AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPONTexas Penal Code (PC) § 22.02(a)(2)
“AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON” stands for Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, a second-degree felony under Texas Penal Code (PC) § 22.02(a)(2). It is punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
Below: how these cases end in Texas courts, how long they take, and the punishment.
What does “AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON” mean?
“AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON” stands for Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, a second-degree felony under Texas PC § 22.02(a)(2).
Texas Penal Code § 22.02(a)(2) defines aggravated assault by use or exhibition of a deadly weapon. The State must prove that the defendant committed an assault as defined by Texas Penal Code § 22.01 — causing bodily injury intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly; intentionally or knowingly threatening another with imminent bodily injury; or intentionally or knowingly causing physical contact the defendant knew or reasonably should have known the other person would regard as offensive or provocative — and that the defendant used or exhibited a deadly weapon during the commission of that assault. A deadly weapon, under Texas Penal Code § 1.07, is a firearm or anything manifestly designed, made, or adapted to inflict death or serious bodily injury, or anything that in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury. Serious bodily injury is not required for this variant.
What usually happens to a AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON charge?
57% ended without a conviction, 22% in deferred adjudication and 20% in a conviction.
How 13,593 resolved AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON charges filed 2019–2023 ended, across 14 counties (Bastrop, Bell, Brazoria, Collin, Comal, Dallas, FortBend, Galveston, Harris, Hays, Montgomery, Rockwall, Travis, Williamson):
| County | Resolved | Not convicted | Deferred | Convicted | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris | 7,806 | 63% | 19% | 16% | 384 |
| Collin | 1,158 | 46% | 32% | 22% | 211 |
| Hays | 949 | 45% | 26% | 28% | 420 |
| Dallas | 819 | 43% | 27% | 30% | 206 |
| FortBend | 623 | 63% | 22% | 15% | 501 |
| Galveston | 512 | 54% | 24% | 22% | 403 |
| Montgomery | 495 | 56% | 18% | 27% | 236 |
| Williamson | 334 | 62% | 20% | 18% | 358 |
| Brazoria | 311 | 44% | 29% | 25% | 340 |
| Travis | 291 | 46% | 17% | 34% | 495 |
| Rockwall | 116 | 22% | 35% | 36% | 113 |
| Comal | 115 | 48% | 18% | 33% | 414 |
Outcome is the final disposition recorded on the charge. “Other” (182) 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 AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON case take to resolve?
Typically about 12 months: half of resolved cases closed within 357 days of filing.
Across 13,589 resolved AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON charges filed 2019–2023, the median time from filing to disposition was 357 days. The middle half took between 195 and 594 days.
Time depends on the county's docket, whether the case is set for trial, and plea negotiations.
How did real AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON 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 Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon in Texas?
2 to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
| Charged as | Possible confinement | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second-degree felony | 2 to 20 years in prison (TDCJ) | Fine up to $10,000 | Penal Code § 12.33 |
Ranges are the statutory maximums for the level; enhancements, prior convictions and plea agreements change what is actually imposed.
How much is bail for AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON in Texas?
The median bail is $25,000, and 1% of defendants were released on a personal bond.
Across 97,948 Texas bail settings for this charge (146 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $25,000 (middle half: $10,000 – $50,000). 1% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 6,446 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (32,856 records), the median was $25,000 and 1% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | 14,015 | $10,000 | $5,000 – $25,000 | 0% | 3% |
| Dallas | 11,172 | $25,000 | $20,000 – $50,000 | 0% | 4% |
| Bexar | 7,895 | $50,000 | $30,000 – $75,000 | 0% | 10% |
| Travis | 7,586 | $15,000 | $7,500 – $25,000 | 4% | 6% |
| El Paso | 7,179 | $25,000 | $10,000 – $50,000 | 2% | 14% |
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.