Does anyone know the law (in Texas) about carrying large quantities of condoms?

[ElisabethWhispers]

Originally Posted by ShysterJon

... If there were such a law, I'd probably hear about it since my colleagues and I sit around in bars at night talking about condoms. A law like that would certainly rubber me the wrong way.
.....

Those two sentences made me laugh. But is the 5-dildo law still in effect? I had heard that was no longer an issue.

This is what happened at the Houston airport several years ago to me:

http://nottheusualone.com/whispering...ull-of-condoms

I figured if I could go through airport security with a TON of condoms, I'm probably alright going to a hotel with them.

But I keep hearing of ladies getting arrested, who are suspected of prostitution, because they have a bunch of condoms on them.

[Guest082513-02]

Originally Posted by MasterBaiter1996

Why would they waste time on a law that limits the number of condoms one can carry.

Thats like asking why they have to focus so much on 2 adults agreeing to sex instead of going out and stopping REAL crimes.

[ShysterJon]

Originally Posted by ElisabethWhispers

But is the 5-dildo law still in effect? I had heard that was no longer an issue.

No, the law was overturned by a federal appellate court.

A distinction needs to be made here. While it isn't illegal in Texas to possess condoms, or any quantity of condoms, there's no law barring LE from using condoms as evidence of prostitution, which is the subject of Elisabeth's article about NYC. I guess it's possible the cops could arrest someone on suspicion of prostitution merely because they have a lot of rubbers, but that evidence alone would not prove the offense of prostitution. On the other hand, I can see the state offering evidence that a whorehouse had a closet full of condoms in a prostitution trial as some evidence of prostitution, compared to if the closet was full of chocolate bunnies. But in my view, offering boxes of condoms to prove prostitution would be kind of silly. However, if I were a DA trying a prostitution case, I might show the jury a blow-up of a photo of the closet full of rubbers and call it the "cavernous condom closet."

[RiverNut_13]

Originally Posted by ElisabethWhispers

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/ar...ondoms/254197/

I'll admit it. I purchase condoms in bulk. It's cheaper that way.

But do any of you limit how many condoms you have in one place? Or when doing an outcall, are you careful to not have twenty (or ten, etc.) condoms in your purse?

When I go to an outcall, I generally have at least ten condoms for toys, vibrators, my fingers if doing anal play, and God knows what else that we might need them for.

I would hate to think that if I was stopped for any reason, I would be charged with intent (or whatever it is called) because I had a pocket full of condoms.

Also, and this has been discussed in the past, TOYS? There used to be this five toy rule but supposedly, that has changed.

I know that going through the airport security, it's NO problem to have a suitcase full of floggers, condoms, toys, canes, etc. Or it hasn't been.

Would appreciate the opinion of others.

Thanks,
Elisabeth

There is no intent for this. You can be arrested for solicitation or ticketed for Manifestation for purpose of prostitution ( basically flagging down a vehicle or actually admitting to an officer that you were looking to " date " ). Sure, the officer might see all your toys and condoms and make assumptions but thats it. You are a sexually active person and it is for your own personal use. That is as far as it should ever get.

As far as the impeding an investigation. Shyster hit that on the head. About the most ridiculous thing Ive seen in awhile. Impeding an investigation only applies when a crime has been committed and the officer is actually investigating it. That doesnt apply to an officer believing a crime has been committed or is about to be.

Just saw Shysters post....

There is no suspicion of prostitution. They cannot arrest you for condoms or toys. Now, the officer could always take liberties when it comes to writing the ticket. If you are in a known prostitution area, have been ticketed or arrested before for solicitation AND have such a large grab bag of goodies, then yeah, the officer could go ahead and write the ticket and just let you fight it in court.

[notdeadyet]

Surely, law enforcement needs a "probable cause" of some offense to be able to make a search that finds the condoms. That might be a substantial hurdle in all cases, regardless of the number of condoms found.

Of course, the main consideration ought to be avoiding activities that could lead to a search in the first place, rather than hoping that the search itself does not pass constitutional muster. I guess that's where screening and other good judgment by providers comes into play.

[69er]

Originally Posted by ShysterJon

On the other hand, I can see the state offering evidence that a whorehouse had a closet full of condoms in a prostitution trial as some evidence of prostitution, compared to if the closet was full of chocolate bunnies.

The closet full of chocolate bunnies might also be proof of prostitution, but then we'd have to move this thread to "Another Realm".

[aka]

Article 77 of the state statute clearly states that no female may be in possession of more than 24 at any time. If you have exceeded the limit you will have to volunteer free CBJs until your stock has been whittled to the permissible limit.

Wish there was a statute for free BBBJs

[pyramider]

Could it be that LE is worried about condom trafficking? I wonder how much time Nate Newton would have got if he was caught with 400 lbs of condoms rather than herb?

[HoustonMilfDebbie]

Originally Posted by ElisabethWhispers

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/ar...ondoms/254197/

I'll admit it. I purchase condoms in bulk. It's cheaper that way.

But do any of you limit how many condoms you have in one place? Or when doing an outcall, are you careful to not have twenty (or ten, etc.) condoms in your purse?

When I go to an outcall, I generally have at least ten condoms for toys, vibrators, my fingers if doing anal play, and God knows what else that we might need them for.

I would hate to think that if I was stopped for any reason, I would be charged with intent (or whatever it is called) because I had a pocket full of condoms.

Also, and this has been discussed in the past, TOYS? There used to be this five toy rule but supposedly, that has changed.

I know that going through the airport security, it's NO problem to have a suitcase full of floggers, condoms, toys, canes, etc. Or it hasn't been.

Would appreciate the opinion of others.

Thanks,
Elisabeth

If they don't have a law now, Texas will make one. As far as I'm concerned the whole state is overcriminalized. In other words, "If you fart in Texas, you're arrested, babe!"

[FishGuy13]

Wow, just crazy enough to be a law, but still crazy!

[Jewish Lawyer]

Obviously, if you opened a Condoms To Go store in NYC, merely advertising a special sale, say 2 dozen for a 25% discount, could be considered promotion of prostitution!

[Tiffani Jameson]

Originally Posted by ElisabethWhispers

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/ar...ondoms/254197/

I know that going through the airport security, it's NO problem to have a suitcase full of floggers, condoms, toys, canes, etc. Or it hasn't been.

OMG you've actually done that?

I've actually SHIPPED my toys to the hotels, and if I buy something on a trip I ship it to my house because I would be MORTIFIED if security pulled me out of line, or threw my gear away because I couldn't have it with me.

I usually have a variety with me, and a ton, depending on the length of the encounter. I have a purse with a hole that puts them where they're out of plain sight.

[TexasCowboy]

I buy them by the box, wear XL Magnums, try to go through about a box a week, if the FWB Program is kicking in on all cylinders....If I wil be going to a womans place in Dallas and the surrounding areas will have to carry these with me, for the small ones just do not fit....Have problems with the big ones at times going all the way over and down, have to use KY Liquid to help.. .....If a cop stopped me would probally just smile and tell him that I am a single man.....

TexasCowboy

[zebra]

When I was hot & heavy on aspd I bought 100 bulk packs because you couldnt find the brand Crown anywhere except online. Gee if it's illegal I was in deep dodo back in the day....

[ElisabethWhispers]

Originally Posted by Tiffani Jameson

OMG you've actually done that?

I've actually SHIPPED my toys to the hotels, and if I buy something on a trip I ship it to my house because I would be MORTIFIED if security pulled me out of line, or threw my gear away because I couldn't have it with me.

I usually have a variety with me, and a ton, depending on the length of the encounter. I have a purse with a hole that puts them where they're out of plain sight.

There isn't a reason to ship them. It's unnecessary work.

Last year, I flew quite a bit and there wasn't a problem with toys in my carry on bag. I flew probably 11-12 times last year and only once did they check my luggage.

And it wasn't for the toys although those have raised some eyebrows at times but generally, they looked as stoned faced as always. It was for a breakfast protein bar that I had thrown in there on a previous trip and had forgotten about it.

Once, they checked my suitcase because I had bought some attachments for my violet wand at a show in Chicago and basically they were shock cables. And when I acted slightly embarrassed, one of the ladies said that this was nothing. That they had seen worse.

Then she told me a few stories!!! These were along the lines of masculine gorgeous man has gigantic dildos and sissy clothing in suitcase. Wild stuff like that.

I've gone through security (many times) with bunches of condoms, floggers, hard leather paddles, dildos, vibrating eggs, tons of lingerie, etc. It's completely alright.

My question is more local with the idea of just HAVING 50-100+ condoms somewhere and possibly getting in trouble for it.

Hugs,
Elisabeth