Texas · Texas Penal Code
Tex. Penal Code § 22.01: ASSAULT
What this law says, in plain English
Assault involves intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury, threatening imminent injury, or offensive contact. Simple assault is a Class A misdemeanor; assault becomes a felony of the third degree under specified circumstances, including against public servants, certain family members, or involving strangulation.
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