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Statutory Penalties Fines in Texas

For a Class A misdemeanor in Texas, the statutory penalty is set by Tex. Penal Code § 12.21. That statute provides the specific fine range and possible jail term for this offense. The law establishes the maximum punishment a court may impose upon conviction, but it does not prescribe a fixed dollar amount; instead, it defines the outer limits of the penalty. Additional factors, such as prior convictions or aggravating circumstances, may affect the final sentence, and the statute itself lists certain exceptions. The worked example below demonstrates how the base penalty applies in a typical scenario. To estimate a specific result under your circumstances, use the DocketMath calculator tied directly to the official source.

Governing authority

In Texas, the statutory penalties fines rule is set by Tex. Penal Code § 12.21 (Class A misdemeanor). The verified packet cites Tex. Penal Code § 12.21 (Class A misdemeanor) (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.12.htm).

Texas statutory penalties fines: governed by Tex. Penal Code § 12.21 (Class A misdemeanor). The verified packet cites Tex. Penal Code § 12.21 (Class A misdemeanor) (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.12.htm).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the statutory penalties fines calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.