Deadly conduct in Texas is an assaultive offensive clearly defined in Texas state law. Deadly conduct means engaging in behavior that puts someone else at risk of death. However, loss of life isn’t necessarily required for a person to be charged with this offense. If they do something that causes serious bodily injury or could potentially lead to that result, they are committing an offense under the law. It can be charged as a misdemeanor offense or a felony, but it depends on the circumstances surrounding the crime.