In galveston, texas, it is illegal to have a camel run loose in the street. Many of these weird laws remain on the books, though they are no longer enforced. Here are 10 of utahs most strange and bizarre laws. Texans even embrace the strange pieces of the past. Wedding bells texas is a common law marriage state. There are still some outdated and silly laws that dont apply to texans but are still in the books. The good ole boys of texas have managed to sneak a few stupid laws into the books over the years, and its a good thing too because without. The crazylaw rumor mill says these are still on the books. Amarillo, texas kvii there are some laws in texas that residents could unknowingly be breaking. Strange, unusual laws still on the books in the texas panhandle kvii. However, these weird or outlandish laws are actually on the books, whether theyre enforced or not. Austin is a pretty strange place i mean, the slogan keep austin weird had to come from somewhere, right. Sometimes there are laws on the books that were once relevant and gradually lost relevance over time.
When someone sells a reptile they are legally required to give the. Laws are in place to make sure society continues to run smoothly. Coming up with a list of 10 most the most archaic laws still in effect is no problem. The most ridiculous law in every state business insider. People wishing to run for office must acknowledge the. Librarians at the legislative reference library of texas are laying down the lawand doing their best to remove some odd ones that have lingered on the books for a long time, sometimes. And if you think these are totally crazy, dont miss the 47 weirdest. The craziest laws that still exist in the united states.
Limiting the list to just 10, however, is quite an undertaking. If the mississippi county clerk issuing your marriage license believes that you or your betrothed is drunk, insane, or an imbecile, he. Many states still have strange laws that arent enforced or taken seriously. However, these weird or outlandish laws are actually on the books. Amazing facts about strange laws in texas, work in texas, drivers license and texas independence day. We found some other laws that are quite bonkers, but were unable to confirm them. These 10 crazy laws in texas will leave you scratching your head in wonder. In dennison and bristol, texas, if a person adjusts or fusses with their stockings. Thanks to a large population and loose open record laws, texas is a hotbed of weird, perplexing and confusing crimes. Illinois has some absurd state and city laws still on the books. A law that began in the 80s as a serious antinuke statement has taken on a second life as an. The united states is held together by a range of different laws and regulations.
There are no laws on the books which prohibit bestiality. The 24 weirdest laws in illinois jul 16, 2018 jul 16, 2018. Often, the reasons behind the laws passed into history while. The law was put on the books in an effort to reduce crime. Two states have these weird marriage laws on the books.
If you are aware of some weird laws still in effect in your country or state feel free to tell us in the comments. Some laws are in place to protect us, some to govern certain behaviors and some are well, just plain dumb. How is it possible that some dumb laws like these are still in effect today, remains a mystery. You have to believe in something in order to hold public office in texas. Herein, weve gathered the 40 craziest small town lawsall legitimately still on the books in 2018from around the country. Antiquated laws still on the books houston chronicle. Its our personal top list, therefore youll find the most stupid laws, at least in our opinion, at the end of the list. Most of these laws are outdated and often humorous to us now.
Often, the reasons behind the laws passed into history while the lawmakers never repealed the weird laws. Top 5 weird but kindofcool laws in texas choose energy. Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship. Throughout its history, texans have told some pretty tall tales, but these weird texas laws are entirely true and still in effect today. Here are the 10 most ridiculous laws in texas, spanning from glue to bicycles, that prove everything is, in fact, bigger in texas, especially its affinity for the weird legislature.
Your travel guide to texass local legends and best kept secrets volume 11 treat, wesley, shades, heather, riggs, rob, moran, mark, sceurman, mark on. The majority of them were passed centuries ago and have never been repealed, although theyre not currently being enforced. A law that began in the 80s as a serious antinuke statement has taken on a second life as an internet joke, mainly due to the purported consequences. Weird texas laws you should avoid breaking and one you can. The eyes of texas are upon you, they meant that the state already has. Weird state laws from every state in america thrillist. The legal system does its best to maintain the integrity of the country, aiming to keep all of its citizens safe. Its no secret that every state has weird laws left on the books from decades ago, but georgia has some laws still around that will leave you wondering why they were ever a law in the first. Why toss out the old and weird stuff when you can embrace it and laugh these laws are perfect examples. Supposedly, there was a time when the military brought camels to arizona and there might have been. Utah has its own batch of weird or unique laws, from causing catastrophes to throwing snowballs.
These rules and regulations were passed by the texas state legislature, or in an individual in texas city, and for one reason or another, were never overturned. In dennison and bristol, texas, if a person adjusts or fusses with their stockings it could lead to a sentence of up to a year in the state penitentiary. Now, we are all about texas yall, but we can admit there are some strange things that occur here. Here are the most ridiculous laws from all 50 states you may be breaking quite a few of them. These bizarre laws on education are somehow still on the books. Click through to see the weird, bizarre texas arrests and crimes of 2017 so. Then there are others that are enforced, such as the one that makes it illegal to purchase or consume whiskey in. Make sure you watch your step around the state to avoid breaking these unusual rules. Check out our list of unusual laws still legal throughout texas. Flirting flirting with the eyes or hands is illegal in san antonio, texas. The good ole boys and girls of texas have managed to sneak a few stupid laws into the. Cut your losses now it is illegal to carry wire cutters in your pocket in austin.
However, these 10 weird laws still on the books are often overlooked by law enforcement, and understandably so. Sometimes though, laws can get a bit out of hand, weird even. Yep, the lone star state has vast amounts of strange people and bizarre sites, and they burst forth from every page of the biggest, most bizarre collection of texas stories ever assembled. Vibrators are illegal in texascaptionunder a 1973 texas law, sales of obscene devices are. In athens, ga, it is illegal to read a book to your friends after 2. The weirdest, most bizarre reasons people have been. Over on io9, we posted a map of all the weirdest sex laws in the u. There are plenty of urban legends and fake state laws circulating around the internet. Or maybe theyre not actually on the books but more of an urban legend. These rules and regulations were passed by the texas state legislature, or in an individual in. These 11 crazy laws in austin will leave you scratching your head in wonder.
When it comes to enforcing laws, texas does a pretty good job. They may have made sense when they were written, but today they seem a little questionable, weird or just plain dumb. In north carolina, it is against the law for dogs and cats to fight. We didnt have room for every weird sex law we found, and some of them we had to shorten a bit to make them fit. Take the supposed law in port arthur that declares it illegal to emit obnoxious odors.