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TX Penal Code § 42.08 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 9 - Offenses Against Public Order and Decency|Chapter 42 - Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses|Section 42.08. Abuse of Corpse

Sec. 42.08.  ABUSE OF CORPSE.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person, without legal authority, knowingly:(1)  disinters, disturbs, damages, dissects, in whole or in part, carries away, or treats in an offensive manner a human corpse;(2)  conceals a human corpse knowing it to be illegally disinterred;(3)  sells or buys a human corpse or in any way traffics in a human corpse;(4)  transmits or conveys, or procures to be transmitted or conveyed, a human corpse to a place outside the state; or(5)  vandalizes, damages, or treats in an offensive manner the space in which a human corpse has been interred or otherwise permanently laid to rest.(b)  An offense under this section is a state jail felony, except that an offense under Subsection (a)(5) is a Class A misdemeanor.(c)  In this section, "human corpse" includes:(1)  any portion of a human corpse;(2)  the cremated remains of a human corpse; or(3)  any portion of the cremated remains of a human corpse.(d)  If conduct constituting an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under another section of this code, the actor may be prosecuted under either section or both sections.(e)  It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the actor:(1)  as a member or agent of a cemetery organization, removed or damaged anything that had been placed in or on any portion of the organization's cemetery in violation of the rules of the organization; or(2)  removed anything:(A)  placed in the cemetery in violation of the rules of the cemetery organization; or(B)  placed in the cemetery by or with the cemetery organization's consent but that, in the organization's judgment, had become wrecked, unsightly, or dilapidated.(f)  In this section, "cemetery" and "cemetery organization" have the meanings assigned by Section 711.001, Health and Safety Code.|Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Renumbered from Penal Code Sec. 42.10 by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1025 (H.B. 1012), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 299 (S.B. 524), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Penal Code § 42.091 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 9 - Offenses Against Public Order and Decency|Chapter 42 - Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses|Section 42.091. Attack on Assistance Animal

Sec. 42.091.  ATTACK ON ASSISTANCE ANIMAL.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly attacks, injures, or kills an assistance animal.(b)  A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly incites or permits an animal owned by or otherwise in the custody of the actor to attack, injure, or kill an assistance animal and, as a result of the person's conduct, the assistance animal is attacked, injured, or killed.(c)  An offense under this section is a:(1)  Class A misdemeanor if the actor or an animal owned by or otherwise in the custody of the actor attacks an assistance animal;(2)  state jail felony if the actor or an animal owned by or otherwise in the custody of the actor injures an assistance animal;  or(3)  felony of the third degree if the actor or an animal owned by or otherwise in the custody of the actor kills an assistance animal.(d)  A court shall order a defendant convicted of an offense under Subsection (a) to make restitution to the owner of the assistance animal for:(1)  related veterinary or medical bills;(2)  the cost of:(A)  replacing the assistance animal;  or(B)  retraining an injured assistance animal by an organization generally recognized by agencies involved in the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities as reputable and competent to provide special equipment for or special training to an animal to help a person with a disability;  and(3)  any other expense reasonably incurred as a result of the offense.(e)  In this section:(1)  "Assistance animal" has the meaning assigned by Section 121.002, Human Resources Code.(2)  "Custody" has the meaning assigned by Section 42.09.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 710, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Penal Code § 42.10 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 9 - Offenses Against Public Order and Decency|Chapter 42 - Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses|Section 42.10. Dog Fighting

Sec. 42.10.  DOG FIGHTING.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly:(1)  causes a dog to fight with another dog;(2)  participates in the earnings of or operates a facility used for dog fighting;(3)  uses or permits another to use any real estate, building, room, tent, arena, or other property for dog fighting;(4)  owns or possesses dog-fighting equipment with the intent that the equipment be used to train a dog for dog fighting or in furtherance of dog fighting;(5)  owns or trains a dog with the intent that the dog be used in an exhibition of dog fighting; or(6)  attends as a spectator an exhibition of dog fighting.(b)  In this section:(1)  "Dog fighting" means any situation in which one dog attacks or fights with another dog.(2)  "Dog-fighting equipment" has the meaning assigned by Article 18.18(g), Code of Criminal Procedure.(c)  A conviction under Subsection (a)(2) or (3) may be had upon the uncorroborated testimony of a party to the offense.(d)  It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (a)(1) that the actor caused a dog to fight with another dog to protect livestock, other property, or a person from the other dog, and for no other purpose.(e)  An offense under Subsection (a)(4), (5), or (6) is a Class A misdemeanor.  An offense under Subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3) is a state jail felony.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1610, ch. 305, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.  Renumbered from Penal Code Sec. 42.111 and amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 644 (H.B. 916), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1357 (S.B. 554), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Penal Code § 42.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 9 - Offenses Against Public Order and Decency|Chapter 42 - Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses|Section 42.105. Cockfighting

Sec. 42.105.  COCKFIGHTING.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Bridle" means a leather device designed to fit over the head and beak of a cock to prevent the cock from injuring another cock.(2)  "Cock" means the male of any type of domestic fowl.(3)  "Cockfighting" means any situation in which one cock attacks or fights with another cock.(4)  "Gaff" means an artificial steel spur designed to attach to the leg of a cock to replace or supplement the cock's natural spur.(5)  "Slasher" means a steel weapon resembling a curved knife blade designed to attach to the foot of a cock.(b)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly:(1)  causes a cock to fight with another cock;(2)  participates in the earnings of a cockfight;(3)  uses or permits another to use any real estate, building, room, tent, arena, or other property for cockfighting;(4)  owns or trains a cock with the intent that the cock be used in an exhibition of cockfighting;(5)  manufactures, buys, sells, barters, exchanges, possesses, advertises, or otherwise offers a gaff, slasher, or other sharp implement designed for attachment to a cock with the intent that the implement be used in cockfighting; or(6)  attends as a spectator an exhibition of cockfighting.(c)  It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the actor's conduct:(1)  occurred solely for the purpose of or in support of breeding cocks for poultry shows in which a cock is judged by the cock's physical appearance; or(2)  was incidental to collecting bridles, gaffs, or slashers.(d)  An affirmative defense to prosecution is not available under Subsection (c) if evidence shows that the actor is also engaging in use of the cocks for cockfighting.(e)  It is a defense to prosecution for an offense under this section that:(1)  the actor was engaged in bona fide experimentation for scientific research; or(2)  the conduct engaged in by the actor is a generally accepted and otherwise lawful animal husbandry or agriculture practice involving livestock animals.(f)  It is an exception to the application of Subsection (b)(6) that the actor is 15 years of age or younger at the time of the offense.(g)  An offense under Subsection (b)(1) or (2) is a state jail felony.  An offense under Subsection (b)(3), (4), or (5) is a Class A misdemeanor.  An offense under Subsection (b)(6) is a Class C misdemeanor, except that the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if it is shown on the trial of the offense that the person has been previously convicted of an offense under that subdivision.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 952 (H.B. 1043), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Penal Code § 42.11 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 9 - Offenses Against Public Order and Decency|Chapter 42 - Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses|Section 42.11. Destruction of Flag

Sec. 42.11.  DESTRUCTION OF FLAG.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly damages, defaces, mutilates, or burns the flag of the United States or the State of Texas.(b)  In this section, "flag" means an emblem, banner, or other standard or a copy of an emblem, standard, or banner that is an official or commonly recognized depiction of the flag of the United States or of this state and is capable of being flown from a staff of any character or size.  The term does not include a representation of a flag on a written or printed document, a periodical, stationery, a painting or photograph, or an article of clothing or jewelry.(c)  It is an exception to the application of this section that the act that would otherwise constitute an offense is done in conformity with statutes of the United States or of this state relating to the proper disposal of damaged flags.(d)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 27, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Penal Code Sec. 42.14 by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.|
TX Penal Code § 42.12 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 9 - Offenses Against Public Order and Decency|Chapter 42 - Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses|Section 42.12. Discharge of Firearm in Certain Municipalities

Sec. 42.12.  DISCHARGE OF FIREARM IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person recklessly discharges a firearm inside the corporate limits of a municipality having a population of 100,000 or more.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.(c)  If conduct constituting an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under another section of this code, the person may be prosecuted under either section.(d)  Subsection (a) does not affect the authority of a municipality to enact an ordinance which prohibits the discharge of a firearm.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 663, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Penal Code § 42.13 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 9 - Offenses Against Public Order and Decency|Chapter 42 - Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses|Section 42.13. Use of Laser Pointers

Sec. 42.13.  USE OF LASER POINTERS.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly directs a light from a laser pointer at a uniformed safety officer, including a peace officer, security guard, firefighter, emergency medical service worker, or other uniformed municipal, state, or federal officer.(b)  In this section, "laser pointer" means a device that emits a visible light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation.(c)  An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor, except that the offense is:(1)  a felony of the third degree if the conduct causes bodily injury to the officer; or(2)  a felony of the first degree if the conduct causes serious bodily injury to the officer.(d)  If conduct that constitutes an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under any other law, the actor may be prosecuted under this section or the other law, but not both.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 467, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 200 (H.B. 2366), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Penal Code § 42.14 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 9 - Offenses Against Public Order and Decency|Chapter 42 - Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses|Section 42.14. Illumination of Aircraft by Intense Light

Sec. 42.14.  ILLUMINATION OF AIRCRAFT BY INTENSE LIGHT.  (a)  A person commits an offense if:(1)  the person intentionally directs a light from a laser pointer or other light source at an aircraft; and(2)  the light has an intensity sufficient to impair the operator's ability to control the aircraft.(b)  It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the actor was using the light to send an emergency distress signal.(c)  An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor unless the intensity of the light impairs the operator's ability to control the aircraft, in which event the offense is a Class A misdemeanor.(d)  If conduct that constitutes an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under any other law, the actor may be prosecuted under this section or the other law.(e)  In this section, "laser pointer" has the meaning assigned by Section 42.13.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 1586), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Penal Code § 46.041 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 10 - Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, and Morals|Chapter 46 - Weapons|Section 46.041. Unlawful Possession of Metal or Body Armor by Felon

Sec. 46.041.  UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF METAL OR BODY ARMOR BY FELON.  (a)  In this section, "metal or body armor" means any body covering manifestly designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of protecting a person against gunfire.(b)  A person who has been convicted of a felony commits an offense if after the conviction the person possesses metal or body armor.(c)  An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 452, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Penal Code § 46.07 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 10 - Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, and Morals|Chapter 46 - Weapons|Section 46.07. Interstate Purchase

Sec. 46.07.  INTERSTATE PURCHASE.  A resident of this state may, if not otherwise precluded by law, purchase firearms, ammunition, reloading components, or firearm accessories in another state.  This authorization is enacted in conformance with 18 U.S.C. Section 922(b)(3)(A).|Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Renumbered from Penal Code Sec. 46.08 by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 280 (S.B. 1188), Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 2009.|
TX Penal Code § 46.08 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 10 - Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, and Morals|Chapter 46 - Weapons|Section 46.08. Hoax Bombs

Sec. 46.08.  HOAX BOMBS.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly manufactures, sells, purchases, transports, or possesses a hoax bomb with intent to use the hoax bomb to:(1)  make another believe that the hoax bomb is an explosive or incendiary device;  or(2)  cause alarm or reaction of any type by an official of a public safety agency or volunteer agency organized to deal with emergencies.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 4831, ch. 852, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.  Renumbered from Penal Code Sec. 46.09 by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.|
TX Penal Code § 46.09 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 10 - Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, and Morals|Chapter 46 - Weapons|Section 46.09. Components of Explosives

Sec. 46.09.  COMPONENTS OF EXPLOSIVES.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly possesses components of an explosive weapon with the intent to combine the components into an explosive weapon for use in a criminal endeavor.(b)  An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 4832, ch. 852, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.  Renumbered from Penal Code Sec. 46.10 by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.|
TX Penal Code § 46.10 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 10 - Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, and Morals|Chapter 46 - Weapons|Section 46.10. Deadly Weapon in Penal Institution

Sec. 46.10.  DEADLY WEAPON IN PENAL INSTITUTION.  (a)  A person commits an offense if, while confined in a penal institution, he intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly:(1)  carries on or about his person a deadly weapon;  or(2)  possesses or conceals a deadly weapon in the penal institution.(b)  It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that at the time of the offense the actor was engaged in conduct authorized by an employee of the penal institution.(c)  A person who is subject to prosecution under both this section and another section under this chapter may be prosecuted under either section.(d)  An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 46, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 714, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Renumbered from Penal Code Sec. 46.11 by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.|
TX Penal Code § 46.11 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 10 - Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, and Morals|Chapter 46 - Weapons|Section 46.11. Penalty if Offense Committed Within Weapon-Free School Zone

Sec. 46.11.  PENALTY IF OFFENSE COMMITTED WITHIN WEAPON-FREE SCHOOL ZONE.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the punishment prescribed for an offense under this chapter is increased to the punishment prescribed for the next highest category of offense if it is shown beyond a reasonable doubt on the trial of the offense that the actor committed the offense in a place that the actor knew was:(1)  within 300 feet of the premises of a school;  or(2)  on premises where:(A)  an official school function is taking place;  or(B)  an event sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League is taking place.(b)  This section does not apply to an offense under Section 46.03(a)(1).(c)  In this section:(1)  "Premises" has the meaning assigned by Section 481.134, Health and Safety Code.(2)  "School" means a private or public elementary or secondary school.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 320, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1063, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 20.002, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Penal Code § 46.12 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 10 - Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, and Morals|Chapter 46 - Weapons|Section 46.12. Maps as Evidence of Location or Area

Sec. 46.12.  MAPS AS EVIDENCE OF LOCATION OR AREA.  (a)  In a prosecution of an offense for which punishment is increased under Section 46.11, a map produced or reproduced by a municipal or county engineer for the purpose of showing the location and boundaries of weapon-free zones is admissible in evidence and is prima facie evidence of the location or boundaries of those areas if the governing body of the municipality or county adopts a resolution or ordinance approving the map as an official finding and record of the location or boundaries of those areas.(b)  A municipal or county engineer may, on request of the governing body of the municipality or county, revise a map that has been approved by the governing body of the municipality or county as provided by Subsection (a).(c)  A municipal or county engineer shall file the original or a copy of every approved or revised map approved as provided by Subsection (a) with the county clerk of each county in which the area is located.(d)  This section does not prevent the prosecution from:(1)  introducing or relying on any other evidence or testimony to establish any element of an offense for which punishment is increased under Section 46.11; or(2)  using or introducing any other map or diagram otherwise admissible under the Texas Rules of Evidence.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 320, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 16.004, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Penal Code § 46.13 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 10 - Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, and Morals|Chapter 46 - Weapons|Section 46.13. Making a Firearm Accessible to a Child

Sec. 46.13.  MAKING A FIREARM ACCESSIBLE TO A CHILD.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Child" means a person younger than 17 years of age.(2)  "Readily dischargeable firearm" means a firearm that is loaded with ammunition, whether or not a round is in the chamber.(3)  "Secure" means to take steps that a reasonable person would take to prevent the access to a readily dischargeable firearm by a child, including but not limited to placing a firearm in a locked container or temporarily rendering the firearm inoperable by a trigger lock or other means.(b)  A person commits an offense if a child gains access to a readily dischargeable firearm and the person with criminal negligence:(1)  failed to secure the firearm;  or(2)  left the firearm in a place to which the person knew or should have known the child would gain access.(c)  It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the child's access to the firearm:(1)  was supervised by a person older than 18 years of age and was for hunting, sporting, or other lawful purposes;(2)  consisted of lawful defense by the child of people or property;(3)  was gained by entering property in violation of this code;  or(4)  occurred during a time when the actor was engaged in an agricultural enterprise.(d)  Except as provided by Subsection (e), an offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.(e)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor if the child discharges the firearm and causes death or serious bodily injury to himself or another person.(f)  A peace officer or other person may not arrest the actor before the seventh day after the date on which the offense is committed if:(1)  the actor is a member of the family, as defined by Section 71.003, Family Code, of the child who discharged the firearm;  and(2)  the child in discharging the firearm caused the death of or serious injury to the child.(g)  A dealer of firearms shall post in a conspicuous position on the premises where the dealer conducts business a sign that contains the following warning in block letters not less than one inch in height:"IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE, TRANSPORT, OR ABANDON AN UNSECURED FIREARM IN A PLACE WHERE CHILDREN ARE LIKELY TO BE AND CAN OBTAIN ACCESS TO THE FIREARM."|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 83, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 15.02(g), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|