Texas § PE.29.02 - ROBBERY
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § PE.29.02 — ROBBERY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ PE.29.02. ROBBERY
ROBBERY. (a) A person commits an offense if, in the course of committing theft as defined in Chapter 31 and with intent to obtain or maintain control of the property, he: (1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or (2) intentionally or knowingly threatens or places another in fear of imminent bodily injury or death. (b) An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § PE.29.02
What does The Texas Constitution § PE.29.02 cover?
Section PE.29.02 ("ROBBERY") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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