Texas Penal Code

Sec. § 12.41
Classification of Offenses Outside This Code

For purposes of this subchapter, any conviction not obtained from a prosecution under this code shall be classified as follows:

(1)

“felony of the third degree” if imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or another penitentiary is affixed to the offense as a possible punishment;

(2)

“Class B misdemeanor” if the offense is not a felony and confinement in a jail is affixed to the offense as a possible punishment;

(3)

“Class C misdemeanor” if the offense is punishable by fine only.

Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.

Amended by:

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.149, eff. September 1, 2009.

Texas Penal Code

Sec. § 12.41 Classification of Offenses Outside This Code

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Sec. § 12.41
Classification of Offenses Outside This Code