TERRORISTIC THREAT AGAINST PUBLIC SERVANT
Terroristic Threat Against Public Servant in Texas: what bail is set at, how often a personal bond is granted, and what usually happens to the charge.
What “TERRORISTIC THREAT AGAINST PUBLIC SERVANT” means
Texas Penal Code § 22.07 defines terroristic threat. For this variant the State must prove the defendant threatened to commit any offense involving violence to any person or property with intent to place any person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury, and that the threat was committed against a public servant. Texas Penal Code § 1.07 defines a public servant to include a person elected, selected, appointed, employed, or otherwise designated as an officer, employee, or agent of government, as well as jurors, notaries, and candidates for public office, among others. Under § 22.07(c)(2), the public-servant allegation raises the offense from a Class B to a Class A misdemeanor. The offense turns on the threat and the accompanying intent to cause fear of imminent serious bodily injury; proof that the target was actually frightened, or that the defendant meant to follow through, is not required.
| Charged as | Possible confinement | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | Up to 1 year in county jail | Fine up to $4,000 | Penal Code § 12.21 |
Ranges are the statutory maximums for the level; enhancements, prior convictions and plea agreements change what is actually imposed.
Bail for TERRORISTIC THREAT AGAINST PUBLIC SERVANT in Texas
Across 1,473 Texas bail settings for this charge (11 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $4,000 (middle half: $2,000 – $8,000). 4% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 26 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (335 records), the median was $3,500 and 9% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexar | 155 | $5,000 | $2,500 – $10,000 | 1% | 3% |
| Nueces | 97 | $2,500 | $1,625 – $5,000 | 0% | 0% |
| Dallas | 87 | $2,500 | $1,000 – $5,000 | 0% | 2% |
| Tarrant | 72 | $2,000 | $1,000 – $5,000 | 1% | 4% |
| Jim Wells | 69 | $5,000 | $5,000 – $8,000 | 0% | 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.
How real TERRORISTIC THREAT AGAINST PUBLIC SERVANT cases ended
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
Related charges
- TERRORISTIC THREAT OF FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD § 22.07(c)(1)
- TERRORISTIC THREAT CAUSE FEAR OF IMMINENT SBI § 22.07(c)
- TERRORISTIC THREAT AGAINST PEACE OFFICER/JUDGE § 22.07(c-1)
- TERR THREAT IMP PUB SERV/PUB FEAR SBI/INFLU GV § 22.07(e)
- TERRORISTIC THREAT REACTION EMERGENCY AGENCY § 22.07(b)
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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.