Texas Penal Code
Title 8 · Offenses Against Public Administration

Chapter 38. Obstructing Governmental Operation

38.01Definitions38.02Failure to IdentifyClass C–Class A38.03Resisting Arrest, Search, or TransportationClass A–3rd degree38.04Evading Arrest or DetentionClass A–2nd degree38.05Hindering Apprehension or ProsecutionClass A–3rd degree38.06EscapeClass A–1st degree38.07Permitting or Facilitating EscapeClass A–2nd degree38.08Effect of Unlawful Custody38.09Implements for Escape3rd degree–2nd degree38.10Bail Jumping and Failure to AppearClass C–3rd degree38.11Prohibited Substances and Items in Correctional or Civil Commitment Facility3rd degree–1st degree38.111Improper Contact with VictimClass A–3rd degree38.112Tampering with Electronic Monitoring DeviceState jail–3rd degree38.113Unauthorized Absence from Community Corrections Facility, County Correctional Center, or Assignment SiteState jail38.114Contraband in Correctional FacilityClass C–Class B38.115Operation of Unmanned Aircraft over Correctional Facility or Detention FacilityClass B–State jail38.12Barratry and Solicitation of Professional EmploymentClass A–3rd degree38.122Falsely Holding Oneself Out as a Lawyer3rd degree38.123Unauthorized Practice of LawClass A–3rd degree38.13Hindering Proceedings by Disorderly ConductClass A38.14Taking or Attempting to Take Weapon from Peace Officer, Federal Special Investigator, Employee or Official of Correctional Facility, Parole Officer, Community Supervision and Corrections Department Officer, or Commissioned Security OfficerState jail–3rd degree38.15Interference with Public DutiesClass B38.151Interference with Police Service AnimalsClass C–2nd degree38.152Interference with Radio Frequency Licensed to Government EntityClass A–State jail38.16Preventing Execution of Civil ProcessClass C38.17Failure to Stop or Report Sexual or Assaultive Offense Against Child3rd degree38.171Failure to Report FelonyClass A38.172Failure to Report Assault, Neglect, or Omission of Care in Certain Group HomesClass A38.18Use of Collision Report Information and Other Information for Pecuniary GainClass B38.19Failure to Provide Notice and Report of Death of Resident of InstitutionClass B