Art. 8.07 UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY

Here's a plain English summary of this rule:

If people gather together in a way that breaks the law, the same rules used for stopping riots also apply to that gathering. This means police and courts don't need a separate set of rules just for unlawful assemblies. They can use the same legal tools and procedures that apply to riots.

The Penal Code defines what counts as an unlawful assembly or disturbance. Once something fits that definition, officials treat it the same way they would treat a riot when it comes to breaking it up and handling the legal aftermath. This keeps things simple by using one consistent approach instead of having different rules for different types of unlawful gatherings.