False Alarm or Report
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⚖️ Texas Law — Charge Details
Up to 1 year in jail + up to $4,000 fine
Texas Penal Code § 42.06 makes it a Class A Misdemeanor to knowingly make a false report or alarm that a bombing, fire, offense, or other emergency is occurring when the defendant knows the report is false and expects a governmental or volunteer agency to act. The classic application is a fake bomb threat or a false 911 call. The offense is elevated to a State Jail Felony when the false report involves a public or private school or an institution of higher education. Courts may order the defendant to reimburse the costs of the emergency response.
⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements
| If this condition applies… | Charge escalates to | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| False report involves a public or private institution of higher education | State Jail Felony — 180 days–2 years | § 42.06(b) |
| False report involves a public primary or secondary school | State Jail Felony — 180 days–2 years | § 42.06(b) |
| Restitution for emergency response costs | Court may order defendant to pay costs of police, fire, or EMS response | § 42.06(c) |
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Jose Anthony Guerra
False Alarm or Report
Bond: $1,000
Travis Co.
Michael Quinn Gentry
False Alarm or Report
Bond: $3,000
Travis Co.
Jennifer M Donjuan
False Alarm or Report
Victor John Torres
False Alarm or Report
Kurt Steven Priebe
False Alarm or Report
Bond: $5,000
Travis Co.
Johnathan Brown
False Alarm or Report
Travis Co.
Michael Terrance Jones
False Alarm or Report
Bond: $1,000
Travis Co.
Jessica Marie Kunish
False Alarm or Report
Bond: $7,500
Travis Co.
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