What kind of offense would not typically require a grand jury in Texas?

Misdemeanor offenses do not typically require a grand jury in Texas because, under Texas law, misdemeanors are generally handled through a process that allows for direct filing of charges by a prosecutor. In contrast, felony offenses and capital offenses necessitate a grand jury indictment as a safeguard against wrongful prosecution and to ensure that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with serious charges.

The process of a grand jury is primarily designed for more severe crimes, where the stakes are higher, and the potential consequences are more significant. While aggravated offenses can also fall under the category of felonies, they too would typically require a grand jury if the underlying charge is a felony. Therefore, it is specifically the nature of misdemeanor offenses, which are less severe and have their own distinct legal process, that makes them not require a grand jury intervention in Texas.