Lawson v. State

OPINION

BOB McCOY, Justice.

I. Introduction

In three points, Appellant Maurice Fel-ton Lawson appeals his conviction for violation of a permanent injunction under the “gang injunction statute.” We affirm.

II. Factual and Procedural Background

On September 18, 2006, the 89th District Court of Wichita County, Texas, issued a temporary injunction under section 125.065 of the civil practice and remedies code. See Tex. Civ. Prae. & Rem.Code Ann. § 125.065 (Vernon 2005). The injunction named seventeen members of the street gang Varrio Carnales (“VC”), including Lawson, who had allegedly engaged in…