Types of Punishments for Criminal Offenses in Texas
The table below outlines criminal offenses in Texas and their corresponding maximum punishments, examples, and court jurisdiction. Both felonies and misdemeanors are presented here for your information.
| Offense | Maximum Punishment | Examples | Court |
|---|---|---|---|
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Felonies |
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| Capital felony | • Execution | • Capital murder | District court, with automatic appeal to Texas Court of Criminal Appeals |
| First degree felony | • Five to 99 years or life • $10,000 fine |
• Theft of property valued at $200,000 or more • Aggravated sexual assault |
District court |
| Second-degree felony | • Two to 20 years • $10,000 fine |
• Theft of property valued at $100,000 or more, but less than $200,000 • Aggravated assault • Reckless injury to a child |
District court |
| Third-degree felony | • Two to 10 years • $10,000 fine |
• Theft of property valued at $20,000 or more, but less than $100,000 • Drive-by shooting with no injury |
District court |
| State jail felony | • 180 days to 2 years • $10,000 fine |
• Theft of property valued at $1,500 or more, but less than $20,000 • Credit card or debit card abuse |
District court |
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Misdemeanors |
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| Class A misdemeanor | • One year • $4,000 fine |
• Burglary • Theft of property valued at $500 or more, but less than $1,500 • Theft of cable service • Stalking without bodily injury |
Constitutional county court or county court at law |
| Class B misdemeanor | • 180 days • $2,000 fine |
• Theft of property valued at $20 or more, but less than $500 • Driving while intoxicated • Possession of up to four ounces of marijuana • Making terrorist threats |
Constitutional county court or county court at law |
| Class C misdemeanor | • $500 fine | • Theft of property valued at less than $20 • Assault without bodily injury • Producing or selling term papers or reports for use by others • Attending a dog fight |
Justice of the Peace Court |
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