In Texas, the crime of burglary is more about where you committed an offense, than what you may have taken or done while you were there. Burglary is defined as unlawfully entering or remaining in any structure (public or private) with the intent to commit a felony, theft, or assault inside. “Home invasion” is included in this definition, and refers specifically to a burglary that occurs within a habitation (any structure or vehicle that is adapted for the overnight accommodation of one or more people). See Chapter 30.02 of the Texas Penal Code.

You open yourself up to a burglary charge whenever you enter a building, or vehicle, that’s not yours with the intention of breaking the law. The simple act of entering a building, without the owner’s permission, is also a crime called Criminal Trespass.