CAPITAL MURDER BY TERROR THREAT/OTHER FELONYTexas Penal Code (PC) § 19.03(a)(2)
“CAPITAL MURDER BY TERROR THREAT/OTHER FELONY” stands for Capital Murder During a Terroristic Threat or Other Felony under Texas Penal Code (PC) § 19.03(a)(2).
Below: how these cases end in Texas courts, how long they take, and the punishment.
What does “CAPITAL MURDER BY TERROR THREAT/OTHER FELONY” mean?
“CAPITAL MURDER BY TERROR THREAT/OTHER FELONY” stands for Capital Murder During a Terroristic Threat or Other Felony under Texas PC § 19.03(a)(2).
Capital murder under Texas Penal Code § 19.03(a)(2) requires proof that a person intentionally committed murder — intentionally or knowingly causing the death of an individual as described by § 19.02(b)(1) — in the course of committing or attempting to commit one of a list of specified felonies: kidnapping, burglary, robbery, aggravated sexual assault, arson, obstruction or retaliation, or certain forms of terroristic threat under § 22.07. The killing itself must be intentional, and it must occur during the commission or attempted commission of, or in immediate flight from, the underlying felony. The court-record label 'by terror threat/other felony' indicates the alleged underlying felony is terroristic threat or another offense on that list, distinguishing this theory from the other capital-murder theories in § 19.03, such as murder of a peace officer, murder for remuneration, or murder of a young child.
What usually happens to a CAPITAL MURDER BY TERROR THREAT/OTHER FELONY charge?
64% ended without a conviction, 0% in deferred adjudication and 36% in a conviction.
How 95 resolved CAPITAL MURDER BY TERROR THREAT/OTHER FELONY charges filed 2019–2023 ended, across 11 counties (Bastrop, Bell, Brazoria, Collin, Comal, Dallas, FortBend, Galveston, Hays, Montgomery, Travis):
Outcome is the final disposition recorded on the charge. “Other” (0) 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 CAPITAL MURDER BY TERROR THREAT/OTHER FELONY case take to resolve?
Typically about 24 months: half of resolved cases closed within 718 days of filing.
Across 95 resolved CAPITAL MURDER BY TERROR THREAT/OTHER FELONY charges filed 2019–2023, the median time from filing to disposition was 718 days. The middle half took between 461 and 976 days.
Time depends on the county's docket, whether the case is set for trial, and plea negotiations.
How did real CAPITAL MURDER BY TERROR THREAT/OTHER FELONY 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 Capital Murder During a Terroristic Threat or Other Felony in Texas?
| Charged as | Possible confinement | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital felony | Life without parole or death | — | Penal Code § 12.31 |
Ranges are the statutory maximums for the level; enhancements, prior convictions and plea agreements change what is actually imposed.
How much is bail for CAPITAL MURDER BY TERROR THREAT/OTHER FELONY in Texas?
The median bail is $500,000, and 0% of defendants were released on a personal bond.
Across 889 Texas bail settings for this charge (5 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $500,000 (middle half: $175,000 – $1,000,000). 0% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 186 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (499 records), the median was $750,000 and 0% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 157 | $1,000,000 | $900,000 – $1,000,000 | 1% | 2% |
| Tarrant | 138 | $250,000 | $100,000 – $500,000 | 0% | 4% |
| Harris | 136 | $500,000 | $250,000 – $1,000,000 | 0% | 68% |
| Travis | 64 | $250,000 | $87,500 – $775,000 | 0% | 8% |
| Bexar | 36 | $500,000 | $500,000 – $500,000 | 0% | 6% |
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.