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Texas Penal Code - Chapter 28 Arson, Criminal Mischief, And Otherproperty Damage Or DestructionLegal Research Home > Texas Lawyer > Penal Code > Texas Penal Code - Chapter 28 Arson, Criminal Mischief, And Otherproperty Damage Or Destruction In this chapter: (1) "Habitation" means a structure or vehicle that is adapted for the overnight accommodation of persons and includes: (A) each separately secured ... (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 ... (a) A person commits an offense if, without the effective consent of the owner: (1) he intentionally or knowingly damages or destroys the tangible property ... (a) A person commits an offense if, without the effective consent of the owner, he recklessly damages or destroys property of the owner. (b) An ... It is no defense to prosecution under this chapter that the actor has an interest in the property damaged or destroyed if another person also ... (a) The amount of pecuniary loss under this chapter, if the property is destroyed, is: (1) the fair market value of the property at the ... (a) In this section: (1) "Railroad property" means: (A) a train, locomotive, railroad car, caboose, work equipment, rolling stock, safety device, switch, or connection that ... (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, ... Last modified: August 10, 2007 |