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Old 03-27-2010, 04:40 PM
 
Location: 78747
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Just wondering.

I assumed everyone has - at least once. I don't know if it's legal or not.

Last edited by jobert; 03-27-2010 at 04:59 PM..

 
Old 03-27-2010, 05:19 PM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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Do I? No. Have I ever. No. Have I ever bathed nude out at Lake Travis, yes. But only when there were not a lot of people around.

The nudity issue is a relevant question for Austin, because Austin does not have any laws specifically forbidding nudity except in very particular incidences.

I remembered that something like this has come up before, so did a little research.

Caution: the author of this website is a bit of a fruitcake, but he has some useful information such as this.

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Nudity and the Law in Austin, TX | Nudity

How do I know whether I'm breaking the law? What does the law say?

There are two different sections of the law. You can be charged with either:
Section 21.08 (Indecent Exposure) of the Texas Penal code says: "A person commits an offense if he exposes his anus or any part of his genitals with intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person, and he is reckless about whether another is present who will be offended or alarmed by his act." It's a Class B misdemeanor, which carries a maximum fine of $2,000, or 180 days in jail, or both. Two convictions of indecent exposure requires the person to registor as a sex offender, according to the Metro & State Briefing in the July 8, 2006 Austin American-Statesman.

Section 42.01 (Disorderly Conduct) says: "(a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (2) makes an offensive gesture or display in a public place, and the gesture or display tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace; or ... (12) exposes his anus or genitals in a public place and is reckless about whether another may be present who will be offended or alarmed by his act." This is a Class C misdemeanor, which carries a maximum fine of $500 and no jail time.
He makes some good points, i.e. even if it is not technically illegal, a cop can still arrest you anytime he wants to arrest you, then you get to fight it out in court. The prosecuting attorney could throw it out if they feel there is no case, or let it go to trial. In which case then you will be subject to a judges determination whether you broke a law or not.

So, generally, I think if you want to drive around naked, there is a pretty good chance you will get away with it if you are not trying to attract attention to yourself.

Just don't try it on a hot summers day when the vinyl upholstery in your car has been sitting out in the sun for hours. Otherwise that naugahyde texture will be permanently branded into your backsides.

There is lots of other amusing analyisis of the question on that website link above.
 
Old 03-27-2010, 07:43 PM
 
Location: Hutto, Tx
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No, only pajamas.
 
Old 03-27-2010, 07:47 PM
 
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I assumed everyone has - at least once. I don't know if it's legal or not.
You would assume wrongly!

I've never done it...but there is a certain appeal to the whole driving a sportscar at fast speeds in the summertime with the top down wearing nothing but what God gave me!
 
Old 03-27-2010, 08:35 PM
 
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I haven't, but I'm open to new things. Do you have any suggestions for roads/etc that are particularly good for driving naked? Which do you prefer, leather or cloth? Auto or stick?
 
Old 03-27-2010, 08:39 PM
 
Location: central Austin
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best ever message subject line!
 
Old 03-27-2010, 08:48 PM
 
Location: Austin, TX!!!!
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Just keeping it weird, Jobert?
 
Old 03-28-2010, 12:03 AM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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What a fantastic post! I have to say I'm shocked that a state as conservative as Texas (I know Austin is much more liberal, but it is TEXAS penal code, after all) has no problem with public nudity! I think that's pretty great! I don't personally plan to wander around naked in Austin (or drive around naked, although I might have to try it!), but I like that Texas realizes that as long as you aren't being inappropriate or hurting anyone, being naked shouldn't be a crime! I'm very pleasantly surprised!
 
Old 03-28-2010, 06:07 AM
 
Location: Cypress, TX
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Old 03-28-2010, 02:43 PM
 
Location: SW Austin & Wimberley
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Originally Posted by centralaustinite View Post
best ever message subject line!
Agreed. Thanks for spicing things up.

In the spirit of giving such an excellent topic the deep thought and consideration it deserves, I've searched my memory and can't think of an instance in which I operated a vehicle nude.

I have been nude inside a vehicle though, but not recently.
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