Discharging a firearm in a municipality with a population of 100,000 or more is classified as which offense?

• A. Class A Misdemeanor
• B. Class B Misdemeanor
• C. Class C Misdemeanor
• D. Felony 3

Answer: (A)

Texas law scales the offense by the city's population. When discharging a firearm in a municipality that has 100,000 or more residents, the act is classified as a Class A misdemeanor. This is the most serious category of misdemeanor, carrying penalties up to one year in jail and a fine up to $4,000. The higher classification reflects the greater risk to the public in a large, densely populated area. In smaller towns or counties, the same act could be charged as a Class B or Class C misdemeanor with lighter penalties, rather than Class A. It would become a felony only if other factors or circumstances push it beyond misdemeanor status, which isn’t the case here.