HEALTH AND SAFETY VIOL CLASS C
Health and Safety Violation of Class C in Texas: what bail is set at, how often a personal bond is granted, and what usually happens to the charge.
What “HEALTH AND SAFETY VIOL CLASS C” means
This charge designation is not a single statute; it is a catch-all label used on Texas court records and jail rosters for fine-only Class C misdemeanor violations of the Texas Health and Safety Code. That code creates numerous Class C offenses, ranging from possession of drug paraphernalia under Texas Health and Safety Code § 481.125 to smoking in prohibited places, tobacco and e-cigarette violations, and assorted sanitation and public-health infractions. What the State must prove depends entirely on the specific section cited in the underlying complaint or citation, which is typically filed in a municipal court or a justice of the peace court. The Class C designation itself signifies only the lowest grade of Texas criminal offense; the conduct elements come from the particular Health and Safety Code provision alleged.
| Charged as | Share of bail records | Possible confinement | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class C misdemeanor | 100% | No jail | Fine up to $500 | Penal Code § 12.23 |
Ranges are the statutory maximums for the level; enhancements, prior convictions and plea agreements change what is actually imposed.
Bail for HEALTH AND SAFETY VIOL CLASS C in Texas
Across 714 Texas bail settings for this charge (5 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $2,000 (middle half: $500 – $7,500). 24% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 11 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (54 records), the median was $500 and 57% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wise | 245 | $622 | $500 – $1,500 | 7% | 0% |
| Atascosa | 143 | $8,000 | $5,000 – $26,250 | 41% | 0% |
| Uvalde | 97 | $2,500 | $1,250 – $5,000 | 54% | 0% |
| Runnels | 64 | $7,000 | $4,000 – $22,500 | 38% | 0% |
| Bandera | 31 | $5,000 | $500 – $25,000 | 13% | 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.
Recent HEALTH AND SAFETY VIOL CLASS C cases
| Case | County | Filed | Disposed | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-2025-06093-E | Denton | Jul 16, 2025 | Aug 13, 2026 | Guilty or no-contest plea |
| CR-2025-00533-E | Denton | Jan 28, 2025 | Jul 28, 2026 | Guilty or no-contest plea |
| CR-2024-00356-E | Denton | Jan 11, 2024 | Jul 28, 2026 | Guilty or no-contest plea |
| CR-2025-10250-E | Denton | Dec 30, 2025 | Jul 21, 2026 | Guilty or no-contest plea |
| CR-2025-02811-E | Denton | Mar 31, 2025 | Jun 30, 2026 | Guilty or no-contest plea |
| CR-2025-05646-D | Denton | Jul 3, 2025 | Jun 30, 2026 | Guilty or no-contest plea |
| F-24-31888 | Dallas | Aug 25, 2025 | Jun 23, 2026 | Deferred adjudication |
| F-26-24326 | Dallas | May 27, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 | Deferred adjudication |
| F-25-31114 | Dallas | Mar 30, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | Deferred adjudication |
| 401-80457-2026 | Collin | Feb 3, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Deferred adjudication |
Related charges
- ASSAULT CLASS C § classc
- LIQUOR VIOLATION CLASS C § classc
- TRAFFIC OFFENSE CLASS C § classc
- FAMILY OFFENSES CLASS C § classc
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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.