Law

Some things just feel illegal—like picking wildflowers or riding in the back of a pick-up truck, but in Texas, many are surprisingly legal.

It's not just Texas either, it seems all across the USA, this question comes up and nobody seems to have a definitive answer. I guess, at the end of the day, it depends on how cool you are with your neighbor.

Our neighbor to the north, New Mexico and several other states allow the sale of alcohol ... all types ... at any establishment properly licensed to sell it. Texas however, splits the pack into to 2 categories: beer and wine only or everything.

Riding a motorcycle safely involves a lot more than just fastening your seat belt and obeying all the laws. The risk factor is a lot higher and riding requires a constant state of vigilance, awareness and preparation.

These days, with illegal migrants being more common, trespassing may become more common since migrants are unfamiliar with the area and property lines. The fact that some may be up to no good has area residents concerned and anxious.

Yes, you read that right ... gas powered cars may soon be a thing of the past as more and more states are jumping on the band wagon, crusading for a gas engine-less United States of America.

You've seen them and, being unaware of this law as I was, probably didn't even bat an eyelash. Although, you may have raised an eyebrow. They are blatant about it, almost intentionally trying to draw attention to their flagrant lawlessness.

You also have the right to order them out of, or deny them entry into, your house. They can come in with a warrant of course but there are situations where they don't have to have one.

The lone star state just took another huge step backwards as far as legal marijuana goes by passing SB-3 - initiating a complete ban on any and all products containing THC. Texas law had allowed hemp products to contain up to 0.3% THC.

The first amendment gives all citizens, in Texas or any other state, the right to "peacefully assemble". You have the most freedom if you hold your gathering in a public place ... a park, public sidewalk, public thoroughfares, outside government buildings, etc. Just don't block access to buildings or inhibit normal business/activity.