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The provided text is an excerpt from the Texas Penal Code, Chapter 28, focusing on offenses related to property damage or destruction, including arson and criminal mischief. The chapter begins by establishing specific definitions for terms such as "habitation," "building," and "property" within the context of these offenses. It extensively details the crime of arson, outlining various degrees of felony based on intent, recklessness, and the nature of the property damaged, such as endangering life or destroying a habitation. Furthermore, the text defines criminal mischief and graffiti, providing a detailed scale of penalties that are heavily dependent upon the amount of pecuniary loss resulting from the damage or destruction. Finally, the chapter addresses specific offenses like reckless damage, interference with railroad property, and damaging a critical infrastructure facility, establishing conditions under which a defendant's interest in the property does not constitute a defense.
By Ethical BadgeThe provided text is an excerpt from the Texas Penal Code, Chapter 28, focusing on offenses related to property damage or destruction, including arson and criminal mischief. The chapter begins by establishing specific definitions for terms such as "habitation," "building," and "property" within the context of these offenses. It extensively details the crime of arson, outlining various degrees of felony based on intent, recklessness, and the nature of the property damaged, such as endangering life or destroying a habitation. Furthermore, the text defines criminal mischief and graffiti, providing a detailed scale of penalties that are heavily dependent upon the amount of pecuniary loss resulting from the damage or destruction. Finally, the chapter addresses specific offenses like reckless damage, interference with railroad property, and damaging a critical infrastructure facility, establishing conditions under which a defendant's interest in the property does not constitute a defense.