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In the midst of a legislative whirlwind, Texas and New Mexico are making waves — some surprises that might just change your daily routine.

Texas is stepping up its fight against jugging, but there are complexities in proving intent that might leave this law facing some tough challenges ahead.

When it comes to fast food, the best burger joint ever was born in Texas. Whataburger first opened up 75 years ago in Corpus Christi and was a "Texas only" thing for quite awhile. Now you can find that big orange W in 16 states.

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.

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.

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.