Texas · Texas Penal Code

Tex. Penal Code § 28.07: INTERFERENCE WITH RAILROAD PROPERTY

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits an offense by throwing objects at trains, entering railroad property without permission, tampering with railroad property, placing obstructions on tracks, or causing derailment. Penalties range from misdemeanor to felony depending on the conduct and damage caused.

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