Assault on a public servant in Texas is a third-degree felony punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. That’s a massive jump from a standard assault causing bodily injury, which is normally just a
Class A misdemeanor.
If a deadly weapon enters the picture, the charge can escalate to a first-degree felony carrying 5 to 99 years or life. These enhanced penalties reflect how seriously Texas treats interference with people doing government work, and they apply to a much broader range of victims than most people expect.