Texas Real Estate Brokerage Sales Apprentice Education (SAE) Practice Exam

Which activity may be considered criminal harassment according to the Texas Penal Code?

1. Expressing different opinions

2. Offering advice

3. Sending abusive electronic communications

4. Discussing personal problems

The correct answer is: Sending abusive electronic communications

Sending abusive electronic communications can be considered criminal harassment according to the Texas Penal Code. This type of behavior often includes repeated and unwanted messages that are intended to intimidate, annoy, or alarm the recipient. Such communications, which can be verbal, written, or electronic in nature, cross the line from freedom of expression to harassment when they provoke fear or distress in the person receiving them. In contrast, expressing different opinions, offering advice, or discussing personal problems are generally not considered harassment, as these activities can be part of normal social interactions and communications. They do not usually intend to harm or distress another individual and are protected forms of expression under the law.