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Weird Laws: Two Trains Meet in Texas — The Law Says Neither Can Move First

Weird Laws: Two Trains Meet in Texas — The Law Says Neither Can Move First In Texas, a law once said that when two trains meet at a railroad crossing, both must stop — and neither can proceed until the other has gone first. A perfect logical paradox written into actual law. This strange Texas law isn't a myth. Attorneys have confirmed it existed. But how did something this absurd end up on the books? The answer takes us back to the 1880s railroad wars, robber barons like Jay Gould, and a political dirty trick that backfired spectacularly. In this video, you'll discover: The impossible Texas law that created a perfect logical paradox How Jay Gould and the railroad monopolies controlled Texas in the 1880s The "poison pill" strategy that accidentally became real law How reformers like James Hogg fought back and created the Texas Railroad Commission 📌 Visual Note: Some historical scenes are AI recreations to help visualize 1880s Texas railroad era. The laws, court cases, and political events are verified from Texas State Archives and legal records. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The Impossible Law 0:32 - The Railroad Boom 2:00 - Jay Gould and the Robber Barons 4:05 - The Poison Pill Strategy 5:40 - James Hogg Fights Back 7:50 - The Railroad Commission 10:05 - What Happened to the Law 11:45 - The Lesson 13:25 - What's YOUR Weirdest Law? Sources & Further Reading: Texas State Law Library — Historical Railroad Statutes Texas State Historical Association — James Hogg, John Reagan, Railroad Commission Coby L. Wooten, Texas Attorney — Legal verification of the law What's the weirdest law in YOUR state? Drop it in the comments — I might make a video about it! If you want more strange forgotten corners of American history, hit subscribe for new videos every week. #Texashistory #weirdlaws #railroadhistory #strangelaws #americanhistory #Texaslaw #forgottenhistory