SECTION 3.3. Classification of Hit-and-Run Crashes as Felony or Misdemeanor  


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  • Classification of crashes for severity of offense committed. The following injuries to persons involved in crashes will be deemed sufficient for the filing of felony charges:

    (1) death;

    (2) incapacitating injury;

    (3) nonincapacitating injury or minor visible injury.

Source Note: The provisions of this §3.3 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976; amended to be effective December 20, 2007, 32 TexReg 9353