19.81. Interfering with the Reporting of Family Violence; Defined & Punished
(a) Any person commits the crime of interfering with the reporting of family violence if the person:
(1) commits an act of family violence, as defined in § 30.10 of Chapter 30 of this Title; and
(2) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly prevents or attempts to prevent the victim of or a witness to that act of family violence from calling a 911 emergency communication system, obtaining medical assistance, or making a report to any law enforcement official.
(b) Commission of a crime of family violence under Subsection (a) of this Section is a necessary element of the crime of interfering with the reporting of family violence.
(c) Interference with the reporting of family violence is a felony of the third degree.