Texas · Texas Penal Code
Tex. Penal Code § 42.02: RIOT
What this law says, in plain English
Riot occurs when seven or more people assemble and create danger, obstruct government functions, or use force to deprive someone of legal rights. Knowingly participating in a riot is a Class B misdemeanor, or a higher offense if more serious crimes occur in furtherance of the riot.
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