Texas Penal Code

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TITLE 4. INCHOATE OFFENSES

     CHAPTER 15. PREPARATORY OFFENSES
          Section 15.01 - Criminal Attempt
          Section 15.02 - Criminal Conspiracy
          Section 15.03 - Criminal Solicitation
          Section 15.031 - Criminal Solicitation of a Minor

     CHAPTER 16. CRIMINAL INSTRUMENTS, INTERCEPTION OF WIRE OR ORAL COMMUNICATION, AND INSTALLATION OF TRACKING DEVICE
         Section 16.01 - Unlawful Use of Criminal Instrument
         Section 16.02 - Unlawful Interception, Use, or Disclosure of Wire, Oral, or Electronic Communications
         Section 16.03 - Unlawful Use of Pen Register or Trap and Trace Device
         Section 16.04 - Unlawful Access to Stored Communications
         Section 16.05 - Illegal Divulgence of Public Communications
         Section 16.06 - Unlawful Installation of Tracking Device

TITLE 5. OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON

     CHAPTER 19. CRIMINAL HOMOCIDE
          Section 19.02 - Murder
          Section 19.03 - Capital Murder
          Section 19.04 - Manslaughter
          Section 19.05 - Criminally Negligent Homicide

     CHAPTER 20. KIDNAPPING AND UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT
          Section 20.01 - Definitions
          Section 20.02 - Unlawful Restraint
          Section 20.03 - Kidnapping
          Section 20.04 - Aggravated Kidnapping
          Section 20.05 - Unlawful Transport

     CHAPTER 20A. TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS
          Section 20A.01 - Definitions
          Section 20A.02 - Trafficking of Persons

     CHAPTER 21. SEXUAL OFFENSES
          Section 21.01 - Definitions
          Section 21.02 - Continuous Sexual Abuse of Young Child or Children
          Section 21.07 - Public Lewdness
          Section 21.08 - Indecent Exposure
          Section 21.11 - Indecency With a Child
          Section 21.12 - Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student
          Section 21.15 - Improper Photography or Visual Recording

     CHAPTER 22. ASSAULTIVE OFFENSES
          Section 22.01 - Assault
          Section 22.011 - Sexual Assault
          Section 22.02 - Aggravated Assault
          Section 22.021 - Aggravated Sexual Assault
          Section 22.04 - Injury to a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual
          Section 22.041 - Abandoning or Endangering Child
          Section 22.05 - Deadly Conduct
          Section 22.06 - Consent as Defense to Assaultive Conduct
          Section 22.07 - Terroristic Threat
          Section 22.08 - Aiding Suicide
          Section 22.09 - Tampering With Consumer Product
          Section 22.10 - Leaving a Child in a Vehicle
          Section 22.11 - Harassment By Persons in Certain Correctional Facilities; Harassment of Public Servant
          Section 22.12 - Applicability to Certain Conduct

TITLE 6. OFFENSES AGAINST THE FAMILY

     CHAPTER 25. OFFENSES AGAINST THE FAMILY
          Section 25.01 - Bigamy
          Section 25.02 - Prohibited Sexual Conduct
          Section 25.03 - Interference With Child Custody
          Section 25.031 - Agreement to Abduct From Custody
          Section 25.04 - Enticing a Child
          Section 25.05 - Criminal Nonsupport
          Section 25.06 - Harboring Runaway Child
          Section 25.07 - Violation of Certain Court Orders or Conditions of Bond in a Certain Family Violence Case
          Section 25.071 - Violation of Protective Order Preventing Offense Caused by Bias or Prejudice
          Section 25.08 - Sale or Purchase of Child
          Section 25.09 - Advertising for Placement of Child
          Section 25.10 - Interference with Rights of Guardian of the Person
          Section 25.11 - Continuous Violence Against the Family

TITLE 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY

     CHAPTER 28. ARSON, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, AND OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION
          Section 28.01 - Definitions
          Section 28.02 - Arson
          Section 28.03 - Criminal Mischief
          Section 28.04 - Reckless Damage or Destruction
          Section 28.05 - Actor's Interest in Property
          Section 28.06 - Amount of Pecuniary Loss
          Section 28.07 - Interference With Railroad Property
          Section 28.08 - Graffiti

     CHAPTER 29. ROBBERY
          Section 29.01 - Definitions
          Section 29.02 - Robbery
          Section 29.03 - Aggravated Robbery

     CHAPTER 30. BURGLARY AND CRIMINAL TRESPASS
          Section 30.01 - Definitions
          Section 30.02 - Burglary
          Section 30.03 - Burglary of Coin-Operated or Coin Collection Machines
          Section 30.04 - Burglary of Vehicles
          Section 30.05 - Criminal Trespass
          Section 30.06 - Trespass By Holder of License to Carry Concealed Handgun

     CHAPTER 31. THEFT
          Section 31.01 - Definitions
          Section 31.02 - Consolidation of Theft Offenses
          Section 31.03 - Theft
          Section 31.04 - Theft of Service
          Section 31.05 - Theft of Trade Secrets
          Section 31.06 - Presumption for Theft By Check
          Section 31.07 - Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle
          Section 31.08 - Value
          Section 31.09 - Aggregation of Amounts Involved in Theft
          Section 31.10 Actor's Interest in Property
          Section 31.11 Tampering WIth Identification Numbers
          Section 31.12 - Theft of or Tampering With Multichannel Video or Information
          Section 31.13 - Manufacture, Distribution, or Advertisement of Multichannel Video or Information Services Device
         Section 31.14 - Sale or Lease of Multichannel Video or Information Services
         Section 31.15 - Possession, Manfacture, or Distribution of Certain Instruments Used to Commit Retail Theft
         Section 31.16 - Organized Retail Theft

     CHAPTER 32. FRAUD
     SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
          Section 32.01 - Definitions
          Section 32.02 - Value
          Section 32.03 - Aggregation of Amounts Involved in Fraud
     SUBCHAPTER B. FORGERY
          Section 32.21 - Forgery
          Section 32.22 - Criminal Simulation
          Section 32.23 - Trademark Counterfeiting
          Section 32.24 - Stealing or Receiving Stolen Check or Similar Sight Order
     SUBCHAPTER C. CREDIT
          Section 32.31 - Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse
          Section 32.32 - False Statement to Obtain Property or Credit or in the Provision of Certain Services
          Section 32.33 - Hindering Secured Transactions
          Section 32.34 - Fraudulent Transfer of a Vehicle
          Section 32.35 - Credit Card Transaction Record Laundering
     SUBCHAPTER D. OTHER DECEPTIVE PRACTICES
          Section 32.41 - Issuance of Bad Check
          Section 32.42 - Deceptive Business Practices
          Section 32.43 - Commercial Bribery
          Section 32.44 - Rigging Publicly Exhibited Contest
          Section 32.441 - Illegal Recruitment of an Athlete
          Section 32.45 - Misapplication of Fiduciary Property or Property of Financial Institution
          Section 32.46 - Securing Execution of Document by Deception
          Section 32.47 - Fraudulent Destruction, Removal, or Concealment of Writing
          Section 32.48 - Simulating Legal Process
          Section 32.49 - Refusal to Execute Release of Fraudulent Lien or Claim
          Section 32.50 - Deceptive Preparation and Marketing of Academic Product
          Section 32.51 - Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information
          Section 32.52 - Fraudulent, Substandard, or Fictitious Degree

     CHAPTER 33. COMPUTER CRIMES
          Section 33.01 - Definitions
          Section 33.02 - Breach of Computer Security
          Section 33.021 - Online Solicitation of a Minor
          Section 33.03 - Defenses
          Section 33.04 - Assistance by Attorney General
          Section 33.05 - Tampering With Direct Recording Electronic Voting Machine
          Section 33.07 - Online Harassment

     CHAPTER 33A. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CRIMES
          Section 33A.01 - Definitions
          Section 33A.02 - Unauthorized Use of Telecommunications Service
          Section 33A.03 - Manufacture, Possession, or Delivery of Unlawful Telecommunications Device
          Section 33A.04 - Theft of Telecommunications Service
          Section 33A.05 - Publication of Telecommunications Access Device
          Section 33A.06 - Assistance by Attorney General

     CHAPTER 34. MONEY LAUNDERING
          Section 34.01 - Definitions
          Section 34.02 - Money Laundering
          Section 34.021 - Protection From Civil Liability
          Section 34.03 - Assistance By Attorney General

     CHAPTER 35. INSURANCE FRAUD
          Section 35.01 - Definitions
          Section 35.015 - Materiality
          Section 35.02 - Insurance Fraud
          Section 35.025 - Value of Claim
          Section 35.03 - Aggregation and Multiple Offenses
          Section 35.04 - Jurisdiction of Attorney General

     CHAPTER 35A. MEDICAID FRAUD
          Section 35A.01 - Definitions
          Section 35A.02 - Medicaid Fraud

TITLE 8. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

     CHAPTER 36. BRIBERY AND CORRUPT INFLUENCE
          Section 36.01 - Definitions
          Section 36.02 - Bribery
          Section 36.03 - Coercion of Public Servant or Voter
          Section 36.04 - Improper Influence
          Section 36.05 - Tampering With Witness
          Section 36.06 - Obstruction or Retaliation
          Section 36.07 - Acceptance of Honorarium
          Section 36.08 - Gift To Public Servant By Person Subject to His Jurisdiction
          Section 36.09 - Offering Gift to Public Servant
          Section 36.10 - Non-Applicable

     CHAPTER 37. PERJURY AND OTHER FALSIFICATION
          Section 37.01 - Definitions
          Section 37.02 - Perjury
          Section 37.03 - Aggravated Perjury
          Section 37.04 - Materiality
          Section 37.05 - Retraction
          Section 37.06 - Inconsistent Statements
          Section 37.07 - Irregularities No Defense
          Section 37.08 - False Report to Peace Officer or Law Enforcement Employee
          Section 37.081 - False Report Regarding Missing Child or Missing Person
          Section 37.09 - Tampering With or Fabricating Physical Evidence
          Section 37.10 - Tampering With Governmental Record
          Section 37.101 - Fraudulent Filing or Financial Statement
          Section 37.11 - Impersonating Public Servant
          Section 37.12 - False Identification as Peace Officer; Misrepresentation of Property
          Section 37.13 - Record of Fraudulent Court

     CHAPTER 38. OBSTRUCTING GOVERNMENTAL OPERATION
          Section 38.01 - Definitions
          Section 38.02 - Failure to Identify
          Section 38.03 - Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transportation
          Section 38.04 - Evading Arrest or Detention
          Section 38.05 - Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution
          Section 38.06 - Escape
          Section 38.07 - Permitting or Facilitating Escape
          Section 38.08 - Effect of Unlawful Custody
          Section 38.09 - Implements for Escape
          Section 38.10 - Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear
          Section 38.11 - Prohibited Substances and Items in Correctional Facility
          Section 38.111 - Improper Contact With Victim
          Section 38.112 - Violation of Protective Order Issued on Basis of Sexual Assault
          Section 38.113 - Unauthorized Absence from Community Corrections Facility, County Correctional Center, or Assignment Site
          Section 38.114 - Contraband in Correctional Facility
          Section 38.12 - Barratry and Solicitation of Professional Employment
          Section 38.122 - Falsely Holding Oneself Out as a Lawyer
          Section 38.123 - Unauthorized Practice of Law
          Section 38.13 - Hindering Procedings By Disorderly Conduct.
          Section 38.14 - Taking or Attempting to Take Weapon From Peace Officer
          Section 38.15 - Interference With Public Duties
          Section 38.151 - Interference With Police Service Animals
          Section 38.152 - Interference With Radio Frequency Licensed to Government Entity
          Section 38.16 - Preventing Execution of Civil Process
          Section 38.17 - Failure to Stop or Report Agg Sexual Assault of a Child
          Section 38.171 - Failure to Report Felony
          Section 38.18 - Use of Accident Report Information and Other Information for Pecuniary Gain
          Section 38.19 - Failure to Provide Notice and Report of Death of Resident of Institution

     CHAPTER 39. ABUSE OF OFFICE
          Section 39.01 - Definitions
          Section 39.015 - Concurrent Jurisdiction to Prosecutre Offenses Under This Chapter
          Section 39.02 - Abuse of Official Capacity
          Section 39.03 - Official Oppression
          Section 39.04 - Violations of the Civil Rights of Persons in Custody; Improper Sexual Activity With Person in Custody
          Section 39.05 - Failure to Report Death of Prisoner
          Section 39.06 - Misuse of Official Position

TITLE 9.  OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER AND DECENCY

     CHAPTER 42.  DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND RELATED OFFENSES
          Section 42.01 - Disorderly Conduct
          Section 42.02 - Riot
          Section 42.03 - Obstructing Highway or Other Passageway
          Section 42.04 - Defense When Conduct Consists of Speech or Other Expression
          Section 42.05 - Disrupting Meeting or Procession
          Section 42.055 - Funeral Service Disruptions
          Section 42.06 - False Alarm or Report
          Section 42.061 - Silent or Abusive Calls to 9-1-1 Service
          Section 42.062 - Interference With Emergency Telephone Call
          Section 42.07 - Harassment
          Section 42.072 - Stalking
          Section 42.08 - Abuse of Corpse
          Section 42.09 - Cruelty to Livestock Animals
          Section 42.091 - Attack of Assistance Animal
          Section 42.092 - Cruelty to Nonlivestock Animals
          Section 42.10 - Dog Fighting
          Section 42.11 - Destruction of Flag
          Section 42.12 - Discharge of Firearm in Certain Municipalities
          Section 42.13 - Use of Laser Pointers
          Section 42.14 - Illumination of Aircraft by Intense Light

     CHAPTER 43.  PUBLIC INDECENCY
     SUBCHAPTER A.  PROSTITUTION
          Section 43.01 - Definitions
          Section 43.02 - Prostitution
          Section 43.03 - Promotion of Prostitution
          Section 43.04 - Aggravated Promotion of Prostitution
          Section 43.05 - Compelling Prostitution
          Section 43.06 - Accomplice Witness; Testimony and Immunity

     SUBCHAPTER B.  OBSCENITY
          Section 43.21 - Definitions
          Section 43.22 - Obscene Display or Distribution
          Section 43.23 - Obscenity
          Section 43.24 - Sale, Distribution, or Display of Harmful Material to Minor
          Section 43.25 - Sexual Performance by a Child
          Section 43.251 - Employment Harmful to Children
          Section 43.26 - Possession or Promotion of Child Pornography
          Section 43.27 - Duty to Report

TITLE 10.  OEFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND MORALS
    
     CHAPTER 46.  WEAPONS
          Section 46.01 - Definitions
          Section 46.02 - Unlawful Carrying Weapons
          Section 46.03 - Places Weapons Prohibited
          Section 46.035 - Unlawful Carrying of Handgun by License Holder
          Section 46.04 - Unlawful Possession of Firearm
          Section 46.041 - Unlawful Possession of Metal or Body Armor by Felon
          Section 46.05 - Prohibited Weapons
          Section 46.06 - Unlawful Transfer of Certain Weapons
          Section 46.07 - Interstate Purchase
          Section 46.08 - Hoax Bombs
          Section 46.09 - Components of Explosives
          Section 46.10 - Deadly Weapon in Penal Institution
          Section 46.11 - Penalty if Offense Committed Within Weapon-Free School Zone
          Section 46.12 - Maps as Evidence of Location or Area
          Section 46.13 - Making a Firearm Accessible to a Child
          Section 46.14 - Firearm Smuggling
          Section 46.15 - Nonapplicability

     CHAPTER 47.  GAMBLING
          Section 47.01 - Definitions
          Section 47.02 - Gambling
          Section 47.03 - Gambling Promotion
          Section 47.04 - Keeping a Gambling Place
          Section 47.05 - Communicating Gambling Information
          Section 47.06 - Possession of Gambling Device, Equipment, or Paraphernalia
          Section 47.07 - Evidence
          Section 47.08 - Testimonial Immunity
          Section 47.09 - Other Defenses
          Section 47.10 - American Documentation of Vessel Required

     CHAPTER 48.  CONDUCT AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH
          Section 48.01 - Smoking Tobacco
          Section 48.015 - Prohibitions Relating to Certain Cigarettes
          Section 48.02 - Prohibition of the Purchase and Sale of Human Organs

     CHAPTER 49. INTOXICATION AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE OFFENSES
          Section 49.01 - Definitions
          Section 49.02 - Public Intoxication
          Section 49.031 - Possession of Alcoholic Beverage in Motor Vehicle
          Section 49.04 - Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
          Section 49.045 - Driving While Intoxicated with Child Passenger
          Section 49.05 - Flying While Intoxicated
          Section 49.06 - Boating While Intoxicated
          Section 49.065 - Assembling or Operating an Amusement Ride While Intoxicated
          Section 49.07 - Intoxication Assault
          Section 49.08 - Intoxication Manslaughter
          Section 49.09 - Enhanced Offenses and Penalties
          Section 49.10 - No Defense
          Section 49.11 - Proof of Mental State Unnecessary
          Section 49.12 - Applicability to Certain Conduct

TITLE 11.  ORGANIZED CRIME
    
     CHAPTER 71.  ORGANIZED CRIME
          Section 71.01 - Definitions
          Section 71.02 - Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity
          Section 71.021 - Violation of Court Order Enjoining Organized Criminal Activity
          Section 71.022 - Coercing, Inducing, or Soliciting Membership in a Criminal Street Gang
          Section 71.023 - Directing Activities of Certain Criminal Street Gangs
          Section 71.028 - Gang-Free Zone
          Section 71.029 - Maps as Evidence of Location or Area
          Section 71.03 - Defenses Excluded
          Section 71.02 - Testimonial Immunity
          Section 71.05 - Renunciation Defense