Sec. 38.171. FAILURE TO REPORT FELONY. (a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) observes the commission of a felony under circumstances in which a reasonable person would believe that an offense had been committed in which serious bodily injury or death may have resulted; and
(2) fails to immediately report the commission of the offense to a peace officer or law enforcement agency under circumstances in which:
(A) a reasonable person would believe that the commission of the offense had not been reported; and
(B) the person could immediately report the commission of the offense without placing himself or herself in danger of suffering serious bodily injury or death.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1009, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Offenses Against Public Administration
Chapter 38 - Obstructing Governmental Operation
Section 38.02. Failure to Identify
Section 38.03. Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transportation
Section 38.04. Evading Arrest or Detention
Section 38.05. Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution
Section 38.07. Permitting or Facilitating Escape
Section 38.08. Effect of Unlawful Custody
Section 38.09. Implements for Escape
Section 38.10. Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear
Section 38.11. Prohibited Substances and Items in Correctional or Civil Commitment Facility
Section 38.111. Improper Contact With Victim
Section 38.114. Contraband in Correctional Facility
Section 38.12. Barratry and Solicitation of Professional Employment
Section 38.122. Falsely Holding Oneself Out as a Lawyer
Section 38.123. Unauthorized Practice of Law
Section 38.13. Hindering Proceedings by Disorderly Conduct
Section 38.15. Interference With Public Duties
Section 38.151. Interference With Police Service Animals
Section 38.152. Interference With Radio Frequency Licensed to Government Entity
Section 38.16. Preventing Execution of Civil Process
Section 38.17. Failure to Stop or Report Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child
Section 38.171. Failure to Report Felony
Section 38.18. Use of Accident Report Information and Other Information for Pecuniary Gain
Section 38.19. Failure to Provide Notice and Report of Death of Resident of Institution