Public urination in Bexar County is enforced under Texas Penal Code Section 42.01 disorderly conduct, which includes exposing the anus or genitals in a public place. Convictions are typically Class C misdemeanors carrying fines up to 500 dollars.
Texas Penal Code Section 42.01 defines disorderly conduct to include exposing one's anus or genitals in a public place and being reckless about whether another person may be present and offended. Bexar County deputies and city officers commonly use this provision to address public urination, particularly along the River Walk, downtown entertainment districts, and around stadiums and Fiesta venues. The base offense is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to 500 dollars. Repeat offenses or aggravating circumstances near schools or minors can elevate exposure to Class B charges. Cities inside Bexar County may also have parallel municipal ordinances.
A first offense is generally a Class C misdemeanor with fines up to 500 dollars. Public urination near a school or repeat conduct can lead to Class B charges, jail time, and rare registration consequences in serious cases.
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