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This excerpt from the Texas Penal Code, Chapter 30, defines various offenses related to Burglary and Criminal Trespass. It begins by establishing key definitions for terms like "Habitation," "Building," and "Vehicle," which are critical for the subsequent sections. The text then details the crime of Burglary, outlining the conditions for committing the offense, including intent and unauthorized entry, and specifies the various felony degrees assigned based on the location, such as a habitation or a commercial building storing controlled substances. Furthermore, the chapter covers specific instances of theft, like Burglary of Coin-Operated or Coin Collection Machines and Burglary of Vehicles, each with defined penalties and criteria for entry. Finally, it elaborates on general Criminal Trespass, defining what constitutes notice of forbidden entry, outlining numerous exceptions and defenses, particularly for license holders carrying concealed or openly carried handguns in restricted areas.
By Ethical BadgeThis excerpt from the Texas Penal Code, Chapter 30, defines various offenses related to Burglary and Criminal Trespass. It begins by establishing key definitions for terms like "Habitation," "Building," and "Vehicle," which are critical for the subsequent sections. The text then details the crime of Burglary, outlining the conditions for committing the offense, including intent and unauthorized entry, and specifies the various felony degrees assigned based on the location, such as a habitation or a commercial building storing controlled substances. Furthermore, the chapter covers specific instances of theft, like Burglary of Coin-Operated or Coin Collection Machines and Burglary of Vehicles, each with defined penalties and criteria for entry. Finally, it elaborates on general Criminal Trespass, defining what constitutes notice of forbidden entry, outlining numerous exceptions and defenses, particularly for license holders carrying concealed or openly carried handguns in restricted areas.