AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON
Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon in Texas: what bail is set at, how often a personal bond is granted, and what usually happens to the charge.
What “AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON” means
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.
| 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.
Bail for AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON in Texas
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.
How real AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON cases ended
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
Related charges
- AGG ASSLT CAUSES SERIOUS BODILY INJ § 22.02(a)(1)
- AGG ASSAULT DATE/FAMILY/HOUSE W/WEAPON § 22.02(b)(1)
- AGG ASSAULT AGAINST PUB SERVANT § 22.02(b)(2)(b)
- AGG ASSAULT DATE/FAMILY/HOUSE W/WEAPON SBI § 22.02(b)(1)(a)
- AGG ASSAULT BY PUB SERVANT § 22.02(b)(2)(a)
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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.