I'm sure Texas has some odd tax laws, but I can't find any right now. I did find this one:
A recently passed anti-crime laws requires criminals to give their victims 24 hours notice, either orally or in writing, and explain to the nature of the crime about to be committed.
I'm reminded of Ankh-Morpork Thieves guild where if you pay a fee you do not get robbed that year, and if you do get robbed the guild takes care of the problem - generally by putting at the bottom of the river...