Texas Penal Code Index

Authorizes use of force when reasonably believed immediately necessary against unlawful force.

Authorizes deadly force in qualifying circumstances; includes Castle Doctrine and stand-your-ground.

Authorizes force/deadly force to protect others if they would have been justified themselves.

Non-deadly force to prevent or stop trespass or theft.

Deadly force only in narrow circumstances (arson, robbery, theft at night).

Up to 1 year jail, $4,000 fine.

Up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine.

Up to $500 fine.

5 to 99 years or life, $10,000 fine.

2 to 20 years TDCJ, $10,000 fine.

2 to 10 years TDCJ, $10,000 fine.

180 days to 2 years state jail, $10,000 fine.

Repeat felony offender enhancements.

First-degree felony; (b)(5) covers fentanyl-delivery murder.

Reckless killing; second-degree felony.

Bodily injury (Class A misdemeanor) or threats/contact (Class C). Family violence enhancements.

Serious bodily injury or use of deadly weapon. Second-degree felony; first-degree in qualifying cases.

Class A misdemeanor; third-degree felony for repeats or assault during violation.

Two or more violations within 12 months — third-degree felony.

Two or more family violence assaults in 12 months — third-degree felony.

Theft with threat of imminent bodily injury. Second-degree felony.

First-degree felony.

Habitation = second-degree felony; building = state jail felony.

Class A misdemeanor; third-degree felony for third or subsequent.

Class B misdemeanor for entering without consent.

Class A misdemeanor; state jail or third-degree felony for checks/credit cards.

State jail felony; third-degree if victim is elderly.

State jail to first-degree felony based on number of items.

Third-degree felony for evidence; second-degree for human corpse.

Class A misdemeanor on foot; state jail felony with vehicle; third-degree felony with serious bodily injury.

Class B misdemeanor; common reduction from DWI.

5-year ban after felony or family violence conviction.

Defines "intoxicated" as no normal use of faculties or BAC ≥ 0.08.

Class B misdemeanor; Class A if BAC 0.15+; minimum 72 hours jail.

State jail felony when passenger under 15.

Third-degree felony for serious bodily injury caused by intoxicated operation.

Second-degree felony; first-degree if victim is first responder.

Second DWI = Class A; Third DWI = third-degree felony.

Enhanced punishment for crimes committed as part of a criminal combination.