Tex. Penal Code Section 38.114
Contraband in Correctional Facility


(a)

A person commits an offense if the person:

(1)

provides contraband to an inmate of a correctional facility;

(2)

otherwise introduces contraband into a correctional facility; or

(3)

possesses contraband while confined in a correctional facility.

(b)

In this section, “contraband”:

(1)

means:

(A)

any item not provided by or authorized by the operator of the correctional facility; or

(B)

any item provided by or authorized by the operator of the correctional facility that has been altered to accommodate a use other than the originally intended use; and

(2)

does not include any item specifically prohibited under Section 38.11 (Prohibited Substances and Items in Correctional or Civil Commitment Facility).

(c)

An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor, unless the offense is committed by an employee or a volunteer of the correctional facility, in which event the offense is a Class B misdemeanor.

(d)

In this section, “correctional facility” means:

(1)

any place described by Section 1.07 (Definitions)(a)(14); or

(2)

a “secure correctional facility” or “secure detention facility” as those terms are defined by Section 51.02 (Definitions), Family Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 499 (H.B. 549), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 908 (H.B. 2884), Sec. 42, eff. September 1, 2007.

Source: Section 38.114 — Contraband in Correctional Facility, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.­38.­htm#38.­114 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

38.01
Definitions
38.02
Failure to Identify
38.03
Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transportation
38.04
Evading Arrest or Detention
38.05
Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution
38.06
Escape
38.07
Permitting or Facilitating Escape
38.08
Effect of Unlawful Custody
38.09
Implements for Escape
38.10
Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear
38.11
Prohibited Substances and Items in Correctional or Civil Commitment Facility
38.12
Barratry and Solicitation of Professional Employment
38.13
Hindering Proceedings by Disorderly Conduct
38.14
Taking or Attempting to Take Weapon from Peace Officer, Federal Special Investigator, Employee or Official of Correctional Facility, Parole Officer, Community Supervision and Corrections Department Officer, or Commissioned Security Officer
38.15
Interference with Public Duties
38.16
Preventing Execution of Civil Process
38.17
Failure to Stop or Report Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child
38.18
Use of Collision Report Information and Other Information for Pecuniary Gain
38.19
Failure to Provide Notice and Report of Death of Resident of Institution
38.111
Improper Contact with Victim
38.112
Tampering with Electronic Monitoring Device
38.113
Unauthorized Absence from Community Corrections Facility, County Correctional Center, or Assignment Site
38.114
Contraband in Correctional Facility
38.115
Operation of Unmanned Aircraft over Correctional Facility or Detention Facility
38.122
Falsely Holding Oneself out as a Lawyer
38.123
Unauthorized Practice of Law
38.151
Interference with Police Service Animals
38.152
Interference with Radio Frequency Licensed to Government Entity
38.171
Failure to Report Felony
38.172
Failure to Report Assault, Neglect, or Omission of Care in Certain Group Homes

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 38.114’s source at texas​.gov