Texas Penal Code Practice

In Texas, a misdemeanor is punishable by:

1. Punishable by fine or confinement in jail or both.

2. Substantial risk of death, disfigurement, impairment

3. Substantial risk of death, disfigurement, impairment

4. physical pain, illness or any impairment of physical condition.

The correct answer is: Punishable by fine or confinement in jail or both.

In Texas, a misdemeanor is punishable by fine or confinement in jail or both. This is the correct answer because misdemeanors in Texas are generally considered less severe offenses compared to felonies, and the punishment typically involves a fine, jail time, or both. Options B, C, and D are related to the seriousness of an offense or harm caused, which are more aligned with elements of the offense or factors that might elevate a charge to a higher level, such as assault or injury offenses, rather than defining the punishment for a misdemeanor specifically.