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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.
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 ...
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