Texas Penal Code

§ 28.08 — GRAFFITI

PE § 28.08Title 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, without the effective consent of the owner, the person intentionally or knowingly makes markings, including inscriptions, slogans, drawings, or paintings, on the tangible property of the owner with:

(1)paint;

(2)an indelible marker; or

(3)an etching or engraving device.

(b)Except as provided by Subsection (d), an offense under this section is:

(1)a Class C misdemeanor if the amount of pecuniary loss is less than $100;

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Legislative history

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 639 (H.B. 1633), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1251 (H.B. 1396), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2015.