Texas · Texas Penal Code

Tex. Penal Code § 30.02: BURGLARY

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Burglary is entering or remaining concealed in a building or habitation without consent, intending to commit a felony, theft, or assault. Severity ranges from state jail felony to first-degree felony depending on the type of premises and intent.

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