Yes. In the state of Texas, choking, kicking, hitting, slapping, and hair-pulling are all considered various types of assault. If you have a romantic relationship, a familial relationship, or a roommate relationship with the person you shove or slap then you can face domestic assault charges. Assault can also include poking someone in the chest during an argument, getting in someone’s face in a threatening way, or brushing up against someone in a sexually suggestive manner.
This holds true regardless of the sex or gender of the assailant or the victim. Law enforcement officers ascertain what happened during the altercation and have the authority to arrest the individual who used violence against the other person.