Penal Code · §32.21

Forgery

Forgery (§32.21): key points and worked practice questions for Texas peace officer exam preparation.

Key points

  • Forges a writing with intent to defraud or harm another
  • Grade depends on the type of writing (§32.21(c)–(e))
  • Graded by value instead if used to obtain property or a service (§32.21(e-1))

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Worked examples

Worked example 1

Forgery of a check, contract, will, or deed under §32.21 is generally what level of offense?

  1. Class A misdemeanor
  2. State jail felony
  3. 3rd degree felony Correct
  4. 2nd degree felony
Why: §32.21 (as amended by S.B. 1379, 2025): forgery is a state jail felony by default (c); a third-degree felony if the writing is or purports to be a will, codicil, deed, deed of trust, mortgage, security instrument or agreement, credit card, check or similar sight order, contract, release, or other commercial instrument (d); and a second-degree felony for money, securities, government records, and the other writings in (e). If the forgery was done to obtain property or a service, the grade follows the value instead (e-1).
Statute: Tex. Penal Code §32.21(d)