Texas court & bail records
Texas Public Order & Other Offenses
Disorderly conduct, harassment, false reports, criminal instruments, gambling, organized crime and the remaining Class C and miscellaneous charges. For each charge: what bail is set at, how often a personal bond is granted, and what usually happens to the case.
37
Charges with data
188,876
Bail records
3
Charges with outcome data
Other categories:
DWI & Alcohol Offenses 13Drug Possession & Delivery 52Assault & Family Violence 40Theft, Burglary & Property Crimes 42Fraud, Forgery & Financial Crimes 27Weapons Charges 9Evading, Resisting & Obstruction 24Homicide, Kidnapping & Sex Offenses 19Traffic & Driving Offenses 9
Public Order & Other Offenses in Texas, by statute
| Charge | Statute | Level | Bail records | Median cash bail | Personal bond | Not convicted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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TAMPER/FABRICATE PHYS EVID W/INTENT TO IMPAIR
Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence
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§ 37.09(c) | Third-degree felony | 49,057 | $7,000 | 5% | — |
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ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity
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§ 71.02(b) | First-degree felony | 29,891 | $10,000 | 5% | — |
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INTERFER W/EMERGENCY REQ FOR ASSISTANCE
Interference with Emergency Request for Assistance
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§ 42.062 | Class A misdemeanor | 26,862 | $3,000 | 4% | — |
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OBSTRUCTION OR RETALIATION
Obstruction or Retaliation
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§ 36.06(c) | Third-degree felony | 14,690 | $10,000 | 5% | — |
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HARASSMENT
Harassment
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§ 42.07(c) | Class B misdemeanor | 9,590 | $3,000 | 10% | — |
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STALKING
Stalking
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§ 42.072(b) | Third-degree felony | 5,976 | $15,000 | 2% | — |
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CRUELTY NON-LVSTK:FAIL PRV/ABDN/TRNSPT/BI/OVWK
Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals (Neglect, Abandonment, Cruel Transport, Injury or Overwork)
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§ 42.092(c) | Class A misdemeanor | 4,890 | $2,000 | 7% | — |
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DISCHARGE FIREARM IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Discharge Firearm in Certain Municipalities
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§ 42.12(b) | Class A misdemeanor | 4,857 | $3,000 | 7% | 63% |
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TAMPER W/GOVERNMENT RECORD
Tamper with Government Record
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§ 37.10(c)(1) | Class A misdemeanor | 4,266 | $2,500 | 20% | — |
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OBSTRUCT HWY PSGWAY
Obstructing Hwy Psgway
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§ 42.03(c) | Class B misdemeanor | 3,689 | $2,000 | 14% | 30% |
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UNL USE OF CRIMINAL INSTRUMENT
Unlawful Use of Criminal Instrument
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§ 16.01(a)(1) | Class A misdemeanor | 3,487 | $5,000 | 6% | — |
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TAMPER W/GOVERN RECORD DEFRAUD/HARM
Tampering with a Government Record to Defraud or Harm
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§ 37.10(c)(1) | State jail felony | 2,744 | $5,000 | 11% | 64% |
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DISORDERLY CONDUCT DISCHARGE/DISPLAY FIREARM
Disorderly Conduct: Discharging or Displaying a Firearm
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§ 42.01(d) | Class B misdemeanor | 2,697 | $2,500 | 8% | — |
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FALSE STMNT TO PO/SP INV/LAW ENF EMPL/CORR OFF
False Report to a Peace Officer, Investigator, Law Enforcement Employee or Jailer
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§ 37.08(c) | Class B misdemeanor | 2,476 | $2,000 | 15% | — |
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CRUELTY NON-LIVESTK ANIM:KILL/POISON/SBI
Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals: Killing, Poisoning or Seriously Injuring
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§ 42.092(c-1) | Third-degree felony | 1,776 | $10,000 | 5% | — |
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UNL USE OF CRIMINAL INSTRUMENT
Unlawful Use of Criminal Instrument
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§ 16.01(a)(2) | State jail felony | 1,735 | $7,500 | 6% | — |
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FALSE ALARM OR REPORT
False Alarm or Report
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§ 42.06(b) | Class A misdemeanor | 1,713 | $2,500 | 14% | — |
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SILENT ABUSIVE CALL/ELECTR COMM TO 911 SERVICE
Silent or Abusive Calls or Messages to 9-1-1
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§ 42.061(d) | Class B misdemeanor | 1,711 | $2,000 | 11% | — |
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GAMBLING PROMOTION
Gambling Promotion
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§ 47.03 | Class A misdemeanor | 1,556 | $2,500 | 19% | — |
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TAMPER W/GOVERN RCD LIC/SEAL DEFRAUD/HARM IAT
Tampering with a Government License, Certificate or Seal to Defraud or Harm
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§ 37.10(c)(2)(a) | Second-degree felony | 1,493 | $5,000 | 6% | — |
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KEEPING A GAMBLING PLACE
Keeping a Gambling Place
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§ 47.04 | Class A misdemeanor | 1,448 | $2,500 | 21% | — |
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POSS GAMBLING DEVICE/EQUIPMENT/PARAPH
Possession of Gambling Devices, Equipment or Paraphernalia
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§ 47.06 | Class A misdemeanor | 1,359 | $2,500 | 21% | — |
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VIOL OF MOTOR FUEL TAX REQUIREMENTS
Violation of of Motor Fuel Tax Requirements
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§ 162.405(e) | Second-degree felony | 1,065 | $20,000 | 6% | — |
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FALSE REPORT STATEMENT OFFICER/AGENT HMO
False Report or Statement by an HMO Officer or Agent
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§ 843.464(b) | Class B misdemeanor | 864 | $2,500 | 11% | — |
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TAMP/FAB PHYS EVID W/INTENT IMPAIR HUM CORPSE
Tampering with Physical Evidence Involving a Human Corpse
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§ 37.09(c) | Second-degree felony | 798 | $15,000 | 5% | — |
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FALSE REPRT INDUCE EMERG RESP
False Reprt Induce Emerg Resp
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§ 42.0601(b) | Class A misdemeanor | 790 | $2,500 | 13% | — |
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IMPERSONATE PUBLIC SERVANT
Impersonate Public Servant
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§ 37.11 | Third-degree felony | 788 | $10,000 | 9% | — |
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VIOL OF HANDLING USED OIL
Violation of of Handling Used Oil
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§ 7.176(a) | F* | 774 | $10,000 | 1% | — |
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CRUELTY TO LIVESTOCK ANIM NEGLECT/OVERWORK
Cruelty to Livestock Animals: Neglect or Overwork
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§ 42.09(c) | Class A misdemeanor | 760 | $3,500 | 24% | — |
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RIOT PARTICIPATION
Riot Participation
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§ 42.02(a) | Class B misdemeanor | 737 | $1,500 | 11% | — |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY VIOL CLASS C
Health and Safety Violation of Class C
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§ classc | Class C misdemeanor | 714 | $2,000 | 24% | — |
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BRIBERY
Bribery
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§ 36.02 | Second-degree felony | 693 | $10,000 | 6% | — |
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ILLEGAL DUMPING >5LBS<500LBS OR >5GAL<100CFT
Illegal Dumping (5 to 500 Pounds or 5 Gallons to 100 Cubic Feet)
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§ 365.012(e) | Class B misdemeanor | 683 | $1,500 | 23% | — |
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TAMPER W/GOV REC-INS DOC (A)(1,3,4,6) IAT
Tampering with a Motor Vehicle Insurance Document
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§ 37.10(d)(2) | Third-degree felony | 611 | $5,000 | 19% | — |
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ILLEGAL DUMPING COMM >200LBS OR >200CFT
Commercial Illegal Dumping (Over 200 Pounds or 200 Cubic Feet)
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§ 365.012(g)(2) | State jail felony | 602 | $3,000 | 6% | — |
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UNL INSTALLATION OF TRACKING DEVICE
Unlawful Installation of Tracking Device
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§ 16.06 | Class A misdemeanor | 530 | $4,500 | 7% | — |
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TAMPER W/GOV REC-INS DOC-DEFRAUD/HARM IAT
Tampering with a Motor Vehicle Insurance Document to Defraud or Harm
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§ 37.10(d)(3) | Second-degree felony | 504 | $10,000 | 21% | — |
Bail: per-charge bond settings from Texas OCA magistration reports (SB 6). Not convicted: share of disposed charges that ended in a dismissal, no-bill or acquittal, shown once most of a charge's cases have resolved. Statistics only — not legal advice.
Read more about Texas public order & other offenses
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- Harassment Laws — laws & penalties
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