Stupid *^$&^#$* "Blue Laws" in Texas

[timhood]

That's certainly one way to look at it. Or you could see it that if all businesses were closed except for the most essential services and needs, then nearly everyone could enjoy a day of rest. Somehow America survived and prospered before the days of 24/7.

But it comes down to economics. If people don't buy anything on Sunday then the stores wouldn't be open.

[Smart Car Geek]

Originally Posted by JanetMermaid

If *I* owned a car dealership, I'd be fighting like crazy to get that stupid law repealed.

I agree Janet For some people the weekends is all they have off. It's one of those stupid laws that never got removed. I think in Utah it's illegal to be in a bed with your boots on

[Agent 99]

In Indiana not only can't you buy a car on a Sunday but no Beer, wine, etc. So sad.

[RVGRINGO]

We love Mexico, where kids can serve adult beverages to adults and a visit to Sam's Club may include samples of tequila along with the other 'snacks.' However, the dealership is closed, so you can't buy a Smart on Sunday.

[Dave Van]

I understand vital services 7/24....but I often favor business that are closed on Sunday....maybe old fashion but the 7/24 is driven by greed and not need.

[RVGRINGO]

Now that we own Smarts, perhaps we would favor closing all gas stations on Sunday; maybe the whole weekend? Just kidding. Sunday closings are a thing of the past, and should be. Some folks have different work schedules & even want breakfast after 11 AM.

[Smart Car Geek]

Originally Posted by RVGRINGO

perhaps we would favor closing all gas stations on Sunday

That's a good point RVGRINGO! What applies to one (car) business should apply to all. Maybe then they would wise up ;)

[angel]

Here's my take on it:
It should be up to the business owner.
The owner of a business should be able to set the hours s/he wants to be open.
Then people could decide if they want to do business with a business open on Sundays or not.

[cosmart]

I remember visiting Texas in the 80's when EVERYTHING was closed on Sundays.

Here in Colorado, they just repealed the Blue Law on alcohol. As of July 1, liquor can be sold on Sundays. Ironically, this was done against the wishes of the liquor store owners. They wanted to remain closed, but the big grocery chains were pushing to sell full strength liquor. (In CO only 3.2 beer can be sold in grocery stores). As a compromise to prevent grocery stores from being able to sell liquor, the liquor store owners reluctantly agreed to open on Sundays. I know none of this makes sense, but this is they way it went down. CO is a funny place politically.

But car sales are still prohibited!!!! Even worse. you can't get repairs on Sunday, either. The reason given for why car dealers want to remain closed on Sundays is NFL football. I'm not kidding.

[JanetMermaid]

The Blue Laws used to be even more stupid -- you could buy a hammer on Sunday, but not nails. You couldn't buy disposable diapers on Sunday.

If a dealership wants to be closed one day a week, that's fine. But they should not be forced to do so. And I know plenty of people who would be happy to work on the "traditional day of rest". My best friend is a critical care nurse -- and Jewish. She has no problems working on Christmas day, Easter Sunday, and any other Sunday for that matter. There should be no laws that mandate when someone can be open or when their employees are not allowed to work.