Texas Statutes & Codes
Penal Code
Title 3 Punishments (Ch. 12)
Chapter 12 Punishments (Subchs. A — E)
Subchapter A General Provisions (§§ 12.01 — 12.04)

Sec. 12.03. Classification of Misdemeanors.

(a) Misdemeanors are classified according to the relative seriousness of the offense into three categories:

(1) Class A misdemeanors;
(2) Class B misdemeanors;
(3) Class C misdemeanors.

(b) An offense designated a misdemeanor in this code without specification as to punishment or category is a Class C misdemeanor.
(c) Conviction of a Class C misdemeanor does not impose any legal disability or disadvantage.

 

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