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Tex. Penal Code § 46.08 — Hoax bombs

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 46: WEAPONS, Texas Penal Code.

Full text of Tex. Penal Code § 46.08

Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.

Tex. Penal Code § 46.08Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly manufactures, sells, purchases, transports, or possesses a hoax bomb with intent to use the hoax bomb to: (1) make another believe that the hoax bomb is an explosive or incendiary device; or (2) cause alarm or reaction of any type by an official of a public safety agency or volunteer agency organized to deal with emergencies. (b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

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