Bigamy is classified as what degree of felony?

• A. 3rd Degree Felony
• B. State Jail Felony
• C. Class A Misdemeanor
• D. Felony 2

Answer: (A)

Bigamy is treated as a serious criminal offense in Texas and is classified as a felony, not a misdemeanor, because it involves knowingly marrying while still legally married and undermines civil marriage laws. The statute places bigamy at a third-degree felony, meaning the offense carries a penalty range of two to ten years in prison, with a possible fine up to $10,000. This severity is greater than the penalties for a state jail felony (which is 180 days to two years) or a Class A misdemeanor (up to one year). The designation “Felony 2” isn’t the current Texas labeling for this offense, since the state uses first, second, and third-degree felonies.