re: Anybody else read Beards arrest Affadavit?

Texas Definition of Assault

Texas lawmakers use three separate definitions for assault. The first definition is knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person, including the defendant's spouse.

Another definition in Texas is intentionally or knowingly threatening another person with imminent bodily harm. The other person, in this case, can also extend to being the defendant's spouse.

Finally, assault in Texas is defined as purposefully or knowingly causing physical contact with another person when the defendant knows that the other person would consider the contact to be offensive or provocative. Again, the other person in the case can be the charged individual's spouse.

Texas also allows for assault to be charged as an aggravated offense if it results in serious injury to the victim. It can also be charged as aggravated assault if the charged individual used a weapon to injure another person.

The type of charge that the defendant faces in court will depend on the circumstances of his or her case. Assault can be charged as a Class A, B, or C misdemeanor. It can also be charged as a first, second, or third-degree felony.

Come straight off a law office website.