Many offenses may be categorized as assault in Texas, with multiple degrees (from Class A, B, or C misdemeanors to First, Second, or Third Degree felonies); how an assaultive incident is categorized depends on the specific circumstances of the case. An offender can be charged with either simple assault or aggravated assault. Simple assault is charged when a person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes or threatens to cause bodily injury to another person.