Texas Government Code 437.210 – Interference With Texas Military Forces
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person physically and intentionally hinders, delays, or obstructs or intentionally attempts to hinder, delay, or obstruct a portion of the Texas military forces on active duty in performance of a military duty.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class B misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 437.210
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) The commanding officer of a portion of the Texas military forces parading or performing a military duty in a street or highway may require a person in the street or highway to yield the right-of-way to the forces, except that the commanding officer may not interfere with the carrying of the United States mail, a legitimate function of the police, or the progress or operation of an emergency medical services provider or fire department.
(d) During an occasion of duty, a commanding officer may detain a person who:
(1) trespasses on a place of duty;
(2) interrupts or molests the orderly discharge of duty by those under orders; or
(3) disturbs or prevents the passage of troops going to or coming from duty.
(e) The commanding officer shall make a reasonable effort to forward detained individuals to civil authorities as soon as practicable.