These 10 Crazy Laws in Texas Will Leave You Scratching Your Head In Wonder

When it comes to enforcing laws, Texas does a pretty good job. However, there are a few weird laws in Texas still on the books. In fact, some of the illegal things in Texas are so strange that you’ll wonder why these laws ever came about in the first place. You might also be surprised to learn that you’ve broken the law a time or two. (Don’t worry; we won’t tell.)

1. It is illegal to sell one's eye.

Darn, our plan to get rich is out the window. Time for plan B.

2. It is illegal to milk another person's cow.

Better just milk your own cows, or, you know, buy your milk at the store.

3. The entire Encyclopedia Britannica collection is banned in Texas because one of the books contains a formula for making beer at home.

Now, that just isn't fair.

4. While we're on the subject of beer, it's illegal to take more than three sips of beer at a time while standing.

Time to practice the art of drinking beer while laying down! (The guy in the photo seems to have it down pretty well.)

5. Criminals must give their victims 24-hour notice before committing a crime, either orally or in writing.

Good news for us! Now we can go tell the cops before anything bad happens.

6. It is against the law to throw confetti, rubber balls, whips, firecrackers, or feather dusters in the town of Borger.

Do they have to take away ALL the fun?!

7. It's illegal to dust any public building with a feather duster in Clarendon.

Better leave the dusting to the cleaning crew, we suppose.

8. It's against the law to sell Limburger cheese on Sundays in Houston.

Better stock up on Saturday!

9. It's illegal to emit obnoxious odors while on an elevator in Port Arthur.

Keep those odors to yourself, or you might just end up in jail.

10. Any person who sits on a sidewalk in Galveston may be fined up to $500.

It's okay, though. You can still stand, bike, and rollerblade.

So, did you know about these illegal things in Texas? Know of any other weird laws in Texas? Tell us!

These laws aren't the only wonderfully weird thing about Texas. Click here to read about the weirdest places you can go in the Lone Star State.