Assault
Simple Assault
The Texas Penal Code defines simple assault as:
1. Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another, including the person’s spouse;
2. Intentionally or knowingly threatening another with imminent bodily injury, including the person’s spouse; or
3. Intentionally or knowingly causing physical contact with another when the person knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the contact as offensive or provocative.
Aggravated Assault
The Texas Penal Code defines aggravated assault (as defined above) in which the actor causing serious bodily injury to another, including the person’s spouse; or uses or exhibits a deadly weapon during commission of the assault.