Texas is a one-party consent state for audio recording. Only one party to a conversation must consent. Video recording in public is legal. Recording in private areas where individuals expect privacy is a state jail felony under Penal Code §21.15.
Texas Penal Code §16.02 establishes one-party consent for audio recording — you may record a conversation if you are a participant. Recording conversations without any party's consent is illegal. Texas Penal Code §21.15 prohibits invasive visual recording in private areas. Public recording is protected under the First Amendment. Texas Penal Code §16.06 prohibits unauthorized tracking devices. These laws apply uniformly across Bexar County. San Antonio has no additional local recording restrictions beyond state law.
Illegal wiretapping: second-degree felony (2-20 years, up to $10,000 fine). Invasive visual recording: state jail felony (180 days-2 years, up to $10,000). Unauthorized tracking: Class A misdemeanor.
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