# Tex. Penal Code § 28.05: ACTOR'S INTEREST IN PROPERTY

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C28_S28.05

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Penal Code § 28.05
- **Heading:** ACTOR'S INTEREST IN PROPERTY
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 28 / Section 28.05

## Text

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 has an interest that the actor is not entitled to infringe.

## 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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