyplace within the corporate limits of the city for the purpose of flirting or mashing.
Austin Laws
Wire cutters can not be carried in your pocket.
Beaumont Laws
Collegiate football is banned at Lamar University.
Borger Laws
It is against the law to throw confetti, rubber balls, feather dusters, whips or quirts (riding crop), and explosive firecrackers of any kind.
Clarendon Laws
It is illegal to dust any public building with a feather duster.
Dallas Laws
It's illegal to possess realistic dildos.
El Paso Laws
Urinating on the streets is illegal.
Appearing in public places wearing a "lewd dress" is prohibited.
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Churches, hotels, halls of assembly, stores, markets, banking rooms, railroad depots, and saloons are required to provide spittoons "of a kind and number to efficiently contain expectorations into them."
Galveston Laws
Landing an airplane on the beach is illegal.
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No person shall inhale fumes from model glue.
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Any person who sits on a sidewalk may be fined up to $500.
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It is illegal to drive a motor car down Broadway before noon on Sundays.
Offensive gestures will not be tolerated at any special event.
Bicycles must be operated at a "reasonable speed".
One needs permission from the director of parks and recreation before getting drunk in any city park.
No person shall throw trash from an airplane.
Harker Heights Laws
No person amy disturb a church service by swearing.
Houston Laws
It is illegal to sell Limburger cheese on Sunday.
Beer may not be purchased after midnight on a Sunday, but it may be purchased on Monday.
Jasper Laws
Dogs must be on a leash at ALL times. Fine of 100 dollars.
Lubbock County Laws
It is illegal to drive within an arm's length of alcohol - including alcohol in someone else's blood stream.
Mesquite Laws
It is illegal for children to have unusual haircuts.
Port Arthur Laws
Obnoxious odors may not be emitted while in an elevator.
San Antonio Laws
It is illegal to urinate on the Alamo.
It is illegal for both sexes to flirt or respond to flirtation using the eyes and/or hands.
Temple Laws
Cattle thieves may be hanged on the spot.
Texarkana Laws
Owners of horses may not ride them at night without tail lights.
When two trains meet each other at a railroad crossing, each shall come to a full stop, and neither shall proceed until the other has gone.
It is illegal to take more than three sips of beer at a time while standing
Up to a felony charge can be levied for promoting the use of, or owning more than six dildos.
It is illegal for one to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel.
It is illegal to milk another person's cow.
A recently passed anticrime law requires criminals to give their victims 24 hours notice, either orally or in writing, and to explain the nature of the crime to be committed.
The entire Encyclopedia Britannica is banned in Texas because it contains a formula for making beer at home.
One must acknowledge a supreme being before being able to hold public office.
The Bluebonnet is the official song of the state flower
CITY LAWS
Abilene Laws
It is illegal to idle or loiter anyplace within the corporate limits of the city for the purpose of flirting or mashing.
Austin Laws
Wire cutters can not be carried in your pocket.
Beaumont Laws
Collegiate football is banned at Lamar University.
Borger Laws
It is against the law to throw confetti, rubber balls, feather dusters, whips or quirts (riding crop), and explosive firecrackers of any kind.
Clarendon Laws
It is illegal to dust any public building with a feather duster.
Dallas Laws
It's illegal to possess realistic dildos.
El Paso Laws
Urinating on the streets is illegal.
Appearing in public places wearing a "lewd dress" is prohibited.
Get the full text of this law.
Churches, hotels, halls of assembly, stores, markets, banking rooms, railroad depots, and saloons are required to provide spittoons "of a kind and number to efficiently contain expectorations into them."
Galveston Laws
Landing an airplane on the beach is illegal.
Get the full text of this law.
No person shall inhale fumes from model glue.
Get the full text of this law.
Any person who sits on a sidewalk may be fined up to $500.
Get the full text of this law.
It is illegal to drive a motor car down Broadway before noon on Sundays.
Offensive gestures will not be tolerated at any special event.
Bicycles must be operated at a "reasonable speed".
One needs permission from the director of parks and recreation before getting drunk in any city park.
No person shall throw trash from an airplane.
Harker Heights Laws
No person amy disturb a church service by swearing.
Houston Laws
It is illegal to sell Limburger cheese on Sunday.
Beer may not be purchased after midnight on a Sunday, but it may be purchased on Monday.
Jasper Laws
Dogs must be on a leash at ALL times. Fine of 100 dollars.
Lubbock County Laws
It is illegal to drive within an arm's length of alcohol - including alcohol in someone else's blood stream.
Mesquite Laws
It is illegal for children to have unusual haircuts.
Port Arthur Laws
Obnoxious odors may not be emitted while in an elevator.
San Antonio Laws
It is illegal to urinate on the Alamo.
It is illegal for both sexes to flirt or respond to flirtation using the eyes and/or hands.
Temple Laws
Cattle thieves may be hanged on the spot.
Texarkana Laws
Owners of horses may not ride them at night without tail lights.