Felony Offenses in the Texas Penal Code

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Texas Penal Code, Section 29.02 - Robbery

CHAPTER 29. ROBBERY

§ 29.02. ROBBERY.
        (a) A person commits an offense if, in the course of committing theft as defined in Chapter 31 and with intent to obtain or maintain control of the property, he:
                (1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or
                (2) intentionally or knowingly threatens or places another in fear of imminent bodily injury or death.
        (b) An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree.

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