Have You Broken One of These 11 Ridiculous Texas Laws?

It's illegal to promote the use of or own more than 6 female pleasure devices. You can use your imagination to fill in the blank. [source]

The law should actually state that you cannot milk someone else's cow unless you have their permission. But honestly, it should really be up to the cow, I say. Also, if you steal cattle in Temple you can be hung on the spot. [source]

You're forbidden to modify the weather in Texas. This law is still in effect as the law was traced back to the 1890s - a Civil War battalion used loads of gun powder in an attempt to produce rain clouds. It didn't work. [source]

That's just good manners. [source]

Encyclopedia Britannica contains a formula for making beer at home. Now, brewing beer at home is legal for personal use. But it's illegal to sell said alcohol without proper licensing. [source]

The Texas Constitution
Article 1 - BILL OF RIGHTS
Section 4 - RELIGIOUS TESTS

No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office, or public trust, in this State; nor shall any one be excluded from holding office on account of his religious sentiments, provided he acknowledge the existence of a Supreme Being. {source}

This law is on the books in Abilene. So if you're in Abilene, waiting to make a grand gesture for your hopeful gal after work - you just might get arrested. {source}

This law is in Temple. I don't know anyone around here who owns a horse and buggy, but if you do you should test this law out and see if it holds up.

This law is specific to Harker Heights. While it is incredibly rude and disrespectful to swear in a place of worship, making it outright illegal might be a little too much. [source]

This law is rooted in Austin. Apparently back in the day there was controversy between landowners who preferred open ranges and those who wanted to keep land closed off. Those in favor of open ranges took it upon themselves to open up fences and barbed wire. It's open now! [source]

I had to include this odd law that's on the books in Clarendon. "You're under arrest for dusting the library, though the books do look a bit dusty..." [source]