In Texas, traffic cases are criminal.

• A. False
• B. Not applicable
• C. True
• D. Sometimes

Answer: (C)

In Texas, moving traffic violations are generally treated as criminal offenses under the Transportation Code, usually classified as Class C misdemeanors. This means that when you get a traffic ticket, you’re dealing with a criminal case in the sense of the criminal justice system, not a purely civil matter. The typical consequences include fines and a court appearance, and there can be impacts on your driving record or license. There are more serious traffic offenses, such as driving while intoxicated or hit-and-run, that can elevate to higher misdemeanor levels or even felonies, but the ordinary traffic ticket still falls under the criminal framework. So the statement is true because traffic cases in Texas are handled within the criminal system.