ABNDN/ENDANGR CHLD INDV INT/KNOW/RECK/CRIM NEGTexas Penal Code (PC) § 22.041(f)
“ABNDN/ENDANGR CHLD INDV INT/KNOW/RECK/CRIM NEG” stands for Endangering a Child, Elderly or Disabled Individual, a state jail felony under Texas Penal Code (PC) § 22.041(f). It is punishable by 180 days to 2 years in a state jail and a fine up to $10,000.
Below: how these cases end in Texas courts, how long they take, and the punishment.
What does “ABNDN/ENDANGR CHLD INDV INT/KNOW/RECK/CRIM NEG” mean?
“ABNDN/ENDANGR CHLD INDV INT/KNOW/RECK/CRIM NEG” stands for Endangering a Child, Elderly or Disabled Individual, a state jail felony under Texas PC § 22.041(f).
Texas Penal Code § 22.041 covers abandoning or endangering a child and, as amended effective September 1, 2023, an elderly or disabled individual. This charge denotes the endangerment variant defined by subsection (c): the State must prove that the defendant, by act or omission, engaged in conduct that placed a child younger than 15 years of age, or a protected elderly or disabled individual, in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or mental impairment, and that the defendant acted intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence — the four culpable mental states echoed in the court abbreviation "INT/KNOW/RECK/CRIM NEG." Endangerment differs from abandonment under subsection (b), which requires intentionally leaving a child in a place that exposes the child to an unreasonable risk of harm. Subsection (f), the provision cited on court records, classifies this endangerment offense as a state jail felony.
What usually happens to a ABNDN/ENDANGR CHLD INDV INT/KNOW/RECK/CRIM NEG charge?
48% ended without a conviction, 32% in deferred adjudication and 20% in a conviction.
How 1,071 resolved ABNDN/ENDANGR CHLD INDV INT/KNOW/RECK/CRIM NEG charges filed 2019–2023 ended, across 12 counties (Bastrop, Brazoria, Collin, Comal, Dallas, FortBend, Galveston, Hays, Montgomery, Rockwall, Travis, Williamson):
| County | Resolved | Not convicted | Deferred | Convicted | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin | 221 | 34% | 47% | 18% | 171 |
| Hays | 212 | 50% | 26% | 24% | 357 |
| Dallas | 145 | 66% | 24% | 10% | 239 |
| Galveston | 136 | 32% | 38% | 31% | 319 |
| Montgomery | 108 | 64% | 19% | 18% | 157 |
Outcome is the final disposition recorded on the charge. “Other” (3) covers waived counts, bond forfeitures, transfers and unrecorded outcomes. Bexar County records disposition dates but not outcomes, so it counts toward time-to-disposition only. Tarrant County criminal records are not in this dataset.
How long does a ABNDN/ENDANGR CHLD INDV INT/KNOW/RECK/CRIM NEG case take to resolve?
Typically about 8 months: half of resolved cases closed within 257 days of filing.
Across 1,067 resolved ABNDN/ENDANGR CHLD INDV INT/KNOW/RECK/CRIM NEG charges filed 2019–2023, the median time from filing to disposition was 257 days. The middle half took between 124 and 450 days.
Time depends on the county's docket, whether the case is set for trial, and plea negotiations.
How did real ABNDN/ENDANGR CHLD INDV INT/KNOW/RECK/CRIM NEG cases end?
Individual cases from the public court record, with the disposition and sentence text exactly as the clerk entered it. Every case is decided on its own facts.
Ended without a conviction
Deferred adjudication
Ended in a conviction
What is the punishment for Endangering a Child, Elderly or Disabled Individual in Texas?
180 days to 2 years in a state jail and a fine up to $10,000.
| Charged as | Possible confinement | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| State jail felony | 180 days to 2 years in a state jail | Fine up to $10,000 | Penal Code § 12.35 |
Ranges are the statutory maximums for the level; enhancements, prior convictions and plea agreements change what is actually imposed.
How much is bail for ABNDN/ENDANGR CHLD INDV INT/KNOW/RECK/CRIM NEG in Texas?
The median bail is $10,000, and 3% of defendants were released on a personal bond.
Across 5,952 Texas bail settings for this charge (41 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $10,000 (middle half: $5,000 – $20,000). 3% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 246 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (756 records), the median was $10,000 and 10% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | 526 | $5,000 | $2,000 – $10,000 | 0% | 2% |
| Dallas | 480 | $10,000 | $5,000 – $20,000 | 0% | 1% |
| Bexar | 360 | $10,000 | $5,000 – $20,000 | 0% | 2% |
| Wichita | 216 | $25,000 | $10,000 – $50,000 | 0% | 0% |
| McLennan | 197 | $4,000 | $3,000 – $5,000 | 3% | 0% |
Showing the 5 counties with the most records; use the selector for any county with at least 30. Per-charge bond settings on original magistrations, from Texas OCA bail reporting under SB 6. Bail is set case by case — these are statistics, not a prediction.
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Find a Defense AttorneyBail data: Texas Office of Court Administration magistration reports (SB 6), Apr 2022 – Jun 2025. Court outcomes: county district and county clerk records. Statistics describe past cases and are not legal advice; every case is decided on its own facts.