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Tex. Penal Code § 30.02 (2026)

Burglary

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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. 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 (Tex. App. 2016).
— Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(C) — 1 case
Ashton Wayne Simmons v. the State of Texas (Tex. App. 2024).
— Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(C)(2) — 2 cases
Travis Tyrone Mitchell v. State (Tex. App. 2019).
in the Interest of M.S.F. & M.S.F., Child. (Tex. App. 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. 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 (Tex. App. 2015).
— Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(a)(1)(c)(2) — 1 case
Alex Gustavo Guerrero v. State (Tex. App. 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. 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. 2016).
Grinage v. State, 634 S.W.2d 863 (Tex. App. 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. 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. 1997).
Morgan, Dewan (Tex. App. 2015).
Stanley, Andria (Tex. 2015).
— Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(aXl) — 1 case
Ray v. State, 635 S.W.2d 143 (Tex. App. 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. 1991).
Cavazos v. State, 668 S.W.2d 435 (Tex. App. 1984).
Wooten v. State, 205 S.W.3d 89 (Tex. App. 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. 2005).
Brown v. State, 881 S.W.2d 582 (Tex. App. 1994).
Johnson v. State, 664 S.W.2d 420 (Tex. App. 1984).
Williams v. State, 997 S.W.2d 415 (Tex. App. 1999).
— Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(b)(1)(2) — 1 case
Jonathan Lee Fehr v. State (Tex. App. 2015).
— Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(b)(2) — 1 case
Fidel Antonio Blandon Vasquez v. the State of Texas (Tex. App. 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 (Tex. App. 2015).
Elio Garza v. State (Tex. App. 2015).
— Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(c)(1) — 36 cases
Kahookele v. State, 165 S.W.3d 440 (Tex. App. 2005).
Blake Alan Cotton v. State, 480 S.W.3d 754 (Tex. App. 2015).
Wilkerson v. State, 927 S.W.2d 112 (Tex. App. 1996).
Garner v. State, 214 S.W.3d 705 (Tex. App. 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. 2003).
Tabor v. State, 88 S.W.3d 783 (Tex. App. 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. 2003).
— Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(c)(I) — 1 case
Jeremy Jermaine Hodge v. State (Tex. Crim. App. 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. 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. the State of Texas (Tex. App. 2023).
— Tex. Penal Code § 30.02(d)(1) — 5 cases
Joe Rollen Crockett v. O.L. McCotter Dir., Texas Dep't of Corr., 796 F.2d 787 (5th Cir. 1986).
Antu v. Eddy, 914 S.W.2d 166 (Tex. App. 1995).
Allen v. State, 656 S.W.2d 592 (Tex. App. 1983).
Gowan v. State, 18 S.W.3d 305 (Tex. App. 2000).
Francisco Duran Jr. v. State (Tex. App. 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 (Tex. App. 2014).
United States v. Carlos Fuentes-Canales (5th Cir. 2018).
United States v. Carlos Fuentes-Canales (5th Cir. 2018).
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