Texas is known for its rugged individualism and independent spirit, but did you know that some of the laws on the books are just plain silly? Today, we’re going to take a look at 20 of the most ridiculous laws and rules from cities and towns all over the Lone Star State.
In El Paso, churches, hotels, and houses of ill repute must provide free water to their patrons.
In Houston, it is illegal to sell Limburger cheese on a Sunday.
In Lubbock, it is illegal to drive within an arm’s length of alcohol.
In Beaumont, it is illegal to walk backwards while eating a hamburger.
In Galveston, it is illegal to have a camel run loose on the beach.
In Port Arthur, it is illegal to raise alligators in your home.
In San Antonio, it is illegal to spit on the sidewalk.
In Wichita Falls, it is illegal to carry a chainsaw in public.
In Texarkana, it is illegal to ride your horse on a sidewalk.
In Nacogdoches, it is illegal to have a “city-wide garage sale.”
In Denton, it is illegal to carry a shotgun in a bag that says “Happy Birthday.”
In Corpus Christi, it is illegal to raise pigs in your front yard.
In Fort Worth, it is illegal to drive a car without windshield wipers, but you are not required to have a windshield.
In Amarillo, it is illegal to drive a car without doors.
In Dallas, it is illegal to own a cow and not have it wear a bell.
In McAllen, it is illegal to leave your Christmas decorations up after January 14th.
In Tyler, it is illegal to take more than three sips of beer while standing.
In Abilene, it is illegal to idle or loiter anyplace within the city limits.
In Brownsville, it is illegal to let your pig run loose in the city streets without a leash.
In Austin, it is illegal to carry wire cutters in your pocket.
