Not Just a Joke, These are Real Texas Laws That Still Exist

We all know that laws are created to maintain order within our communities. They are set up to help everyone but sometimes those laws become outdated, and they start to seem rather strange and unnecessary. There are quite a few of those unusual laws that still exist in the state of Texas and I wanted to share some of those with you, ya know, so you don't break the law.

While these laws are technically still enforceable, most law enforcement professionals don't have the time or energy to track down these low level criminals. And sometimes the punishments along with the crime is just laughable, as you will read below.

Please Don't Commit These Crimes Just to See What Law Enforcement Will Do

Sometimes it's fun to test what we can get away with. But these laws are so ridiculous and our law enforcement officers are so busy, please don't test your limits to see what you can get away with and what will actually get you in trouble with the law.

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It's Funny How Many Strange Laws There Are Here in the State of Texas

How about 20 different laws that are still active now that can get you in trouble with law enforcement in the state of Texas. Let's make sure you know what is legal and illegal that way you can stay on the right side of the law.

Here is a look at 20 unusual laws that are still in place in Texas:

20 Unusual Laws in the State of Texas

We want you to stay legal so here is a list of 20 strange laws you could break in the state of Texas.

LOOK: What major laws were passed the year you were born?

Data for this list was acquired from trusted online sources and news outlets. Read on to discover what major law was passed the year you were born and learn its name, the vote count (where relevant), and its impact and significance.