# Things that are illegal in one state/subjurisdiction but contraband in another part of the country

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [February 24, 2012, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-are-illegal-in-one-state-subjurisdiction-but-contraband-in-another-part-of-the-country/613851 "2012-02-24T16:29:05Z")\
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**Author:** ![Exapno\_Mapcase](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/exapno_mapcase/32/1051_2.png) [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2012, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-are-illegal-in-one-state-subjurisdiction-but-contraband-in-another-part-of-the-country/613851/41 "2012-02-28T17:32:58Z")

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> [@Lumpy](#):
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> Texas still has an obscenity statute on the books that makes dildos and vibrators illegal. Technically it only bans the sale of such items but a subdivision of the statute allows law enforcement to presume that six or more are intended for sale.

[Commentary on this law](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvJyA-7PwKM). NSFW. Reason: ooh, such language!

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