What are the levels of criminal offenses in Texas and the penalty ranges?
Felonies Capital Felonies: life in prison without parole or the death penalty First Degree Felonies: 5 to 99 years or life in prison and a fine not to exceed $10,000 Second Degree Felonies: 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine not to exceed $10,000 Third Degree Felonies: 2 to 10 years in prison and a fine not to exceed $10,000 State Jail Felonies: 180 days to 2 years in a State Jail facility and a fine not to exceed $10,000 Misdemeanors Class A Misdemeanors: 0 to 365 days in jail and a fine not to exceed $4000 Class B Misdemeanors: 0 to 180 days in jail and a fine not to exceed $2000 Class C Misdemeanors: fine only
