Disorderly Conduct

Disorderly Conduct under Texas Penal Code § 42.01 covers a range of public disturbance behaviors including fighting, using abusive language, displaying firearms in public in a threatening manner, making unreasonable noise, and exposing oneself. Most forms are Class C Misdemeanors (fine only). Displaying a firearm in public to cause alarm or discharging a weapon in public elevates the charge to a Class B Misdemeanor (up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine). The charge is commonly filed alongside public intoxication or assault charges.