Skip to content

Menu

LexBlog, Inc. logo
NetworkSub-MenuBrowse by SubjectBrowse by PublisherJoin the NetworkGet StartedSubscribeSupportContact
Search
Close

Definition of Assault – Texas Penal Code

By Jamie Spencer on September 11, 2005
Email this postTweet this postLike this postShare this post on LinkedIn

§ 22.01. ASSAULT.

 (a) A person commits an offense if the person:      

 (1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person’s spouse;

 (2) intentionally or knowingly threatens another with imminent bodily injury, including the person’s spouse; or

 (3) intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another when the person knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the contact as offensive or provocative.

  • Posted in:
    Criminal
  • Blog:
    Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer
  • Organization:
    Jaime Spencer
  • Article: View Original Source

Call us at 1-800-913-0988 or email sales@lexblog.com.

Facebook LinkedIn Twitter RSS
The Library at LexBlog
  • About LexBlog
  • The Field We Built
  • Library at LexBlog
  • Our Beliefs
  • Our Team
  • Contact LexBlog
  • Disclaimer
  • Editorial Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Get Started
  • Publishing Solutions
  • Compass
  • Submit a Request
  • Support Center
  • System Status
Copyright © 2026, LexBlog, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Law blog design & platform by LexBlog LexBlog Logo