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§ 28.04. RECKLESS DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION.

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TX Code › Code pe › Chapter 28 › Section 28.04

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(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 offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

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