A police officer saw a man dressed as a cowboy in the street, complete with

A police officer saw a man dressed as a cowboy in the street, complete with huge stetson hat, spurs, and six shooters.
"Excuse me, sir," said the police officer, "who are you?
" "My name's Tex, officer," said the cowboy.
" eh?
" said the police officer, "Are you from Texas?
" "Nope, Louisiana." "Louisiana?
So why are you called Tex?
" "Don't want to be called Louise, do I .