Discover the Texas Sites Where Photos Are a No-Go

With the need to share everything on social media, this is probably something everyone should know. People get excited about sharing their daily lives and the places they visit but don't think about the repercussions that come with it.

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There are many places in Texas where you are banned from taking pics. Here are the most common areas so you don't get in trouble with the laws.

RAILROAD TRACKS

This one caught me off guard. I have seen so many graduates use railroad tracks for photo shoots but technically this is breaking the law. Texas Penal Code prohibits interference with railroad property. Standing on the tracks for a picture could be considered a violation of that code.

PLACES VIOLATING SOMEONE'S PRIVACY

This one should be obvious. If a person is at a public event they can expect to get their picture taken. It becomes illegal when someone takes a photo of you from outside your home while you are inside, in a private setting.

THE ALAMO

I took a tour of the Alamo and the guide was really specific with this one. You are encouraged to take pictures of the outside of the building but absolutely none inside. I have even heard some tour guides say no phone usage inside the building at all.

VOTING LOCATIONS

Some states allow you to take selfies in the voting booth but in Texas, you can not take pics within 100 feet of a polling place.

NATIVE AMERICAN RESERVATIONS

This one is a slippery slope because it changes from location to location. It is better to assume you can't and ask permission before taking out your phone or camera.

Now while some of these are obvious, others really caught me by surprise. Hopefully, this helps you from one Texan to another.