Jan 1, 2024 · (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: (1) uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place, and the language by its very utterance tends …

OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER AND DECENCY CHAPTER 42. DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND RELATED OFFENSES Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an …

Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: (1) uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place, and the language by its …

Texas Statutes Code , Penal Code; Title 9, Offenses Against Public Order and Decency; Chapter 42, Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses. Refreshed: 2025-05-10.

Sep 21, 2025 · The Penal Code classifies Disorderly Conduct as either a Class C misdemeanor or Class B misdemeanor, depending on the circumstances. Learn more about the penalty range for this …

Mar 17, 2025 · In this article, we’ll explain the Texas laws around disorderly conduct, its severity, and the specific behaviors that can lead to a disorderly conduct charge under Texas Penal Code § 42.01.

See Texas Penal Code 1.07 Misdemeanor: means an offense so designated by law or punishable by fine, by confinement in jail, or by both fine and confinement in jail.

Disorderly conduct, as defined in Texas Penal Code 42.01, encompasses a wide range of behaviors that disturb the peace and order of the community. The statute outlines several specific actions that can …

Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: (1) uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place, and the language by its …

May 8, 2025 · What Constitutes Disorderly Conduct in Texas? Texas Penal Code Section 42.01 defines disorderly conduct as engaging in specific acts in a public place, or sometimes even in private, if the …