OBSTRUCT HWY PSGWAYTexas Penal Code (PC) § 42.03(c)
“OBSTRUCT HWY PSGWAY” stands for Obstructing Hwy Psgway, a Class B misdemeanor under Texas Penal Code (PC) § 42.03(c). It is punishable by up to 180 days in county jail and a fine up to $2,000.
Below: how these cases end in Texas courts, how long they take, and the punishment.
What does “OBSTRUCT HWY PSGWAY” mean?
“OBSTRUCT HWY PSGWAY” stands for Obstructing Hwy Psgway, a Class B misdemeanor under Texas PC § 42.03(c).
Obstructing a highway or other passageway, Texas Penal Code § 42.03, requires proof that a person, without legal privilege or authority, intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly obstructed a highway, street, sidewalk, railway, waterway, elevator, aisle, hallway, entrance, or exit to which the public or a substantial group has access, or any other place used for the passage of persons, vehicles, or conveyances, or disobeyed a reasonable request or order to move issued by a person the actor knew or was informed was a peace officer, a firefighter, or a person with authority to control the premises, given to prevent obstruction or to maintain safety by dispersing those gathered near a fire, riot, or other hazard. "Obstruct" means to render impassable or to make passage unreasonably inconvenient or hazardous. Subsection (c) classifies the base offense as a Class B misdemeanor; a 2021 amendment elevates knowingly blocking emergency vehicles or hospital access.
What usually happens to a OBSTRUCT HWY PSGWAY charge?
30% ended without a conviction, 35% in deferred adjudication and 35% in a conviction.
How 2,681 resolved OBSTRUCT HWY PSGWAY charges filed 2019–2023 ended, across 13 counties (Bastrop, Brazoria, Collin, Comal, Dallas, Denton, FortBend, Galveston, Harris, Hays, Rockwall, Travis, Williamson):
| County | Resolved | Not convicted | Deferred | Convicted | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris | 697 | 97% | 1% | 2% | 9 |
| Hays | 524 | 6% | 54% | 40% | 531 |
| Denton | 397 | 1% | 74% | 25% | 266 |
| Williamson | 296 | 6% | 44% | 50% | 6 |
| Brazoria | 169 | 4% | 3% | 94% | 267 |
| Travis | 156 | 8% | 56% | 34% | 14 |
| Bastrop | 148 | 3% | 16% | 82% | 350 |
| Galveston | 116 | 24% | 12% | 64% | 291 |
Outcome is the final disposition recorded on the charge. “Other” (3) 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 OBSTRUCT HWY PSGWAY case take to resolve?
Typically about 6 months: half of resolved cases closed within 182 days of filing.
Across 2,681 resolved OBSTRUCT HWY PSGWAY charges filed 2019–2023, the median time from filing to disposition was 182 days. The middle half took between 10 and 416 days.
Time depends on the county's docket, whether the case is set for trial, and plea negotiations.
How did real OBSTRUCT HWY PSGWAY 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 Obstructing Hwy Psgway in Texas?
Up to 180 days in county jail and a fine up to $2,000.
| Charged as | Possible confinement | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | Up to 180 days in county jail | Fine up to $2,000 | Penal Code § 12.22 |
Ranges are the statutory maximums for the level; enhancements, prior convictions and plea agreements change what is actually imposed.
How much is bail for OBSTRUCT HWY PSGWAY in Texas?
The median bail is $2,000, and 14% of defendants were released on a personal bond.
Across 3,689 Texas bail settings for this charge (19 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $2,000 (middle half: $1,000 – $4,000). 14% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 106 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (1,677 records), the median was $1,600 and 17% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis | 748 | $3,000 | $1,000 – $5,000 | 25% | 2% |
| Bexar | 579 | $2,400 | $1,600 – $5,000 | 4% | 10% |
| Tarrant | 342 | $750 | $500 – $1,500 | 15% | 0% |
| Hays | 232 | $2,500 | $1,500 – $6,000 | 28% | 2% |
| Hidalgo | 151 | $1,000 | $1,000 – $2,000 | 8% | 0% |
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.