09/24/2026
Hunt County has some very interesting little known laws, lol!
If you’re thinking if moving to the Hunt County, TX area, give us a holler first!
Did you know that Hunt County Texans live under some of the most unique, old-school, and oddly specific laws in the state?
The Purple Paint Rule Texas Penal Code § 30.05(b)(2)(D)
The Law: Texas Penal Code § 30.05 explicitly states that a property owner can use purple paint markings on trees or posts as a legal alternative to a "No Trespassing" sign. The paint lines must be vertical, at least 8 inches long, 1 inch wide, and placed 3 to 5 feet off the ground.
Fence Cutting is a Felony Texas Penal Code § 28.03(b)(4)(B)
The Law: Under Texas Penal Code § 28.03, intentionally cutting or damaging a fence used for livestock or production agriculture elevates standard criminal mischief directly to a State Jail Felony or higher, carrying a penalty of up to 2 years (and sometimes up to 10 years depending on property value and damage) in state prison.
The Sabine River Lockdown Texas Parks and Wildlife Code § 216.021
The Law: This is one of the few laws hyper-specific to Hunt County. Texas Parks and Wildlife Code § 216.021 explicitly dictates that the section of the Sabine River running between its source and the eastern boundary line of Hunt County is legally "not a navigable stream" for the purpose of public hunting and fishing rights. This keeps those rights strictly in the hands of the local riparian landowners.
No Drones for Tracking Texas Parks and Wildlife Code § 43.102
The Law: Under state hunting laws governed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), it is strictly illegal to use any unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV/drone) to locate, track, or hunt down wounded or live game animals.
Wipers Required, Windshields Optional (with a twist) Texas Transportation Code § 547.603 (mandates wipers but specifies no windshield requirements)
The Law: Texas Transportation Code § 547.603 explicitly states all motor vehicles must have functioning windshield wipers.
However, Texas vehicle equipment statutes never explicitly state a vehicle must have a physical front windshield. Oddly enough, if you do have a windshield, it cannot be cracked in a way that obstructs your vision—meaning legally, having no windshield is acceptable, but a badly cracked one can get you a ticket!
Paying a Ticket = A Guilty Plea Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 27.14(c)
The Law: Under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, simply paying a fine online or via mail to a municipal court constitutes a formal waiver of a jury trial and a legal entry of a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) or guilty. The conviction is then automatically recorded on your driving record.
The 10-Inch Lawn Limit City of Greenville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24 (Property Maintenance), Article 24.03
The Law: According to the official City of Greenville Code Enforcement guidelines, standard residential properties must keep grass and weeds under 12 inches. However, the city explicitly mandates that properties on Park Street must keep grass under 10 inches.
Strict Yard Sale Caps City of Greenville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article 14.09, Section 14.09.002(a)
The Law: Per Greenville's local code of ordinances, residents are legally capped at a maximum of three garage/yard sales per calendar year, and each individual sale event cannot exceed three consecutive days.
The One-Day Car Sale Ban Texas Transportation Code § 728.002
The Law: Known as the Texas "Blue Law" for auto dealers, Texas Transportation Code § 728.002 makes it a misdemeanor for a motor vehicle dealer to operate on both consecutive days of Saturday and Sunday. They are legally forced to choose one weekend day to completely close.
The Sunday Liquor Lockout Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code § 105.01
The Law: Per the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), package stores (liquor stores) are legally required to close on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. If Christmas or New Year's falls on a Sunday, they must remain closed on the following Monday as well.
Proxy Marriages are Legal Texas Family Code § 2.007
The Law: Under Texas Family Code § 2.007, Texas remains one of only four states that allows a proxy marriage. If a Hunt County resident is active-duty military deployed overseas or incarcerated, they can legally appoint a proxy via affidavit to stand in and marry their partner.
No Parking on the Grass City of Greenville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18 (Traffic and Vehicles), Section 18.05 (Off-Street Parking and Placement Regulations)
The Law: The Greenville Code Enforcement division explicitly lists "Parking Violations" as parking vehicles on non-approved surfaces. Leaving your truck or car parked on the grass or bare dirt of a front yard is a fineable municipal code violation.
hich one of these surprised you the most? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇
