Texas · Texas Penal Code
Tex. Penal Code § 20.02: UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT
What this law says, in plain English
Unlawful restraint is a criminal offense involving intentional or knowing restraint of another person. Penalties range from Class A misdemeanor to second-degree felony depending on the victim's age, nature of restraint, and whether the victim is a public official.
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