Think Before You Pick: 3 Bluebonnet Guidelines for Texas Wildflower Season

Don't you just love bluebonnets?

Fun fact: Back in 1930, there was a beautification project in Texas, and the Texas Highway Department played a massive role in promoting our favorite blue flowers by planting them along the highways.

You can thank them each time you pull over on a road trip for a family photo in the flowers, a classic among Texans.

Is It Illegal to Pick Bluebonnets in Texas?

For the longest time, I thought it was illegal to pick bluebonnets. I avoided it for years, on the off chance a cop happened to come out of nowhere and give me a stern talking to.

Turns out, it isn't illegal at all.

There aren't any laws in Texas that prohibit you from picking bluebonnets, so if you've been restraining yourself, feel free to let loose and pick those bad boys!

READ MORE: Bluebonnet Picking In Texas: Tips For Enjoying The Season

But, while you're at it, there are a few things to remember before you start picking them all willy-nilly. Check out the bluebonnet-picking guide below!

Favorite Spots to Pick Bluebonnets in Texas

Do you have a favorite spot for bluebonnet picking? Favorite place to stop for a photo? I'd love to see your bluebonnet pictures! Drop them in the comments, or feel free to send them to me at Chrissy.Covington@townsquaremedia.com.

I'd love to know a great spot to pick some for myself. I might even drag my three cats along for a nice family picture in the flowers. Ha. Kidding. I don't think they'd enjoy that much...but I can still dream.

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