Injury to a Child in Texas
Section 22.04 of the Texas Penal Code provides that a person commits this offense if, through act or
omission of an act, he intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes a child:
Serious bodily injury;
Serious mental deficiency, impairment, or injury; or
Bodily injury.
What is Serious Bodily Injury?
Bodily injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes death, serious permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of function bodily member or organ. Tex. Pen. Code §1.07(a)(46).
Additionally, the Code specifically provides that an owner, operator, or employee of a facility for the care of a child, elderly or disabled individual also commits an offense if, by omission, causes a child, elderly or disabled individual to suffer injuries as listed above. Tex. Pen. Code §22.04(a-1).
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