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Tex. Penal Code § 30.02 (2026)

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Sec. 30.02. BURGLARY. (a) A person commits an offense if, without the effective consent of the owner, the person:

(1) enters a habitation, or a building (or any portion of a building) not then open to the public, with intent to commit a felony, theft, or an assault; or

(2) remains concealed, with intent to commit a felony, theft, or an assault, in a building or habitation; or

(3) enters a building or habitation and commits or attempts to commit a felony, theft, or an assault.

(b) For purposes of this section, "enter" means to intrude:

(1) any part of the body; or

(2) any physical object connected with the body.

(c) Except as provided in Subsection (c-1), (c-2), or (d), an offense under this section is a:

(1) state jail felony if committed in a building other than a habitation; or

(2) felony of the second degree if committed in a habitation.

(c-1) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree if:

(1) the premises are a commercial building in which a controlled substance is generally stored, including a pharmacy, clinic, hospital, nursing facility, or warehouse; and

(2) the person entered or remained concealed in that building with intent to commit a theft of a controlled substance.

(c-2) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree if:

(1) the premises are a building other than a habitation; and

(2) it is shown on the trial of the offense that the actor committed the offense in the course of committing an offense under Section 20.05(a)(2).

(d) An offense under this section is a felony of the first degree if:

(1) the premises are a habitation; and

(2) any party to the offense entered the habitation with intent to commit a felony other than felony theft or committed or attempted to commit a felony other than felony theft.

Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 318, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 727, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Amended by:

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 338 (H.B. 1178), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 2 (S.B. 4), Sec. 8, eff. February 6, 2024.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2,085 cases (201 in the last 5 years), 1982–2026 · leading case: United States v. Michael Herrold, 883 F.3d 517 (5th Cir. 2018).
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United States v. Michael Herrold, 883 F.3d 517 (5th Cir. 2018). · cites it 63× “In this case, we consider questions posed by the use of Texas's burglary statute, Texas Penal Code § 30.02, to enhance a federal sentence.”
United States v. Cesar Bernel-Aveja, 844 F.3d 206 (5th Cir. 2016). · cites it 22× “§ 39-14-402; TEX. PENAL CODE ANN. § 30.02; UTAH CODE ANN.”
Hernandez v. State, 190 S.W.3d 856 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 2006). · cites it 14× “[18] See TEX. PEN.CODE ANN. § 30.02(a)(1), (3) (Vernon 2003).”
Ex Parte Cavazos, 203 S.W.3d 333 (Tex. Crim. App. 2006). · cites it 6× “Tex. Penal Code § 30.02. Both counts arose from the same incident, but involved different complainants.”
United States v. Eliseo Godoy, 890 F.3d 531 (5th Cir. 2018). · cites it 8× “" The enhancement reflected Godoy's two prior burglary convictions under Texas Penal Code § 30.02. The PSR also urged a three-level reduction for acceptance of responsibility.”
United States v. Roberto Moreno Pena, 952 F.3d 503 (4th Cir. 2020). · cites it 8× “11 Tex. Penal Code § 30.02. Next, we turn to the INA, which does not define “burglary offense.”
United States v. Francisco Bonilla, 687 F.3d 188 (4th Cir. 2012). · cites it 13× “Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 30.02 (a). As is apparent from the face of the statute, "with intent to commit a felony, theft, or assault" is an element of the offenses set out in § 30.”
United States v. Felix Uribe, 838 F.3d 667 (5th Cir. 2016). · cites it 5× “Because Uribe had previously been convicted of burglary of a habitation in Texas, see Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(a), his presen-tence report included, and the district court applied, a 16-level crime of violence enhancement to Uribe’s base offense level pursuant to the Sentencing…”
Morgan v. State, 501 S.W.3d 84 (Tex. Crim. App. 2016). · cites it 4× “Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(a). 24 . Langs v.”
Curry v. State, 30 S.W.3d 394 (Tex. Crim. App. 2000). · cites it 4× “[55] Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(a)(1). [56] 633 S.”
State of Texas v. Meru, Mark, 414 S.W.3d 159 (Tex. Crim. App. 2013). · cites it 6× “” Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 30.02 (b). This court has previously held that criminal trespass can be a lesser-included offense of burglary of a habitation.”
Langs v. State, 183 S.W.3d 680 (Tex. Crim. App. 2006). · cites it 4× “[20] TEX. PENAL CODE § 30.02(a)(1) ("A person commits an offense if, without the effective consent of the owner, the person .”
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Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(1): 1 case
United States v. Chapman, 21 F. Supp. 3d 839 (S.D. Tex. 2014).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(1)(d): 1 case
United States v. Vallejo-Salas, 279 F. Supp. 2d 838 (S.D. Tex. 2003).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(3): 1 case
Stanton Wayne Yates v. State, No. 06-16-00011-CR (Tex. App.—Texarkana Nov. 9, 2016).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(C): 1 case
Ashton Wayne Simmons v. State of Texas, No. 07-24-00172-CR (Tex. App.—Amarillo June 5, 2024).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(C)(2): 2 cases
Travis Tyrone Mitchell v. State, No. 07-19-00322-CR (Tex. App.—Amarillo Dec. 9, 2019).
in the Interest of M.S.F. & M.S.F., Child., No. 07-11-00367-CV (Tex. App.—Amarillo Oct. 2, 2012).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(a): 173 cases
United States v. Michael Herrold, 883 F.3d 517 (5th Cir. 2018). “In this case, we consider questions posed by the use of Texas's burglary statute, Texas Penal Code § 30.02, to enhance a federal sentence.”
United States v. Felix Uribe, 838 F.3d 667 (5th Cir. 2016). “Because Uribe had previously been convicted of burglary of a habitation in Texas, see Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(a), his presen-tence report included, and the district court applied, a 16-level crime of violence enhancement to Uribe’s base offense level pursuant to the Sentencing…”
United States v. Victor Stitt, 860 F.3d 854 (6th Cir. 2017).
Ex Parte Cavazos, 203 S.W.3d 333 (Tex. Crim. App. 2006). “Tex. Penal Code § 30.02. Both counts arose from the same incident, but involved different complainants.”
United States v. Curtis Howell, 838 F.3d 489 (5th Cir. 2016).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(a)(1): 370 cases
United States v. Michael Herrold, 883 F.3d 517 (5th Cir. 2018). “In this case, we consider questions posed by the use of Texas's burglary statute, Texas Penal Code § 30.02, to enhance a federal sentence.”
Hernandez v. State, 190 S.W.3d 856 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 2006). “[18] See TEX. PEN.CODE ANN. § 30.02(a)(1), (3) (Vernon 2003).”
Goad, Joshua Lee, 354 S.W.3d 443 (Tex. Crim. App. 2011).
Boyd v. State, 811 S.W.2d 105 (Tex. Crim. App. 1991).
United States v. Eliseo Godoy, 890 F.3d 531 (5th Cir. 2018). “" The enhancement reflected Godoy's two prior burglary convictions under Texas Penal Code § 30.02. The PSR also urged a three-level reduction for acceptance of responsibility.”
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(a)(1)(3): 1 case
Jonathan Lee Fehr v. State, No. 03-15-00231-CR (Tex. App.—Austin Aug. 19, 2015).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(a)(1)(c)(2): 1 case
Alex Gustavo Guerrero v. State, No. 13-12-00280-CR (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi Jan. 24, 2013).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(a)(2): 12 cases
Davis v. State, 278 S.W.3d 346 (Tex. Crim. App. 2009).
Dixon v. State, 43 S.W.3d 548 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2001).
United States v. Cesar Bernel-Aveja, 844 F.3d 206 (5th Cir. 2016). “§ 39-14-402; TEX. PENAL CODE ANN. § 30.02; UTAH CODE ANN.”
Luis Ruiz Sierra v. State, 501 S.W.3d 179 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2016).
Grinage v. State, 634 S.W.2d 863 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1982).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(a)(3): 186 cases
United States v. Michael Herrold, 883 F.3d 517 (5th Cir. 2018). “In this case, we consider questions posed by the use of Texas's burglary statute, Texas Penal Code § 30.02, to enhance a federal sentence.”
United States v. Cesar Bernel-Aveja, 844 F.3d 206 (5th Cir. 2016). “§ 39-14-402; TEX. PENAL CODE ANN. § 30.02; UTAH CODE ANN.”
Gardner v. State, 306 S.W.3d 274 (Tex. Crim. App. 2009).
United States v. Roberto Moreno Pena, 952 F.3d 503 (4th Cir. 2020). “11 Tex. Penal Code § 30.02. Next, we turn to the INA, which does not define “burglary offense.”
Langs v. State, 183 S.W.3d 680 (Tex. Crim. App. 2006). “[20] TEX. PENAL CODE § 30.02(a)(1) ("A person commits an offense if, without the effective consent of the owner, the person .”
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(a)(8): 1 case
Espinoza v. State, 955 S.W.2d 108 (Tex. App.—Waco 1997).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(a)(l): 4 cases
Castillo, Ex Parte Thomas Edward, 469 S.W.3d 165 (Tex. Crim. App. 2015).
In re A.S., 954 S.W.2d 855 (Tex. App.—El Paso 1997).
Morgan, Dewan, No. PD-0758-15 (Tex. Crim. App. Oct. 8, 2015).
Stanley, Andria, No. PD-1018-15 (Tex. Oct. 22, 2015).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(aXl): 1 case
Ray v. State, 635 S.W.2d 143 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1982).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(b): 12 cases
Curry v. State, 30 S.W.3d 394 (Tex. Crim. App. 2000). “[55] Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(a)(1). [56] 633 S.”
State of Texas v. Meru, Mark, 414 S.W.3d 159 (Tex. Crim. App. 2013). “” Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 30.02 (b). This court has previously held that criminal trespass can be a lesser-included offense of burglary of a habitation.”
Brown v. State, 804 S.W.2d 566 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1991).
Cavazos v. State, 668 S.W.2d 435 (Tex. App.—Austin 1984).
Wooten v. State, 205 S.W.3d 89 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2006).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(b)(1): 13 cases
State of Texas v. Meru, Mark, 414 S.W.3d 159 (Tex. Crim. App. 2013). “” Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 30.02 (b). This court has previously held that criminal trespass can be a lesser-included offense of burglary of a habitation.”
Phillips v. State, 178 S.W.3d 78 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2005).
Brown v. State, 881 S.W.2d 582 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 1994).
Johnson v. State, 664 S.W.2d 420 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 1984).
Williams v. State, 997 S.W.2d 415 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 1999).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(b)(1)(2): 1 case
Jonathan Lee Fehr v. State, No. 03-15-00231-CR (Tex. App.—Austin Aug. 19, 2015).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(b)(2): 1 case
Fidel Antonio Blandon Vasquez v. State of Texas, No. 01-23-00722-CR (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] June 24, 2025).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(c): 12 cases
Ex Parte Thompson, 173 S.W.3d 458 (Tex. Crim. App. 2005).
Villescas v. State, 189 S.W.3d 290 (Tex. Crim. App. 2006).
United States v. Jorge Ayala Guadardo, 40 F.3d 102 (5th Cir. 1994).
Elio Garza v. State, No. 13-15-00257-CR (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi Oct. 26, 2015).
Elio Garza v. State, No. 13-15-00257-CR (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi Oct. 26, 2015).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(c)(1): 36 cases
Kahookele v. State, 165 S.W.3d 440 (Tex. App.—Austin 2005).
Blake Alan Cotton v. State, 480 S.W.3d 754 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2015).
Wilkerson v. State, 927 S.W.2d 112 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1996).
Garner v. State, 214 S.W.3d 705 (Tex. App.—Waco 2007).
United States v. Vallejo-Salas, 279 F. Supp. 2d 838 (S.D. Tex. 2003).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(c)(2): 93 cases
Fuhrman v. Dretke, 442 F.3d 893 (5th Cir. 2006).
Castaneda v. State, 135 S.W.3d 719 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2003).
Tabor v. State, 88 S.W.3d 783 (Tex. App.—Tyler 2002).
United States v. David Hernandez-Borjas, 641 F. App'x 367 (5th Cir. 2016).
Fortier v. State, 105 S.W.3d 697 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2003).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(c)(I): 1 case
Jeremy Jermaine Hodge v. State, No. 06-15-00103-CR (Tex. Crim. App. Sept. 9, 2015).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(d): 38 cases
Duran v. State, 492 S.W.3d 741 (Tex. Crim. App. 2016).
Thomas v. State, 126 S.W.3d 138 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2003).
Ex Parte Mabry, 137 S.W.3d 58 (Tex. Crim. App. 2004).
United States v. Carlos Fuentes-Canales, 902 F.3d 468 (5th Cir. 2018).
Casey Lane Canion v. State of Texas, No. 13-22-00513-CR (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg July 13, 2023).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(d)(1): 5 cases
Joe Rollen Crockett v. O.L. McCotter Dir., 796 F.2d 787 (5th Cir. 1986).
Antu v. Eddy, 914 S.W.2d 166 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1995).
Allen v. State, 656 S.W.2d 592 (Tex. App.—Austin 1983).
Gowan v. State, 18 S.W.3d 305 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2000).
Francisco Duran Jr. v. State, No. 13-12-00344-CR, 2013 WL 3378327 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi July 3, 2013).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(d)(1973): 1 case
Ex Parte Thompson, 173 S.W.3d 458 (Tex. Crim. App. 2005).
Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(d)(2): 7 cases
Duran v. State, 492 S.W.3d 741 (Tex. Crim. App. 2016).
United States v. Jorge Ayala Guadardo, 40 F.3d 102 (5th Cir. 1994).
Marcos Antonio Mejia-Caceres v. State, No. 01-13-00643-CR (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] Nov. 7, 2014).
United States v. Carlos Fuentes-Canales, No. 15-41476 (5th Cir. May 22, 2018).
United States v. Carlos Fuentes-Canales, No. 15-41476 (5th Cir. May 22, 2018).
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