# Tex. Penal Code § 28.04: RECKLESS DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C28_S28.04

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Penal Code § 28.04
- **Heading:** RECKLESS DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 28 / Section 28.04

## Text

(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.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Penal Code § 28.01 § 28.01. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C28_S28.01.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 28.02 § 28.02. ARSON.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C28_S28.02.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 28.03 § 28.03. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C28_S28.03.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 28.04 § 28.04. RECKLESS DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C28_S28.04.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 28.05 § 28.05. ACTOR'S INTEREST IN PROPERTY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C28_S28.05.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 28.06 § 28.06. AMOUNT OF PECUNIARY LOSS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C28_S28.06.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 28.07 § 28.07. INTERFERENCE WITH RAILROAD PROPERTY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C28_S28.07.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 28.08 § 28.08. GRAFFITI.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C28_S28.08.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 28.09 § 28.09. DAMAGING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C28_S28.09.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 28.10 § 28.10. ENHANCED PENALTY FOR CERTAIN MISDEMEANORS OR STATE JAIL FELONIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C28_S28.10.md)

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