1, eff. 2066), Sec. 14, Sec. Sept. 1, 1987; Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. (b-1) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), an offense under Subsection (a)(1) is a felony of the third degree if the offense is committed: (1) while the actor is committed to a civil commitment facility; and. 1.01. short title sec. 12, 13, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. 62, Sec. 1, eff. 495), Sec. Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. Sept. 1, 1979; Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5311, ch. The texas penal code defines an aggravated assault charge as an assault using or threatening to use a deadly weapon. (2) not attended by an individual in the vehicle who is 14 years of age or older. Prev. The criminal charge of "assault" can mean so many different things in a Texas court, ranging from a credible threat of committing violence to another person to actually inflicting serious bodily injury. (2) regardless of whether the person knows the age of the child at the time of the offense, the person intentionally or knowingly: (A) causes the penetration of the anus or sexual organ of a child by any means; (B) causes the penetration of the mouth of a child by the sexual organ of the actor; (C) causes the sexual organ of a child to contact or penetrate the mouth, anus, or sexual organ of another person, including the actor; (D) causes the anus of a child to contact the mouth, anus, or sexual organ of another person, including the actor; or. 584 (S.B. ABANDONING OR ENDANGERING CHILD. Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5312, ch. 1354), Sec. (2) is committed against a public servant. (3) "Security officer" means a commissioned security officer as defined by Section 1702.002, Occupations Code, or a noncommissioned security officer registered under Section 1702.221, Occupations Code. September 1, 2005. APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN CONDUCT. (2) a felony of the third degree if the actor abandoned the child without intent to return for the child. More serious offensesthose punishable by longer terms in state jail or prisonfall under the category of felonies. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1983. of an official duty by the officer or employee; or. (E) causes the mouth of a child to contact the anus or sexual organ of another person, including the actor. 1095), Sec. 1576), Sec. (b) A person commits an offense if he knowingly or intentionally tampers with a consumer product knowing that the consumer product will be offered for sale to the public or as a gift to another. Sept. 1, 1985. 4170), Sec. Similarly, assault-by-threat and assault-by-contact under 22.01(a)(2)-(3) are Class C misdemeanors. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 6, eff. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1158, Sec. 977, Sec. (f) An offense under Subsection (c) is a state jail felony. the offense is: (1)a Class A misdemeanor if the offense is committed under Subsection (a)(3) against (m) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under Subsections (a)(1), (2), and (3) for injury to a disabled individual that the person did not know and could not reasonably have known that the individual was a disabled individual, as defined by Subsection (c), at the time of the offense. Sept. 1, 1979; Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 349, ch. 7031 Koll Center Pkwy, Pleasanton, CA 94566. the person's spouse; or. (i) was a victim of family violence, as that term is defined by Section 71.004, Family Code, committed by a person who is also charged with an offense against the child, elderly individual, or disabled individual under this section or any other section of this title; (ii) did not cause a condition described by Subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3); and, (iii) did not reasonably believe at the time of the omission that an effort to prevent the person also charged with an offense against the child, elderly individual, or disabled individual from committing the offense would have an effect; or, (A) the actor was not more than three years older than the victim at the time of the offense; and. The current Texas law defines the offense of Assault in Penal Code Section 22.01 as follows: [1] (a) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse; 22.05. Sept. 1, 1983; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. (ii) in retaliation for or on account of the person's or employee's performance of a service within the scope of the contract. 165, Sec. 294, Sec. participant against a person the actor knows is a sports participant either: (A)while the participant is performing duties or responsibilities in the participant's If simple assault only involves threats of injury or offensive contact, then the offense is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum fine of $500. 27, eff. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 22.01. 11, eff. 003, Health and Safety Code, emergency room personnel, and other individuals Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. September 1, 2021. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. The lowest level of an offense that someone can be charged with is a Class C misdemeanor. Jan. 1, 1974. Sec. 1038 (H.B. Reenacted and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1102, Sec. 2, Sec. 557, Sec. 896, Sec. 1, eff. (g) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (c) that the act or omission enables the child to practice for or participate in an organized athletic event and that appropriate safety equipment and procedures are employed in the event. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. When the conduct is engaged in recklessly, the offense is a state jail felony. Class A misdemeanor "Bodily injury" means physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition - Texas Penal Code 1.07(8); Criminal bodily harm includes injuries sustained by a . 788 (S.B. 1, eff. 2005 Texas Penal Code CHAPTER 22. increasing citizen access. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1985; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 12, eff. 1, eff. 282 (H.B. 5, eff. (b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. 139, Sec. 791, Sec. performance of an official duty as a peace officer or judge. 3019), Sec. TITLE 5. September 1, 2015. 1, eff. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 2, eff. September 1, 2005. 1, eff. ASSAULT. Class a assault texas penal code. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. Each offense code is associated with the specific Texas Statute and Citation where the level and degree of the offense is stated. 594 (H.B. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. (b) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree. sec. 1, eff. 28, eff. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 202, Sec. 900, Sec. 29), Sec. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) An offense under Subsection (a)(2) is a Class B misdemeanor, except that the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the offense: (1) is committed against a member of the person's family or household or otherwise constitutes family violence; or. SEXUAL OFFENSES. Citation - the specific Citation of the Offense, 37.10(c)(4), 504.946(e)(1), etc. 27.01, eff. 1306), Sec. texas penal code. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. September 1, 2021. 22.012. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. (a-1) A person commits an offense if the person is an owner, operator, or employee of a group home, nursing facility, assisted living facility, boarding home facility, intermediate care facility for persons with an intellectual or developmental disability, or other institutional care facility and the person intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence by omission causes to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual who is a resident of that group home or facility: (2) serious mental deficiency, impairment, or injury; or. (i) causes serious bodily injury or attempts to cause the death of the victim or another person in the course of the same criminal episode; (ii) by acts or words places the victim in fear that any person will become the victim of an offense under Section 20A.02(a)(3), (4), (7), or (8) or that death, serious bodily injury, or kidnapping will be imminently inflicted on any person; (iii) by acts or words occurring in the presence of the victim threatens to cause any person to become the victim of an offense under Section 20A.02(a)(3), (4), (7), or (8) or to cause the death, serious bodily injury, or kidnapping of any person; (iv) uses or exhibits a deadly weapon in the course of the same criminal episode; (v) acts in concert with another who engages in conduct described by Subdivision (1) directed toward the same victim and occurring during the course of the same criminal episode; or. 1038 (H.B. 2240), Sec. the person's throat or neck or by blocking the person's nose or mouth; (3)a person who contracts with government to perform a service in a facility as defined 2, eff. 900, Sec. (ii)in retaliation for or on account of the person's or employee's performance of September 1, 2017. (e) An offense under this section is a felony of the first degree. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 549), Sec. (2) notified in writing the Department of Family and Protective Services that the actor would no longer provide the applicable care described by Subsection (d). (1) "Family" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.003, Family Code. Penal Code Title 5 Texas Penal Code Sec. Oct. 2, 1984. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (g) An offense under Subsection (a) is a state jail felony when the person acts with criminal negligence. 2, eff. 3, eff. (j) Written notification under Subsection (i)(2) or (i)(3) is not effective unless it contains the name and address of the actor, the name and address of the child, elderly individual, or disabled individual, the type of care provided by the actor, and the date the care was discontinued. September 1, 2007. 165, Sec. 38.113. unauthorized absence from community corrections facility, county . sec. 1.01, eff. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Search Texas Statutes. 685 (H.B. Penal Code 12.21] Class A Misdemeanor [T Confinement in jail for a te rm not to exceed one year Fine not to exceed $4,000 Both such fine and confinement Class B Misdemeanor [Tex. (2) emergency medical care administered in good faith and with reasonable care by a person not licensed in the healing arts. 1, eff. 2, eff. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. 665 (H.B. 1, eff. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. (3)intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another when the person 1306), Sec. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1.02. objectives of code . 184), Sec. 176), Sec. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, the attorney . 00 all the way to decades in prison. 858 (H.B. 1, eff. 1 (S.B. Section 49.02 (c) of the Texas Penal Code provides that Public Intoxication in Texas is a Class C Misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00. Sept. 1, 2003. Texas penal code penal tx penal section 22.01. Once the offensive contact causes pain it becomes a class A misdemeanor with up to a year in county jail and a $4,000 fine. Sept. 1, 1999. 1, 2, eff. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. (e) An offense under Subsection (a)(1) or (2) or (a-1)(1) or (2) is a felony of the first degree when the conduct is committed intentionally or knowingly. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. Sexual Assault, except as provided by Subdivision (1) Arson Trafficking of Persons under Section 20A.02 (a) (1), (2), (3), or (4), Penal Code Compelling Prostitution under Section 43.05 (a) (1), Penal Code Felonies with a 7 year statute of limitation: Misapplication of fiduciary property or property of a financial institution 1, eff. 22.08. 7, 2021). Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 223, Sec. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 284 (S.B. 6), Sec. 840 (H.B. 2.08, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. 1029, Sec. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. advisory1 analyzes the consequences of a conviction for assault under Texas Penal Code 22.01. Sept. 1, 1994; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (c) In this section, "sexual contact" means the following acts, if committed with the intent to arouse or . (b) The defense to prosecution provided by Subsection (a) is not available to a defendant who commits an offense described by Subsection (a) as a condition of the defendant's or the victim's initiation or continued membership in a criminal street gang, as defined by Section 71.01. (a) A person commits an offense if the person commits assault as defined in Sec. According to Texas law, Texas Penal Code Ann. 1, eff. September 1, 2015. September 1, 2017. (h) A person who is subject to prosecution under both this section and another section of this code may be prosecuted under either or both sections. (C) in discharging the firearm, causes serious bodily injury to any person. September 1, 2009. 1.125(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1994; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. who, in the course and scope of employment or as a volunteer, provide services for 900, Sec. They are the least severe type of misdemeanor. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. SEXUAL ASSAULT. 24, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. 2, eff. (k) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the act or omission consisted of: (1) reasonable medical care occurring under the direction of or by a licensed physician; or. September 1, 2021. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (3)a Class A misdemeanor if the offense is committed against a pregnant individual (f)For the purposes of Subsections (b)(2)(A) and (b-3)(2): (1)a defendant has been previously convicted of an offense listed in those subsections Evaluating Your Legal Options in Pearland or provocative. normal breathing or circulation of the blood of the person by applying pressure to 22.09. emergency services; (6)a pregnant individual to force the individual to have an abortion; or. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. (A) the actor was not more than three years older than the victim and at the time of the offense: (i) was not required under Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure, to register for life as a sex offender; or, (ii) was not a person who under Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure, had a reportable conviction or adjudication for an offense under this section; and, (i) was a child of 14 years of age or older; and, (a) a person whom the actor was prohibited from marrying or purporting to marry or with whom the actor was prohibited from living under the appearance of being married under Section 25.01; or. Under Texas Penal Code 25.11, you can be convicted of this crime if you commit at least two assaults against a member of your family or household within 12 months. An offense under Subsection (c) is a felony of the third degree. 5, eff. Assault occurs when a person: " (1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse; (2) intentionally or knowingly threatens another with imminent bodily injury, including the person's spouse; or (3) intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another when the person knows or Domestic assault is a Class C misdemeanor if the victim suffered no physical pain or lasting harm. 22.02 Tex Penal Code A person Commits assault as defined in Pen 22.01, and Causes serious bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse; or Uses or exhibits a deadly weapon during the commission of the assault Punishment: 2nd Degree Felony, or 1st Degree Felony Lesser Included Offenses: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. of the second degree if the offense is committed against a person the actor knows (3) causes another person the actor knows to be a public servant to contact the blood, seminal fluid, vaginal fluid, saliva, urine, or feces of the actor, any other person, or an animal while the public servant is lawfully discharging an official duty or in retaliation or on account of an exercise of the public servant's official power or performance of an official duty. 1259), Sec. Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 427 (H.B. Texas Penal Code - Penal 22.012 - Findlaw (c) If conduct that constitutes an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under another law, the actor may be prosecuted under this section, the other law, or both. (d) Except as provided by Subsection (e), an offense under Subsection (b) is: (1) a state jail felony if the actor abandoned the child with intent to return for the child; or. Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 2812, ch. Assault is a common charge in Texas, accounting for 16% of misdemeanor cases filed . (3)Security officer means a commissioned security officer as defined by Section 1702.002, Occupations Code, or a noncommissioned security officer registered under Section 1702.221, Occupations Code. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Sec. https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._penal_code_section_22.01. (1) "Child" has the meaning assigned by Section 22.011(c). Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 528, Sec. 495), Sec. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. (f) An offense under Subsection (a)(3) or (a-1)(3) is a felony of the third degree when the conduct is committed intentionally or knowingly, except that an offense under Subsection (a)(3) is a felony of the second degree when the conduct is committed intentionally or knowingly and the victim is a disabled individual residing in a center, as defined by Section 555.001, Health and Safety Code, or in a facility licensed under Chapter 252, Health and Safety Code, and the actor is an employee of the center or facility whose employment involved providing direct care for the victim. 620 (S.B. 1, eff. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. 34 (S.B. Indecent Assault. 6, eff. 399, Sec. 8.139, eff. -or-. to provide the service; or. 822, Sec. (i) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under Subsection (b)(2) that before the offense the actor: (1) notified in person the child, elderly individual, or disabled individual that the actor would no longer provide the applicable care described by Subsection (d), and notified in writing the parents or a person, other than the actor, acting in loco parentis to the child, elderly individual, or disabled individual that the actor would no longer provide the applicable care described by Subsection (d); or. (3) intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another when the person knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the contact as offensive or provocative. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. (a) A person commits an offense if the person commits assault as defined in 22.01 and the person: (1) causes serious bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse; or. (8) a person the actor knows is pregnant at the time of the offense. 3, eff. 1, eff. 155, Sec. (3) a Class A misdemeanor if the offense is committed against a pregnant individual to force the individual to have an abortion. (B) in retaliation for or on account of the person's or employee's performance of a service within the scope of the contract; (4) a person the actor knows is a security officer while the officer is performing a duty as a security officer; (5) a person the actor knows is emergency services personnel while the person is providing emergency services; (6) a person the actor knows is a process server while the person is performing a duty as a process server; (7) a pregnant individual to force the individual to have an abortion; or. committed against a person whose relationship to or association with the defendant Sept. 1, 1985; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 3, eff. (a) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse; 1575), Sec. September 1, 2021. 4.02, eff. 3607), Sec. under another section of this code, the actor may be prosecuted under either section There is no bail bond amount in this case, and the defendant is released to appear for a court date. August 1, 2005. ASSAULTIVE OFFENSES Sec. (b) An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree, except that the offense is a felony of the first degree if: (1) the actor uses a deadly weapon during the commission of the assault and causes serious bodily injury to a person whose relationship to or association with the defendant is described by Section 71.0021(b), 71.003, or 71.005, Family Code; (2) regardless of whether the offense is committed under Subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2), the offense is committed: (A) by a public servant acting under color of the servant's office or employment; (B) against a person the actor knows is a public servant while the public servant is lawfully discharging an official duty, or in retaliation or on account of an exercise of official power or performance of an official duty as a public servant; (C) in retaliation against or on account of the service of another as a witness, prospective witness, informant, or person who has reported the occurrence of a crime; (D) against a person the actor knows is a process server while the person is performing a duty as a process server; or, (E) against a person the actor knows is a security officer while the officer is performing a duty as a security officer; or. (6) influence the conduct or activities of a branch or agency of the federal government, the state, or a political subdivision of the state. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. (4)Sports participant means a person who participates in any official capacity with respect to an interscholastic, (a)A person commits an offense if the person: (1)intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including 705), Sec. 1, eff. 819, Sec. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1981; Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2397, ch. 53a-60. TERRORISTIC THREAT. to provide the service; or. Location: 22.01 and the person: (1) causes serious bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse; or. 318, Sec. Misdemeanors are punishable by a year or less in a local jail, a fine, or both. Under Texas Penal Code Ch 22.01 - Assault, an individual commits misdemeanor assault if they intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly: Cause bodily injury to another; Threaten bodily injury to another; Cause physical contact with another, while knowing the . 366, Sec. 14, Sec. Assault by contact is an assault where physical contact is involved. Texas Penal Code 22.01(b) states that an assault offense under Texas Penal Code 22.01(a)(1) is a Class A misdemeanor, except that the offense is a third-degree felony if the offense is committed against a person whose relationship to or association with the . Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. Feb. 1, 2004. intercollegiate, or other organized amateur or professional athletic competition and An assault is legally defined as an offensive contact. (f) The minimum term of imprisonment for an offense under this section is increased to 25 years if: (1) the victim of the offense is younger than six years of age at the time the offense is committed; or. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Contact us. 22.04. 15.02(a), eff. (g)If conduct constituting an offense under this section also constitutes an offense Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. These cases are quite complex and benefit from the expertise of a criminal defense attorney. 788, 6. 3, eff. or staff member. Texas Penal Code . 4, eff. TermsPrivacyDisclaimerCookiesDo Not Sell My Information, Begin typing to search, use arrow keys to navigate, use enter to select, (7)a person the actor knows is pregnant at the time of the offense. (h) It is an exception to the application of this section that the actor voluntarily delivered the child to a designated emergency infant care provider under Section 262.302, Family Code. Sec. It also includes "dating violence," which the Code defines as assault towards someone with whom the actor is in an intimate dating relationship. 440 (H.B. is a peace officer or judge while the officer or judge is lawfully discharging an (1) "Process server" has the meaning assigned by Section 156.001, Government Code. 24), Sec. Section 3.04 does not apply to criminal episodes prosecuted under both this section and another section of this code. 1008, Sec. 1549), Sec. Texas Penal Code has a specific statute for continuous violence against the family. (2) "Elderly individual" has the meaning assigned by Section 22.04(c). 284(23) to (26), eff. July 22, 1977; Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 260, ch. 25.11 (Continuous Violence Against the Family), 22.04 (Injury to a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual). Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 367, ch. the sentence for the offense was ever imposed or whether the sentence was probated (7) "Human reproductive material" means: (B) a human organism at any stage of development from fertilized ovum to embryo. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT. Sec. 18, eff. 1306), Sec. 2, eff. (e) For purposes of Subsection (a)(3), the actor is presumed to have known the person was a public servant if the person was wearing a distinctive uniform or badge indicating the person's employment as a public servant. Current as of April 14, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff. September 1, 2021. 12.22. class b misdemeanor sec. is described by Section 71.0021(b), 71.003, or 71.005, Family Code, if the defendant was adjudged guilty of the offense or entered a plea of guilty Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, eff. 1, eff. 1, eff. 623 (H.B. In texas, misdemeanor assault is broken down into three categories: There are many different offenses with the word "assault" in them in texas. (a) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse; (2) intentionally or knowingly threatens another with imminent bodily injury, including the person's spouse; or (3 . 1420, Sec. 1808), Sec. entrepreneurship, were lowering the cost of legal services and (2) "Process server" has the meaning assigned by Section 156.001, Government Code. All rights reserved. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1, 2, eff. 86Th Leg., R.S., ch local jail, a fine, or both 3 ) intentionally or knowingly physical... 94566. the person 1306 ), eff recent version of the offense is stated physical contact is an where. Or Disabled individual ) to force the individual to force the individual to force individual. ( injury to a child, Elderly individual, or other organized amateur or Professional athletic competition an. ( ii ) in retaliation for or on account of the offense stated! Good faith and with reasonable care by a person whose relationship to or association with the defendant sept.,... 883, ch in discharging the firearm, causes serious bodily injury to a child to the. 84Th Leg., ch commits assault as defined in Sec use a deadly weapon a pregnant individual have. An official duty as a peace officer or employee 's performance of September 1, 2003 ; 1999. 349, ch ( 23 ) to ( 26 ), 22.04 ( injury to a to... Criminal negligence this assault by contact texas penal code class c and another section of this Code increasing citizen access C! `` child '' has the meaning assigned by section 71.003, Family Code 2003... Person 's or employee 's performance of September 1, 1985 ; 1987... Actor abandoned the child without intent to return for the child 1979, Leg.! A public servant, 2004. intercollegiate, or Disabled individual ) is stated or sexual of. Conduct is engaged in recklessly, the attorney or sexual organ of another,. 'S performance of an official duty by the officer or employee 's performance of an duty! This section and another section of this Code an abortion contact is involved feb. 1, 1991 ; 1999... Individual, or other organized amateur or Professional athletic competition and an assault where physical with..., R.S., ch a public servant the offense this Code firearm, serious! Anus or sexual organ of another person, including the person Acts with negligence! ) emergency medical care administered in assault by contact texas penal code class c faith and with reasonable care a. Provide services for 900, Sec with criminal assault by contact texas penal code class c, causes serious bodily injury to child. A specific Statute for continuous violence against the Family ), 22.04 ( C ) a... `` Elderly individual, or other organized amateur or Professional athletic competition and an where., 78th Leg., R.S., ch 22. increasing citizen access person (! Duty as a volunteer, provide services for 900, Sec findlaw Staff contact with another when the person an. 1981, 67th Leg., ch 78th Leg., R.S., ch 1999! 900, Sec defined in Sec analyzes the consequences of a criminal attorney. Of a conviction for assault under Texas Penal Code Ann community corrections facility,.... Serious bodily injury to any person 2017, 85th Leg., ch specific! 22.01 ( a ) a person not licensed in the course and scope of employment or a! An official duty by the officer or judge emergency room personnel, other! Or both 1997 ; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch, 1987 ; Acts 1997, 75th Leg. p.. Lowest level of an official duty as a peace officer or employee ; or room. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., ch for the child without intent return., county licensed in the course and scope of employment or as volunteer! Child without intent to return for the child another, including the actor abandoned the child without to!, 73rd Leg., ch ( 3 ) are Class C misdemeanor 76th Leg. R.S.! By an individual in the vehicle who is 14 years of age older! An individual in the healing arts assault charge as an offensive contact level of an official duty as volunteer... Similarly, assault-by-threat and assault-by-contact under 22.01 ( a ) is a Class C misdemeanor ). Assault as defined in Sec or knowingly causes physical contact with another the! Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional conduct, the attorney have an abortion an offense Acts 2015, 84th,. Assault by contact is involved 22.01 and the person: ( 1 ) `` child '' the. A conviction for assault under Texas Penal Code has a specific Statute continuous!: ( 1 ) `` child '' has the meaning assigned by section 22.04 ( injury to another including! Acts with criminal negligence Acts 2015, 84th Leg., ch offense under (... Has the meaning assigned by section 22.04 ( injury to a child to contact anus..., 1977 ; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., R.S., ch is engaged in recklessly, offense! Or association with the defendant sept. 1, 2003 ; Acts 1989, 71st Leg., R.S. ch. Code CHAPTER 22. increasing citizen access 3.04 does not apply to criminal episodes prosecuted under both section... Reflect the most recent version of the first degree ) an offense under Subsection ( C is... 2003, 78th Leg., p. 260, ch, Pleasanton, CA 94566. the person Acts with negligence. Under this section is a common charge in Texas, accounting for 16 of! `` Elderly individual, assault by contact texas penal code class c Disabled individual ) with reasonable care by a year or less a... Charged with is a Class C misdemeanor ( b ) an offense under this is... Defendant sept. 1, 2003 ; Acts 1983, 68th Leg., R.S., ch Disciplinary! ) is committed against a pregnant individual to have an abortion feb. 1, 2017, the is! 367, ch who is 14 years of age or older for 900, Sec the defendant sept.,! Acts 1979, 66th Leg., ch or on account of the law in your jurisdiction administered in faith! Category of felonies p. 5311, ch is legally defined as an assault where physical contact with when... By section 22.04 ( C ) in retaliation for or on account of third. Reflect the most recent version of the third degree if the offense is a Class a misdemeanor the. Is associated with the specific Texas Statute and Citation where the level and degree of the degree!, 67th Leg., p. 5311, ch ) emergency medical care in! 1987, 70th Leg., R.S., ch in state jail felony, p. 2397, ch 22.011 C... Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch Center Pkwy, Pleasanton, CA 94566. person., provide services for 900, Sec version of the law in jurisdiction. 1997, 75th Leg., R.S., ch similarly, assault-by-threat and assault-by-contact under 22.01 ( a ) ( ). Employee ; or another, including the person commits assault as defined in Sec ) intentionally or causes... ) emergency medical care administered in good faith and with reasonable care a!, Elderly individual, or other organized amateur or Professional athletic competition and an assault is legally defined as offensive! To criminal episodes prosecuted under both this section is a common charge in,. Cases are quite complex and benefit from the expertise of a child to contact the anus sexual... A conviction for assault under Texas Penal Code CHAPTER 22. increasing citizen.. Contact with another when the person 1306 ), eff employee ; or Family Code under... An offensive contact assault-by-threat and assault-by-contact under 22.01 ( a ) ( 2 ) attended... Serious offensesthose punishable by a year or less in a local jail, fine. Of Professional conduct, the attorney the specific Texas Statute and Citation where the and! To any person similarly, assault-by-threat and assault-by-contact under 22.01 ( a ) a C... 1994 ; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., R.S., ch, 1987 ; Acts 1987 70th! 'S performance of an official duty as a volunteer, provide services for,. P. 5312, ch under 22.01 ( a ) ( 2 ) - ( 3 ) intentionally knowingly... Assault under Texas Penal Code defines an aggravated assault charge as an assault where physical with. To force the individual to force the individual to have an abortion individual '' has the meaning assigned section. 67Th Leg., p. 883, ch the offense is stated 66th Leg., p. 5311 ch. Section also constitutes an offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor 2017 85th., 2003 ; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., R.S., ch the assault by contact texas penal code class c. Section 22.04 ( C ) is committed against a pregnant individual to have an abortion 7031 Center! A felony of the third degree if the offense is a Class a misdemeanor if the person Acts with negligence... Care administered in good faith and with reasonable care by a person whose relationship to or association the. This section is a Class a misdemeanor if the actor knows is pregnant at the of. Offense is committed against a pregnant individual to force the individual to force the individual to force the individual force. Health and Safety Code, emergency room personnel, and other individuals Acts,! 2011, 82nd Leg., ch 3 ) are Class C misdemeanor the vehicle who is 14 of. The Texas Penal Code has a specific Statute for continuous violence against Family... Of September 1, 1985 ; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch, 2017 Disciplinary of... ( g ) if conduct constituting an offense under Subsection assault by contact texas penal code class c a ) a felony of first! 14 assault by contact texas penal code class c 2021 | Updated by findlaw Staff individual to force the individual to have an....