Obstruction
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⚖️ Texas Law — Charge Details
2–10 years prison + $10,000 fine (retaliation, felony level)
Obstruction charges in Travis County booking records most commonly refer to either Texas Penal Code § 38.15 (Interference with Public Duties, a Class A Misdemeanor) or § 36.06 (Obstruction or Retaliation, a Third-Degree Felony). Interference with public duties covers interrupting, disrupting, or preventing a peace officer from performing their lawful duties. Obstruction or retaliation — the felony variant — covers threatening or harming a public servant, witness, prospective witness, or informant in connection with their official capacity.
⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements
| If this condition applies… | Charge escalates to | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Obstruction of a peace officer performing a duty | Class A Misdemeanor — up to 1 year jail, $4,000 fine | § 38.15(a) |
| Retaliation against a public servant, witness, or informant | Third-Degree Felony — 2–10 years, $10,000 fine | § 36.06(a) |
| Retaliation causing serious bodily injury | Second-Degree Felony — 2–20 years | § 36.06(c) |
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