TERRORISTIC THREAT CAUSE FEAR OF IMMINENT SBITexas Penal Code (PC) § 22.07(c)
“TERRORISTIC THREAT CAUSE FEAR OF IMMINENT SBI” stands for Terroristic Threat Cause Fear of Imminent Serious Bodily Injury, a Class B misdemeanor under Texas Penal Code (PC) § 22.07(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 “TERRORISTIC THREAT CAUSE FEAR OF IMMINENT SBI” mean?
“TERRORISTIC THREAT CAUSE FEAR OF IMMINENT SBI” stands for Terroristic Threat Cause Fear of Imminent Serious Bodily Injury, a Class B misdemeanor under Texas PC § 22.07(c).
Texas Penal Code § 22.07 defines terroristic threat. This charge, graded under § 22.07(c) as a Class B misdemeanor, rests on § 22.07(a)(2): 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 (the court-record abbreviation SBI). The threat may be spoken, written, or communicated by conduct, and the person placed in fear need not be the person threatened with violence. The State must prove the specific intent to cause fear of imminent serious bodily injury, but it need not prove that anyone was actually placed in fear, that the defendant intended to carry out the threat, or that the defendant was capable of carrying it out. The absence of aggravating facts, such as a family or household victim, a public servant, a peace officer, or a judge, defines this base variant.
What usually happens to a TERRORISTIC THREAT CAUSE FEAR OF IMMINENT SBI charge?
61% ended without a conviction, 6% in deferred adjudication and 33% in a conviction.
How 5,154 resolved TERRORISTIC THREAT CAUSE FEAR OF IMMINENT SBI charges filed 2019–2023 ended, across 15 counties (Bastrop, Bell, Brazoria, Collin, Comal, Dallas, Denton, FortBend, Galveston, Harris, Hays, Montgomery, Rockwall, Travis, Williamson):
| County | Resolved | Not convicted | Deferred | Convicted | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris | 3,914 | 66% | 4% | 30% | 256 |
| Galveston | 360 | 58% | 3% | 38% | 251 |
| Brazoria | 205 | 50% | 5% | 45% | 213 |
| Hays | 150 | 44% | 17% | 39% | 434 |
| Dallas | 131 | 40% | 15% | 45% | 154 |
Outcome is the final disposition recorded on the charge. “Other” (11) 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 TERRORISTIC THREAT CAUSE FEAR OF IMMINENT SBI case take to resolve?
Typically about 8 months: half of resolved cases closed within 251 days of filing.
Across 5,154 resolved TERRORISTIC THREAT CAUSE FEAR OF IMMINENT SBI charges filed 2019–2023, the median time from filing to disposition was 251 days. The middle half took between 104 and 443 days.
Time depends on the county's docket, whether the case is set for trial, and plea negotiations.
How did real TERRORISTIC THREAT CAUSE FEAR OF IMMINENT SBI 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 Terroristic Threat Cause Fear of Imminent Serious Bodily Injury 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 TERRORISTIC THREAT CAUSE FEAR OF IMMINENT SBI in Texas?
The median bail is $3,000, and 8% of defendants were released on a personal bond.
Across 16,019 Texas bail settings for this charge (72 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $3,000 (middle half: $1,500 – $5,000). 8% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 286 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (5,364 records), the median was $2,500 and 17% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis | 1,634 | $4,000 | $3,000 – $5,000 | 17% | 1% |
| Bexar | 1,473 | $3,500 | $2,500 – $5,000 | 1% | 5% |
| Tarrant | 1,246 | $1,500 | $1,000 – $5,000 | 1% | 1% |
| Harris | 1,155 | $2,500 | $1,000 – $5,000 | 56% | 1% |
| Nueces | 1,011 | $1,500 | $1,000 – $4,000 | 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.
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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.