State and Federal Law

CHAPTER 71. ORGANIZED CRIME

This excerpt from the Texas Penal Code establishes the legal framework for prosecuting organized crime, focusing on groups such as criminal street gangs, foreign terroris

CHAPTER 51. ILLEGAL ENTRY INTO THIS STATE

The provided text details Texas Penal Code Chapter 51, which establishes state-level criminal penalties for unauthorized entry from a foreign nation. Under this statute,

CHAPTER 50. FIREWORKS

This excerpt from the Texas Penal Code establishes the legal framework regarding the criminal misuse of pyrotechnics against authorities. It specifically prohibits indivi

CHAPTER 49. INTOXICATION AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE OFFENSES

This excerpt from the Texas Penal Code establishes the legal framework for intoxication and alcoholic beverage offenses within the state. It provides precise legal defini

CHAPTER 48. CONDUCT AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH

Texas Penal Code Chapter 48 outlines various criminal offenses related to public health and safety. The statutes strictly regulate the use of tobacco and e-cigarettes in

CHAPTER 47. GAMBLING

This excerpt from the Texas Penal Code establishes the legal framework for gambling regulations within the state by defining key terms and identifying prohibited activiti

CHAPTER 46. WEAPONS

This excerpt from the Texas Penal Code establishes the legal framework for weapons control and regulation within the state. It provides precise definitions for various ar

CHAPTER 43. PUBLIC INDECENCY

The provided text outlines Chapter 43 of the Texas Penal Code, which establishes the legal framework for prosecuting public indecency and obscenity. The statutes define a

CHAPTER 42. DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND RELATED OFFENSES

This section of the Texas Penal Code defines a wide variety of crimes related to disorderly conduct and the preservation of public order. The statutes establish legal bou

CHAPTER 39. ABUSE OF OFFICE

This excerpt from the Texas Penal Code outlines various criminal offenses related to the abuse of office by government employees and officials. It establishes legal conse

CHAPTER 38. OBSTRUCTING GOVERNMENTAL OPERATION

This section of the Texas Penal Code establishes various criminal violations related to the obstruction of government operations and the interference with public servants

CHAPTER 37. PERJURY AND OTHER FALSIFICATION

This chapter of the Texas Penal Code establishes the legal framework for crimes involving dishonesty toward the government and the justice system. It primarily defines th

CHAPTER 36. BRIBERY AND CORRUPT INFLUENCE

Chapter 36 of the Texas Penal Code establishes legal frameworks for identifying and punishing bribery and the corrupt influence of government officials. The statutes proh

CHAPTER 35A. HEALTH CARE FRAUD

This legal document outlines the regulatory framework for identifying and punishing health care fraud within state and federal programs. It establishes formal definitions

CHAPTER 35. INSURANCE FRAUD

This section of the Texas Penal Code establishes the legal framework for identifying and punishing insurance fraud. It defines fraudulent activity as intentionally provid

CHAPTER 34. MONEY LAUNDERING

The provided text outlines the legal framework for money laundering according to the Texas Penal Code. It defines criminal activity as any felony-level offense and provid

CHAPTER 33A. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CRIMES

This section of the Texas Penal Code establishes legal definitions and criminal penalties for various telecommunications-related crimes. The statutes prohibit the unautho

CHAPTER 33. COMPUTER CRIMES

This excerpt from the Texas Penal Code establishes the legal framework for identifying and prosecuting computer-related crimes within the state. It begins by providing pr

CHAPTER 32. FRAUD

This excerpt from the Texas Penal Code establishes the legal framework for identifying and punishing fraudulent activities and deceptive business practices. It provides p

CHAPTER 31. THEFT

This excerpt from the Texas Penal Code establishes the comprehensive legal framework for theft-related offenses within the state. It provides precise definitions for esse