Funeral Service Disruptions

Chapter 42 of the Texas Penal Code defines disorderly conduct and other related charges.

“Funeral Service Disruptions”, as per § 42.055 of the Texas Penal Code, occurs when a person, during the period beginning three hours before the service begins and ending three hours after the service is completed, the person engages in picketing within 1,000 feet of a facility or cemetery being used for a funeral service.

"Picketing" means:

standing, sitting, or repeated walking, riding, driving, or other similar action by a person displaying or carrying a banner, placard, or sign;
engaging in loud singing, chanting, whistling, or yelling, with or without noise amplification through a device such as a bullhorn or microphone; or
blocking access to a facility or cemetery being used for a funeral service.

An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

Punishment Range

Misdemeanor B

Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days
Fine not to exceed $2,000
Both such fine and confinement

Request a Free Case Evaluation

Let Us Put Our Experience to Work for You
*Note: We only accept Denton County and Collin County cases.

First Name
Please enter your first name.
Last Name
Please enter your last name.
Phone
Please enter your phone number.

This isn't a valid phone number.
Email
Please enter your email address.

This isn't a valid email address.
Please enter your charge.
Please select an option.
Please enter your date of arrest.
Please enter an answer.
Are you a new client?
Please make a selection.
Message
Please enter a message.