§ 1-3. Interpretation of penal provisions.

The provisions of titles 1, 2 and 3 of the state penal code (V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 1.01 et seq.; V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 6.01 et seq.; and V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 12.01 et seq.) shall apply in the interpretation of all penal provisions of this Code to the extent that the penal code mandates that they shall apply.

State law reference

Concurrent jurisdiction of municipal court concerning certain violations of state statutes, V.T.C.A., Government Code § 29.003(b); municipality may not enact or enforce a law making conduct covered under state penal code an offense subject to criminal penalty, V.T.C.A., Penal Code § 1.08; municipal authority to regulate discharge of firearms in municipal limits, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code § 229.001(b).