BURGLARY OF BUILDINGTexas Penal Code (PC) § 30.02(c)(1)
Burglary of Building is a state jail felony under Texas Penal Code (PC) § 30.02(c)(1). 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 “BURGLARY OF BUILDING” mean?
Burglary of Building is a state jail felony under Texas PC § 30.02(c)(1).
Texas Penal Code § 30.02(c)(1) denotes burglary of a building other than a habitation, a state jail felony. The State must prove that, without the effective consent of the owner, the defendant either entered a building — or a portion of a building — not then open to the public with intent to commit a felony, theft, or assault; remained concealed in the building with that intent; or entered the building and committed or attempted to commit a felony, theft, or assault. "Enter," under § 30.02(b), means to intrude any part of the body or any physical object connected with the body. The nature of the premises is the dividing line among burglary grades: this variant applies to commercial and other non-residential buildings, while burglary of a habitation — a structure adapted for overnight accommodation of persons — is graded more severely under § 30.02(c)(2) and § 30.02(d).
What usually happens to a BURGLARY OF BUILDING charge?
32% ended without a conviction, 11% in deferred adjudication and 56% in a conviction.
How 4,673 resolved BURGLARY OF BUILDING charges filed 2019–2023 ended, across 15 counties (Bastrop, Bell, Brazoria, Collin, Comal, Dallas, Denton, FortBend, Galveston, Harris, Hays, Montgomery, Rockwall, Travis, Williamson):
| County | Resolved | Not convicted | Deferred | Convicted | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris | 2,313 | 41% | 8% | 50% | 228 |
| Collin | 703 | 17% | 15% | 68% | 154 |
| Dallas | 318 | 26% | 17% | 57% | 77 |
| Hays | 294 | 29% | 10% | 61% | 314 |
| Montgomery | 243 | 21% | 10% | 70% | 111 |
| Galveston | 175 | 21% | 13% | 66% | 230 |
| Brazoria | 159 | 18% | 18% | 64% | 245 |
| FortBend | 143 | 45% | 16% | 39% | 400 |
| Williamson | 137 | 26% | 11% | 64% | 204 |
Outcome is the final disposition recorded on the charge. “Other” (35) 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 BURGLARY OF BUILDING case take to resolve?
Typically about 7 months: half of resolved cases closed within 212 days of filing.
Across 4,671 resolved BURGLARY OF BUILDING charges filed 2019–2023, the median time from filing to disposition was 212 days. The middle half took between 93 and 438 days.
Time depends on the county's docket, whether the case is set for trial, and plea negotiations.
How did real BURGLARY OF BUILDING 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 Burglary of Building 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 BURGLARY OF BUILDING in Texas?
The median bail is $10,000, and 4% of defendants were released on a personal bond.
Across 39,293 Texas bail settings for this charge (112 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $10,000 (middle half: $5,000 – $15,000). 4% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 3,487 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (8,721 records), the median was $10,000 and 3% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis | 5,883 | $10,000 | $5,000 – $15,000 | 13% | 5% |
| Tarrant | 3,808 | $3,500 | $2,000 – $7,500 | 1% | 2% |
| El Paso | 3,256 | $10,000 | $5,000 – $15,000 | 12% | 13% |
| Dallas | 3,172 | $10,000 | $5,000 – $25,000 | 1% | 8% |
| Bexar | 2,132 | $10,000 | $5,000 – $15,000 | 0% | 12% |
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.