Texas Penal Code Practice

In Texas, Assault by contact is classified as a Class C misdemeanor. This classification applies specifically to instances where the assault does not cause any bodily injury or does not involve the use or exhibition of a deadly weapon. The nature of the offense, which typically involves intentionally or knowingly causing physical contact with another person in a provocative or offensive manner, categorizes it as a less severe misdemeanor compared to other forms of assault.

The other classifications mentioned do not apply to this specific offense. Class A misdemeanors, for example, involve more serious activities that may include causing serious bodily injury or using a weapon. Therefore, Class C is correctly identified as the classification for Assault by contact, reflecting the offense's status as the least severe form of assault in Texas law.