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Five new Perry-approved laws in Texas
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/shooting-hogs-helicopters-fishing-hands-five-perry-approved-170245980.html
When the new Texas state fiscal year begins on Thursday, more than 700 laws passed by the legislature and signed by Gov. Rick Perry this year will take effect. From hogs and helicopters to handguns and highways, here's a look at five Texas-size laws about to go into effect in the Lone Star State:
1. It will be legal in Texas to shoot feral hogs from helicopters.
Starting Thursday, adventure hunters can legally pay for a helicopter ride and fire away at some of the 2 million feral hogs that roam the state.
State Rep. Sid Miller, who sponsored the legislation, says the animals cause up to $500 million in damage each year and that the new law can help reduce the damage.
The Fort Worth Star Telegram reports that Vertex Helicopters, a Houston-based company, has already reserved slots for 30 hog hunters, at a price of $475 an hour (with a 3-hour minimum), and that 60 hunters have taken the company's required $350 safety course.
2. The government will no longer fine you for catching fish with your hands.
Fishing for catfish in Texas waters without a pole has been illegal for the better part of the last century, but thanks to a new law passed this year, bare-handed fishermen can finally rest easy. Starting Thursday, fisherman who like to use their hands instead of a fishing pole will no longer face the threat of a $500 fine.
In the method known as "noodling," a fisherman sticks his hand under the water until the fish bites it, and then wrestles the creature out of the water.
3. It's OK to bring your gun to work.
Workers in Texas now have the freedom to pack a gun with their (freshly noodled) catfish sandwich before work. Employees can apply for a permit to bring their guns to work, so long as they leave the firearm concealed and locked in their car.
4. I can drive 85.
Americans will be able to drive faster in Texas than any other state in the nation. Approved in April as part of a state transportation bill, the Texas legislature raised the maximum state speed limit to 85 miles per hour.
5. Want to have a beer and see a naked lady? Pay the government five bucks.
Yes, Rick Perry raised taxes! This law was passed in 2007, but was deemed constitutional by the state's highest court only last week. The Texas Supreme Court ruled that the measure--which requires Texas strip clubs that serve alcohol to charge a $5 dollar "pole tax" (get it?) on every patron--is not a violation of the First Amendment.
The money raised from the tax will be used to support programs that aid victims of sexual abuse and funds health care for the uninsured.
When the new Texas state fiscal year begins on Thursday, more than 700 laws passed by the legislature and signed by Gov. Rick Perry this year will take effect. From hogs and helicopters to handguns and highways, here's a look at five Texas-size laws about to go into effect in the Lone Star State:
1. It will be legal in Texas to shoot feral hogs from helicopters.
Starting Thursday, adventure hunters can legally pay for a helicopter ride and fire away at some of the 2 million feral hogs that roam the state.
State Rep. Sid Miller, who sponsored the legislation, says the animals cause up to $500 million in damage each year and that the new law can help reduce the damage.
The Fort Worth Star Telegram reports that Vertex Helicopters, a Houston-based company, has already reserved slots for 30 hog hunters, at a price of $475 an hour (with a 3-hour minimum), and that 60 hunters have taken the company's required $350 safety course.
2. The government will no longer fine you for catching fish with your hands.
Fishing for catfish in Texas waters without a pole has been illegal for the better part of the last century, but thanks to a new law passed this year, bare-handed fishermen can finally rest easy. Starting Thursday, fisherman who like to use their hands instead of a fishing pole will no longer face the threat of a $500 fine.
In the method known as "noodling," a fisherman sticks his hand under the water until the fish bites it, and then wrestles the creature out of the water.
3. It's OK to bring your gun to work.
Workers in Texas now have the freedom to pack a gun with their (freshly noodled) catfish sandwich before work. Employees can apply for a permit to bring their guns to work, so long as they leave the firearm concealed and locked in their car.
4. I can drive 85.
Americans will be able to drive faster in Texas than any other state in the nation. Approved in April as part of a state transportation bill, the Texas legislature raised the maximum state speed limit to 85 miles per hour.
5. Want to have a beer and see a naked lady? Pay the government five bucks.
Yes, Rick Perry raised taxes! This law was passed in 2007, but was deemed constitutional by the state's highest court only last week. The Texas Supreme Court ruled that the measure--which requires Texas strip clubs that serve alcohol to charge a $5 dollar "pole tax" (get it?) on every patron--is not a violation of the First Amendment.
The money raised from the tax will be used to support programs that aid victims of sexual abuse and funds health care for the uninsured.
OH YES, some of the Iquanas get huge and get into peoples air conditioning systems and they can be very ugly. They are vegetarians and live on foliage and particularly like big beautiful flowers! A neighboring barrier island called boca grande, hired someone to trap them they were sooo bad. The guy would trap them and put them in a freezer, (cold kills them). Even the last few winters when we had a few nights of freezing weather, they would just drop out of trees when they got cold. Its funny cause you would see them a couple of hours later when the sun got hot, get up and scurry off. Some people here shoot them too. It is common to find them in the garbage cans as well. These are mostly on the West Coast of Florida from what I understand but last I heard they too were spreading. lol
Well I love animals and I love you too .....love makes the world go round and round
I dont have any stones thats your problem bbxx I just read all the hatred on here for animals ..and it made me sad ..
Well before you cast stones....I declare I think you would be the first to shoot a left winger on site.....(your fellow man) lol
Seriously...I dont think everyone hates animals. No worries
Seriously...I dont think everyone hates animals. No worries
well I wonder what the .. world would be with out all the creatures you guys hate .. ..sad .
I have a photo of myself with what I think is an Iguana from my trip to Key West. I think they are kinda cute..lol. I didn't know they were destructive.
Remind us if we ever go to your house to bring our own supper lol
I wasn't aware of the Iguana problem. A couple of years ago I was in Miami. My motel was close to the Airport. There were a couple of Iguanas that would hang around by the pool. I thought the motel owned them and they were like some kind of attraction for the guest.I doubt they would make it here in Louisiana we would probably eat them.
You all can keep your snakes....yuck
I read in the national geographic...oh, I cant remember where...but they were dropping dead mice full of tylonal so the tree snakes will eat the mice and die. Something about having a problem with tree snakes and not wanting them to get to the US (if I remember correctly)
I read in the national geographic...oh, I cant remember where...but they were dropping dead mice full of tylonal so the tree snakes will eat the mice and die. Something about having a problem with tree snakes and not wanting them to get to the US (if I remember correctly)
We have pythons. They are huge, eat little dogs and cats and whatever they can get hold of. People get them for pets and then when they cannot take care of them they release them into the wild. There is nothing here that will keep the population down and the keys are full of them and I hear they are moving north. EW. And the Iguana is another one. Nuisance is all they are and very destructive. I am sure we are not the only state with the problem but they are pretty bad here.
I am curious as to your comments on those particular snakes. There was an article about them several issues ago in National Geographic, and it said that a large part of these snakes that are not indigineous to these areas is that people are getting them as pets, unable to manage when they get larger or they just don't want to take care of them, and are releasing them. Is that the issue with the breeds you mentioned? I'm curious.
awww Come on guys nothing on this earth wreaks havoc the way the human being does .....nothing ...
Hogs destroy critical wildlife habitat. Habitat that indigineous animals depend on. Besides that, they destroy our feed crops and compete not only with our wildlife for food, but our domestic livestock as well.
It is also a fact that domestic hogs are the quickest animal, once outside of the domestic realm to become feral again. They take on physical changes within, I believe, like 6 to 8 weeks. They breed extremely well and are capable of having numerous litters a year and completely take over an area that hasn't seen hogs in about a year.
Another species that is wreaking havoc in the south is snakes.... like Burmese pythons and African Rock Pythons. Certainly not indigineous, certainly having a negative impact on the eco system.
It is also a fact that domestic hogs are the quickest animal, once outside of the domestic realm to become feral again. They take on physical changes within, I believe, like 6 to 8 weeks. They breed extremely well and are capable of having numerous litters a year and completely take over an area that hasn't seen hogs in about a year.
Another species that is wreaking havoc in the south is snakes.... like Burmese pythons and African Rock Pythons. Certainly not indigineous, certainly having a negative impact on the eco system.
I am all for not abusing animals, but things are taken too far.
I know these people who "relocate" mice. Well, let me tell you. You do not relocate rodents. I went in to the building where they held dinners for them and their friends.... I never in my life had seen anything so disgusting. You know those large lights in celiings, they are like another large ceiling tile...only clear? There were mice running above the dinner tables, clearly visible while folks were eating! The cupboards....mice poo everywhere....I can not describe how bad it was...mice owned this place.. I would not even drink a glass of water there. Literally it was, and most likely still is a mice playland. I tried to convince them that this was a serious health concern...but no, I was considered an animal hater for not wanting RODENTS to live. Needless to say, I left and wished them all a happy life with their "pets".
I know these people who "relocate" mice. Well, let me tell you. You do not relocate rodents. I went in to the building where they held dinners for them and their friends.... I never in my life had seen anything so disgusting. You know those large lights in celiings, they are like another large ceiling tile...only clear? There were mice running above the dinner tables, clearly visible while folks were eating! The cupboards....mice poo everywhere....I can not describe how bad it was...mice owned this place.. I would not even drink a glass of water there. Literally it was, and most likely still is a mice playland. I tried to convince them that this was a serious health concern...but no, I was considered an animal hater for not wanting RODENTS to live. Needless to say, I left and wished them all a happy life with their "pets".
The meat of a Feral Hog is not comparable to the Pork you buy at the Grocery Store. I’ve tried to eat it several times (even the smaller ones) and didn’t care for it. I find the Wild Boars (Male Hogs) almost inedible. Not only can they destroy crops but also Wildlife Habitat. They completely root up areas depleting them from food source that would normally feed Deer and Turkeys. Here in Louisiana, it is open season on them year around. They are good for nothing and I say kill them all. As far as trapping and relocating them, all your doing is moving the problem from one place to another. They are very smart and the older ones are wise to the traps.
Feral hogs are not indignous to the US. They do not belong here. Margy, I am with you on most things... playing the devils advocate here, why would you take this stance with feral hogs and not take the same stance concerning illegal immigration?
lol welcome :) ps (dont worry, my brother raises them and knows this and eats them anyway. )
Thanks for that bb. I just put the pork chops back in the freezer. Its chicken tonight! EW
yuck....hogs, pigs, whatever you want to call them....eat mice and rats... so when you eat pork, you are eating mice and rats and whatever else they managed to kill. They also eat feces.... for real.... these are the dirtiest critters out there....In some places they are used to rid human waste. (yes for real). Other than that, I like bacon too.... but wont eat it now.
Don't know much about hogs...can you make bacon from them? Or is it just pigs. I like bacon!!! To quote my 19 month old son....nummy!!
I'm not for killing all animals just because. I have my own animals. I love them to death...These hogs seem like they are menaces that destroy. So if they destroy and do NOTHING but destroy, why keep them around? Perry obviously thinks the same way and you'd vote for him no?!
Some do catch and release but most keep them. There is no way I would do it. I've seen Snapping Turtles that could easily take your hand off. You have Zero visabilty and there is no telling what could be in that log.
Thanks bbx. It was a day involving neglected children with CPS involvement. Those situations are always the hardest for me. I can't stand it when it's the kids. It's really difficult emotionally sometimes.
I read about this once upon a time. When they do it, isn't it more about saying they did it and the competition of it then actually eating the fish? Seems kind of a waste to me, although I still find the image of a grown adult wrestling a huge fish (some of those catfish are massive are they not?) rather humorous...
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