Texas Residents On Edge As Purple Warnings Appear In State

(KHLA - TEXAS) - What does purple paint on a fence or tree actually mean? Texas urban legends have made generations of people in the Lone Star State fear it. We have all the details.

Many claim that you will be shot, arrested, or worse if you cross the line marked with purple paint.

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It actually has something to do with what is called the "Purple Paint Laws". Section 30.05 of the Texas Penal Code says that when a Texas resident marks their property with purple paint, it just like hanging a no trespassing sign.

Section 30.05 of the Texas Penal Code reads:

• vertical lines at least 8 inches long and at least 1 inch wide
• placed so that the bottom of the mark is at least 3 feet but no more than 5 feet from the ground
• placed at locations that are clearly visible to any person approaching the property and no more than:
  • 100 feet apart on forest land, or
  • 1,000 feet apart on land other than forest land

For homeowners that have trouble keeping signs up because of wind, rain, or even vandalism, purple paint is a popular option.

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