Following what some dubbed the most conservative legislative session in state history, people nationwide have parodied Texas' latest legislation. Even the number of laws passed last year became the butt of many jokes: 666, the number of the beast.
Naturally, satirical news site The Onion has also riffed on the state's controversial policies, from Texas lawmakers' gun-worship to their attacks on reproductive rights.
Here are a few of our favorite Texas-related stories from The Onion.
'Texas Bans Consensual Sex'
This one doesn’t seem too far outside the realm of possibility.
On March 10, The Onion notified the world that after effectively banning abortions, the Lone Star State has taken it a step further. That’s right, y’all: no more consensual sex.
The Onion reported that Gov. Greg Abbott, cheered on by right-wing lobbyists and religious groups, signed into law a ban on sexy fun. People caught in the act could face more than 10 years behind bars.
“Consensual sex has always been immoral, and now it’s finally illegal, too,” the Republican said, according to that outlet. “Enthusiastic, continuous, specific, freely given, and clearly communicated sexual consent will not be tolerated in Texas.”
Abbott added that matchmakers could also face prosecution for setting up their friends who later go on to do the deed.
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