5 Ridiculous & Bizarre Texas Laws [Video]
In reviewing Texas laws, we came across many that are absolutely ridiculous, and some of which are apparently still on the books. So in the spirit of fun, here are the top 5 most ridiculous Texas laws we found.
Coming up to Memorial Day weekend, certain more obvious laws pertain to the holiday in particular, including drinking and driving and wearing your seat belt. But did you know that drinking too much beer while standing up is not only ill-advised, but illegal?
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It's Illegal to Sell Your Eye
It doesn't say whether it's alright to sell someone else's eye, but selling your own is strictly prohibited.
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It's Illegal to Take More Than Three Sips of Beer in a Row While Standing
Can you take two sips of beer while you're standing? Absolutely. But if you're standing around during the Memorial Day weekend sipping your beer and you exceed three, then you're really breaking the law.
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It's Illegal to Own More Than Six Adult Novelties
Or female pleasure devices, as it's listed. Up until 2008, you could be charged with a felony for this one, ladies!
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You Can Be Officially Married if You Introduce Someone as Your Spouse Three Times Publicly
Something you could say in jest could get you hitched!
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It's Illegal to Shoot a Buffalo from a Second Story Hotel Window
Can you shoot one from the first story of a hotel? Maybe, but I wouldn't try it. And good luck seeing a random buffalo.
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The Creepy House in Rule, Texas
This is the second video in our Weird and Wonderful West Texas video series. This house in Rule, Texas definitely gets your attention and makes the hairs on your neck stand up. It's about an hour and a half from Lubbock, Texas.
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