Texas does not have a stand-alone public urination statute, but Penal Code 42.01 disorderly conduct and 21.08 indecent exposure cover the conduct in Dallas County. The Dallas County Sheriff enforces in unincorporated areas; cities issue municipal citations. Sex-offender registration is rare but possible under 21.08 with lewd intent.
In Dallas County, public urination is charged under Texas Penal Code 42.01(a)(10) disorderly conduct (exposing anus or genitals in a public place reckless about whether others are present), a Class C misdemeanor with up to a $500 fine. Acts done with intent to arouse may be charged under Penal Code 21.08 indecent exposure, a Class B misdemeanor that can trigger sex-offender registration under Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 62 on a second conviction. Dallas County has no separate public urination ordinance; the Dallas County Sheriff enforces state Penal Code in unincorporated areas, and cities like Dallas (City Code 31-13) carry parallel municipal offenses. Park-specific rules apply on county park grounds.
Disorderly conduct under Penal Code 42.01(a)(10) is a Class C misdemeanor up to $500. Indecent exposure under 21.08 is a Class B misdemeanor with up to 180 days jail; a second conviction triggers sex-offender registration.
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