ROBBERYTexas Penal Code (PC) § 29.02
Robbery is a second-degree felony under Texas Penal Code (PC) § 29.02. It is punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
Below: how these cases end in Texas courts, how long they take, and the punishment.
What does “ROBBERY” mean?
Robbery is a second-degree felony under Texas PC § 29.02.
Texas Penal Code § 29.02 defines robbery as theft plus force or fear. The State must prove that, in the course of committing theft and with intent to obtain or maintain control of the property, the person either intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly caused bodily injury to another, or intentionally or knowingly threatened or placed another in fear of imminent bodily injury or death. 'In the course of committing theft' is defined by Texas Penal Code § 29.01 to include conduct during an attempted theft, during the theft itself, or in immediate flight after the attempt or commission — so a completed theft is not required, and violence during escape counts. Bodily injury means physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition. Robbery becomes aggravated robbery under § 29.03 when serious bodily injury, a deadly weapon, or an elderly or disabled victim is involved.
What usually happens to a ROBBERY charge?
41% ended without a conviction, 20% in deferred adjudication and 38% in a conviction.
How 3,710 resolved ROBBERY charges filed 2019–2023 ended, across 14 counties (Bastrop, Bell, Brazoria, Collin, Comal, Dallas, FortBend, Galveston, Harris, Hays, Montgomery, Rockwall, Travis, Williamson):
| County | Resolved | Not convicted | Deferred | Convicted | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris | 2,644 | 48% | 19% | 32% | 346 |
| Collin | 293 | 19% | 24% | 56% | 225 |
| Dallas | 200 | 21% | 25% | 54% | 142 |
| Hays | 122 | 38% | 21% | 41% | 466 |
Outcome is the final disposition recorded on the charge. “Other” (50) 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 ROBBERY case take to resolve?
Typically about 11 months: half of resolved cases closed within 322 days of filing.
Across 3,710 resolved ROBBERY charges filed 2019–2023, the median time from filing to disposition was 322 days. The middle half took between 165 and 575 days.
Time depends on the county's docket, whether the case is set for trial, and plea negotiations.
How did real ROBBERY 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 Robbery in Texas?
2 to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
| Charged as | Possible confinement | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second-degree felony | 2 to 20 years in prison (TDCJ) | Fine up to $10,000 | Penal Code § 12.33 |
Ranges are the statutory maximums for the level; enhancements, prior convictions and plea agreements change what is actually imposed.
How much is bail for ROBBERY in Texas?
The median bail is $15,000, and 5% of defendants were released on a personal bond.
Across 16,281 Texas bail settings for this charge (47 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $15,000 (middle half: $7,000 – $35,000). 5% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 2,097 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (6,380 records), the median was $20,000 and 9% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis | 2,432 | $10,000 | $5,000 – $20,000 | 12% | 13% |
| Dallas | 1,864 | $25,000 | $10,000 – $50,000 | 0% | 5% |
| Harris | 1,793 | $20,000 | $10,000 – $30,000 | 23% | 1% |
| Tarrant | 1,721 | $10,000 | $5,000 – $20,000 | 0% | 6% |
| Bexar | 1,433 | $30,000 | $20,000 – $40,000 | 0% | 18% |
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.