ASSAULT ON SECURITY OFFICER
Assault on Security Officer in Texas: what bail is set at, how often a personal bond is granted, and what usually happens to the charge.
What “ASSAULT ON SECURITY OFFICER” means
Texas Penal Code § 22.01(b)(4) denotes third-degree-felony assault of a security officer. The State must prove a bodily-injury assault under § 22.01(a)(1) — that the defendant intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly caused bodily injury to another — together with the elements that define this variant: the defendant knew the person assaulted was a security officer, and the officer was performing a duty as a security officer at the time. Under the definitions in § 22.01(e), a "security officer" means a commissioned security officer or a noncommissioned security officer registered under the private-security provisions of the Texas Occupations Code. The victim's licensed status and on-duty performance are what elevate the offense above the Class A misdemeanor baseline; assaults on public servants, peace officers and judges, and emergency services personnel are covered by separate subsections of § 22.01.
| Charged as | Share of bail records | Possible confinement | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third-degree felony | 100% | 2 to 10 years in prison (TDCJ) | Fine up to $10,000 | Penal Code § 12.34 |
Ranges are the statutory maximums for the level; enhancements, prior convictions and plea agreements change what is actually imposed.
Bail for ASSAULT ON SECURITY OFFICER in Texas
Across 2,261 Texas bail settings for this charge (12 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $8,000 (middle half: $5,000 – $15,000). 9% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 90 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (1,066 records), the median was $10,000 and 14% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexar | 468 | $10,000 | $5,000 – $15,000 | 0% | 6% |
| El Paso | 275 | $5,000 | $2,500 – $10,000 | 7% | 6% |
| Travis | 260 | $7,500 | $5,000 – $10,000 | 27% | 4% |
| Dallas | 243 | $10,000 | $2,500 – $15,000 | 0% | 5% |
| Harris | 242 | $10,000 | $5,000 – $15,000 | 41% | 1% |
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.
Recent ASSAULT ON SECURITY OFFICER cases
| Case | County | Filed | Disposed | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-23-58947 | Dallas | Dec 28, 2023 | Aug 11, 2026 | Dismissed by the prosecutor |
| F-26-54885 | Dallas | Jun 2, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | Guilty or no-contest plea |
| F-26-54606 | Dallas | Jun 23, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | Guilty or no-contest plea |
| F-26-54607 | Dallas | Jun 23, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | Guilty or no-contest plea |
| F-25-33792 | Dallas | Apr 13, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | Deferred adjudication |
| F-25-54131 | Dallas | Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 11, 2026 | Deferred adjudication |
| CR-23-2599-D | Hays | Aug 1, 2023 | May 21, 2026 | Dismissed by the prosecutor |
| CR-25-1798-D | Hays | Oct 8, 2025 | May 21, 2026 | Deferred adjudication |
| CR-25-1798-D | Hays | Oct 8, 2025 | May 21, 2026 | Deferred adjudication |
| CR-23-2599-D | Hays | Aug 1, 2023 | May 21, 2026 | Dismissed by the prosecutor |
Related charges
- ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY FAMILY MEMBER § 22.01(a)(1)
- ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJ § 22.01(a)(1)
- ASSAULT FAM/HOUSE MEM IMPEDE BREATH/CIRCULAT § 22.01(b)(2)(b)
- ASSAULT FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MEMBER PREV CONV IAT § 22.01(b)(2)(a)
- ASSAULT PEACE OFFICER/JUDGE § 22.01(b-2)
- ASSAULT PUBLIC SERVANT § 22.01(b)(1)
- ASSAULT OF PREGNANT PERSON § 22.01(b)(8)
- ASSAULT INT/RECK BREATH/CIRC FAM MEM PREV IAT § 22.01(b-3)
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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.