Interference of Railroad Property that causes bodily injury is which felony degree?

• A. Second Degree Felony
• B. Class A Misdemeanor
• C. State Jail Felony
• D. Third Degree Felony

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that the level of punishment for interfering with railroad property depends on the harm caused. If that interference results in bodily injury to someone, the offense is classified as a third-degree felony. This reflects the added danger to public safety when a person’s actions cause injury while disrupting critical rail infrastructure. In Texas, a third-degree felony carries a substantial prison range (typically about 2 to 10 years) and possible fines. The other levels don’t fit this scenario: a Class A misdemeanor is too light for injury-causing interference, and a state jail felony would apply in related but less severe circumstances; a second-degree felony would be used for even more serious injuries or different statutory provisions.