Texas Penal Code

§ 28.02 — ARSON

PE § 28.02Title 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY · Ch. 28. ARSON, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, AND OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION

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(a)A person commits an offense if the person starts a fire, regardless of whether the fire continues after ignition, or causes an explosion with intent to destroy or damage:

(1)any vegetation, fence, or structure on open-space land; or

(2)any building, habitation, or vehicle:

(A)knowing that it is within the limits of an incorporated city or town;

(B)knowing that it is insured against damage or destruction;

(C)knowing that it is subject to a mortgage or other security interest;

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Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 960 (H.B. 1634), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1168 (H.B. 3224), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.