TERRORISTIC THREAT OF FAMILY/HOUSEHOLDTexas Penal Code (PC) § 22.07(c)(1)
“TERRORISTIC THREAT OF FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD” stands for Terroristic Threat Against a Family or Household Member, a Class A misdemeanor under Texas Penal Code (PC) § 22.07(c)(1). It is punishable by up to 1 year in county jail and a fine up to $4,000.
Below: how these cases end in Texas courts, how long they take, and the punishment.
What does “TERRORISTIC THREAT OF FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD” mean?
“TERRORISTIC THREAT OF FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD” stands for Terroristic Threat Against a Family or Household Member, a Class A misdemeanor under Texas PC § 22.07(c)(1).
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, under § 22.07(c)(1), that the threat was committed against a member of the defendant's family or household or against a person with whom the defendant has or has had a dating relationship, as those terms are defined by Chapter 71 of the Texas Family Code. The family, household, or dating relationship raises the offense from a Class B to a Class A misdemeanor and distinguishes this charge from the base offense. As with other terroristic threat variants, the offense is complete when the threat is made with the required intent; the State need not prove the defendant intended to carry it out or that the victim was actually placed in fear.
What usually happens to a TERRORISTIC THREAT OF FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD charge?
65% ended without a conviction, 6% in deferred adjudication and 29% in a conviction.
How 6,977 resolved TERRORISTIC THREAT OF FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD 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 | 5,227 | 69% | 4% | 27% | 235 |
| Galveston | 396 | 63% | 2% | 35% | 160 |
| Brazoria | 272 | 57% | 2% | 42% | 174 |
| Hays | 217 | 56% | 9% | 35% | 387 |
| FortBend | 201 | 64% | 12% | 24% | 379 |
| Collin | 175 | 46% | 26% | 27% | 138 |
| Williamson | 165 | 56% | 13% | 31% | 222 |
| Dallas | 153 | 54% | 14% | 29% | 136 |
Outcome is the final disposition recorded on the charge. “Other” (16) 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 OF FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD case take to resolve?
Typically about 8 months: half of resolved cases closed within 228 days of filing.
Across 6,977 resolved TERRORISTIC THREAT OF FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD charges filed 2019–2023, the median time from filing to disposition was 228 days. The middle half took between 96 and 410 days.
Time depends on the county's docket, whether the case is set for trial, and plea negotiations.
How did real TERRORISTIC THREAT OF FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD 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 Against a Family or Household Member in Texas?
Up to 1 year in county jail and a fine up to $4,000.
| 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.
How much is bail for TERRORISTIC THREAT OF FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD in Texas?
The median bail is $4,000, and 11% of defendants were released on a personal bond.
Across 21,205 Texas bail settings for this charge (101 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $4,000 (middle half: $2,500 – $7,500). 11% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 396 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (8,085 records), the median was $3,500 and 24% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris | 2,740 | $5,000 | $1,501 – $5,060 | 65% | 0% |
| Bexar | 2,441 | $3,500 | $3,000 – $5,000 | 0% | 6% |
| Tarrant | 1,506 | $2,000 | $1,000 – $5,000 | 0% | 1% |
| Travis | 1,104 | $5,000 | $3,500 – $10,000 | 17% | 2% |
| Dallas | 831 | $2,500 | $1,500 – $5,000 | 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.