17/08/2022
DID YOU KNOW?
Ignorance of the law is not a valid defense.
An example some folks might not know about is purple paint on a post/tree/fence in the Great State of Texas (and several other Southern states) is equal to a very direct,
“No hunting/No trespassing/No solicitation/go away” sign.
If you see purple paint - don’t go unless you were invited.
The purple paint law was passed almost 30 years ago to help because trespassing signs get faded, torn down, etc. purple paint is a unique color in nature and even most color blind can see it.
As one good ol’ boy told us,
“I’ve educated a couple people about the meaning because they weren’t from around here and decided to stop by and try to swap howdys… but I have purple paint all up and down my posts on the driveway.
I found the most effective way to educate these individuals is by show and tell. I am showing you my shotgun and telling you to skedaddle. Don’t be telling me about your candidate, don’t tell me you were hunting while you completely ignored the posts. No - I don’t want to look at knives. No - I don’t need my roof inspected for hail damage. No - I don’t want to change my internet provider. No- Whatever you’re selling, I’m not buying”.
The more you know….
https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.30.htm