Ever thought about getting a pet skunk? I've always wanted one. They are so friggin' adorable! Unfortunately, they are just one of several banned pets in Texas. I don't completely agree with the list of pets we can't have in Texas, but I guess I can kind of understand some of the reasons we aren't allowed to own one.

Scroll through the gallery below and make sure one of these banned pets isn't living in your backyard!

Texas Residents Warned These 11 Animals Are Banned as Pets

Do you think skunks should be banned? I'm still on the fence! Drop me a comment on this article and tell me how you feel about them, then keep scrolling for more Texas-based fun in the galleries below...

Sticky Fingers: Texas Folks Confess What They've STOLEN From Restaurants

Of course, you would never steal from a restaurant, but apparently, some Texans are downright kleptomaniacs. These answers to "What have you stolen from a restaurant" went from relatable to surprising, and from harmless to eyebrow-raising.

Gallery Credit: Renee Raven

West Texas Delicious: Eats Exclusively Available In Lubbock

If you're looking to take an out-of-towner to get delicious food a drinks that are unique to Lubbock, this is the list for you. This is also a great place to start if you've recently moved here, or are a Lubbock "completist" like myself.

Gallery Credit: Renee Raven

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Happy stuff to make your day a little brighter...

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