Texas, Now Cool With People Shooting Pigs From Helicopters

Yeehaw: starting today, it is now legal to pay someone money for the privilege of shooting wild hogs (and coyotes) from a helicopter in the great state of Texas. Texas has almost two million wild hogs — which are the same as regular domesticated pigs, except they run free — and they cause a ton of property damage each year. Conveniently, they are also delicious.

· Tompkins: Three New Texas Laws Go Into Effect Today [Chronicle]