MicroPenal and printed elements guides such as C.L.E.A.R.'s Elements of A Crime

MicroPenal is independent. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Council for Law Education & Research (C.L.E.A.R.) or CLEAR Books. Their names appear here only to identify their publication. MicroPenal does not reproduce any part of it.

If you searched for a “Texas green book”, Elements of A Crime or another printed elements guide, this page explains what MicroPenal is and how it differs, so you can decide what fits. It is not an official replacement for any book your academy or agency requires.

What C.L.E.A.R. publishes

According to clearbooks.com (checked November 2, 2026), CLEAR Books is run by the Council for Law Education & Research in Manor, Texas, and offers Elements of A Crime, 2025–27 edition, with mail-in order forms. The site did not list a price when we checked; see clearbooks.com for current editions, formats and prices.

What MicroPenal is

• An iPhone app covering 68 selected offenses from the Penal Code, Health and Safety Code and Transportation Code, 32 traffic, pedestrian and bicycle violations, 288 definitions and 41 case-law summaries, stored on the phone. It is not a complete code book.
• Each offense lists the elements of the offense, the grade and enhancements, and links to the statute on the official Texas statutes website, with the date the entry was last checked.
• Search by offense name or by citation (“PC 22.01”, “§22.01”).
• $19.99, one-time purchase. A free preview on the web opens 6 offenses in full.

Questions to ask of any reference

• Which legislative session does it cover, and how are changes and corrections handled?
• Does it cite the statute for each element and grade, so you can check the source?
• Does your academy, department or prosecutor require a specific text?
• Do you need it without a signal, and do you need to search by citation?

Whichever you use, confirm the current statute text, case law and your department's policy before acting.