Summary of Criminal Homicide and Related Offenses in Texas Penal Code (copy)

Criminal Negligent Homicide

Defined by criminal negligence; a State jail felony punishable by 6 months to 2 years.

Manslaughter

Occurs at reckless level, such as drunk driving; classified as a Class 2 felony.

Murder

First-degree felony for intentional killing, with varied punishment depending on circumstances.

Capital Murder

Premeditated killing while committing certain felonies, punishable by life or death.

Unlawful Restraint

Class A misdemeanor that becomes a State jail felony if involving minors.

Kidnapping

Third-degree felony if no force or threat is used; aggravated if deadly force is involved.

Public Lewdness

Class A misdemeanor for public sexual acts.

Indecent Exposure

Class B misdemeanor unless involving minors, then it’s a second-degree felony.

Improper Relationship

Categorized as a second-degree felony between educator and student.

Assault

Criminal act focusing on causing bodily injury, typically a Class C misdemeanor.

Aggravated Assault

Second-degree felony that involves serious bodily injury or use of a deadly weapon.

Sexual Assault

Second-degree felony for non-consensual penetration.

Aggravated Sexual Assault

First-degree felony when serious bodily injury or threat of death is involved.

Terroristic Threats

Class A misdemeanor for threats of violence.

Aiding Suicide

Class C misdemeanor for illegal assistance with suicide.

Leaving a Child in a Vehicle

Class C misdemeanor for leaving a child unattended in a car.

Bigamy & Prohibited Sexual Conduct

Illegal relationships with relatives; felonies carrying tough penalties.