In Texas, Assault – Bodily Injury is charged as a Class A Misdemeanor. The range of punishment is up to 1 year in the county jail and a fine of up to $4000. A person commits the offense of Class A Assault if they intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly cause bodily injury to someone. Bodily injury can be anything that causes pain. There doesn’t actually have to be a visible mark. So technically a “push” or “shove” that causes pain to someone can be charged as a Class A assault if the person who was pushed claims that they feel pain.