Texas · Texas Penal Code

Tex. Penal Code § 38.14: TAKING OR ATTEMPTING TO TAKE WEAPON FROM PEACE OFFICER, FEDERAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR, EMPLOYEE OR OFFICIAL OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, PAROLE OFFICER, COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT OFFICER, OR COMMISSIONED SECURITY OFFICER

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits a felony offense by intentionally or knowingly using force to take or attempt to take a firearm, nightstick, stun gun, or chemical dispenser from a peace officer, federal investigator, correctional facility employee, parole officer, or commissioned security officer.

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