AUSTIN, TX — In a legislative move no one saw coming (except conspiracy theorists on Facebook), the Texas House of Representatives has allegedly passed a bill to criminalize political memes without disclaimers.

The bill, proposed by Representative “Definitely Real” Dade Phelan, states that any meme making political commentary must include a disclaimer such as:
“This is a joke. Please do not storm the courthouse.”

Violators could face:

• Up to 1 year in prison,
• A mandatory seminar on satire,
• And 100 hours of community service making inspirational Canva quotes.

The bill comes after a meme featuring a Photoshopped armadillo riding Greg Abbott went viral without warning labels. Lawmakers were reportedly traumatized. “I thought it was real,” said one anonymous representative. “I forwarded it to my aunt.”

Critics of the bill say it’s an infringement on free speech, creativity, and Texas’ God-given right to be petty online. Supporters claim it will reduce political misinformation — and probably ruin the fun for everyone.

Satirists statewide are now stockpiling memes in underground folders labeled “tax documents.”