As someone from the UK, I did find that interesting to know as I have a few friends that live in Texas. I knew about the history behind Texas and how it came about, hope you guys get what you're looking for and I would not be surprised if there's a similar thing you talked about with the laws in other countries too. It's just no-one bothers to read them and they are so difficult to a) interpret and b) get access to.
Anyway, happy new year to you.
We need to read the laws for sure, and not rely on customary acceptance of them.
Happy New Year as well Nicky.