Sec. 12.41. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES OUTSIDE THIS CODE. For purposes of this subchapter, any conviction not obtained from a prosecution under this code shall be classified as follows:
(1) "felony of the third degree" if imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or another penitentiary is affixed to the offense as a possible punishment;
(2) "Class B misdemeanor" if the offense is not a felony and confinement in a jail is affixed to the offense as a possible punishment;
(3) "Class C misdemeanor" if the offense is punishable by fine only.
Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.149, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subchapter D. Exceptional Sentences
Section 12.41. Classification of Offenses Outside This Code
Section 12.425. Penalties for Repeat and Habitual Felony Offenders on Trial for State Jail Felony
Section 12.43. Penalties for Repeat and Habitual Misdemeanor Offenders
Section 12.44. Reduction of State Jail Felony Punishment to Misdemeanor Punishment
Section 12.45. Admission of Unadjudicated Offense
Section 12.46. Use of Prior Convictions
Section 12.47. Penalty if Offense Committed Because of Bias or Prejudice
Section 12.48. Certain Offenses Resulting in Loss to Nursing and Convalescent Homes
Section 12.49. Penalty if Controlled Substance Used to Commit Offense
Section 12.50. Penalty if Offense Committed in Disaster Area or Evacuated Area