Harmful material to a minor is a Felony 3 offense.

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

Answer: (C)

Classification of offenses by degree in Texas law places certain offenses involving minors and harmful material as felonies. Harmful material to a minor is designated as a third-degree felony, reflecting its serious nature. A third-degree felony carries a punishment of two to ten years in prison and fines up to $10,000, which is more severe than state jail felonies or misdemeanors. State jail felonies have shorter prison terms (up to about two years), and misdemeanors carry jail time or fines that are not in the felony range. So the correct understanding is that this offense is a third-degree felony.