The current Texas law defines the offense of Theft of Service in Penal Code Section 31.04 as follows: [1] (a) A person commits theft of service if, with intent to avoid payment for service that the actor knows is provided only for compensation: (1) the actor intentionally or knowingly secures performance of the service by deception, threat . previously convicted two or more times of any grade of theft; (E)the property stolen is an official ballot or official carrier envelope for an (d-1) For purposes of Subsection (a)(2), the diversion of services to the benefit of a person who is not entitled to those services includes the disposition of personal property by an actor having control of the property under an agreement described by Subsections (d-2)(1)-(3), if the actor disposes of the property in violation of the terms of the agreement and to the benefit of any person who is not entitled to the property. that: (1)the actor was a public servant at the time of the offense and the property appropriated or. 399, Sec. (4) the actor intentionally or knowingly secures the performance of the service by agreeing to provide compensation and, after the service is rendered, fails to make full payment after receiving notice demanding payment. Class C misdemeanor. 3097), Sec. 1, eff. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 903 (H.B. 900, Sec. 901, Sec. 2, eff. 245, Sec. Copyright 2023, Thomson Reuters. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 497, Sec. (7) a felony of the first degree if the total value of the merchandise involved in the activity is $300,000 or more. (d-3) For purposes of Subsection (a)(4): (1) if the compensation is or was to be paid on a periodic basis, the intent to avoid payment for a service may be formed at any time during or before a pay period; (2) the partial payment of wages alone is not sufficient evidence to negate the actor's intent to avoid payment for a service; and. Sec. 1, eff. (2) A peace officer may have their certification suspended or revoked if the person has been terminated for cause from employment as a . (C) the property stolen is a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate issued by this state or another state; (3) a Class A misdemeanor if the value of the property stolen is $750 or more but less than $2,500; (A) the value of the property stolen is $2,500 or more but less than $30,000, or the property is less than 10 head of sheep, swine, or goats or any part thereof under the value of $30,000; (B) regardless of value, the property is stolen from the person of another or from a human corpse or grave, including property that is a military grave marker; (C) the property stolen is a firearm, as defined by Section 46.01; (D) the value of the property stolen is less than $2,500 and the defendant has been previously convicted two or more times of any grade of theft; (E) the property stolen is an official ballot or official carrier envelope for an election; or. Theft of a vehicle worth less than $2,500 is a misdemeanor and any theft above that amount constitutes a felony. enforcement agency, including the use of an undercover operative or peace officer; (2)the actor was provided by a law enforcement agency with a facility in which to (2) is employed as a driver lawfully contracted to transport a specific cargo by vehicle from a known point of origin to a known point of destination and, with the intent to conduct, promote, or facilitate an activity described by Subdivision (1), knowingly or intentionally: (A) fails to deliver the entire cargo to the known point of destination as contracted; or. Sept. 1, 1983; Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 4523, ch. (2) the person performing the service or any other person presented the check or sight order for payment before the date on the check or sight order. if the actor knowingly or recklessly: (A)fails to maintain an accurate and legible inventory of each motor vehicle component Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. In order for the taking of property to be unlawful, Texas Penal Code 31.03 specifies that one of the following must be the case: The property was taken without consent from the owner (2)State-limited-use pesticide means a pesticide classified as a state-limited-use pesticide by the Department 191, Sec. SHORT TITLE Sec. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. Under Texas Penal Code 22.04 (a), a person commits the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual if they cause a serious bodily injury, serious mental deficiency, impairment, or injury, or bodily injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (D) the supply of a motor vehicle or other property for use. pledgor has the right to possess the property. 31.08. (a) A person commits theft of service if, with intent to avoid payment for service that the actor knows is provided only for compensation: (1) the actor intentionally or knowingly secures performance of the service by deception, threat, or false token; (2) having control over the disposition of services of another to which the actor is not entitled, the actor intentionally or knowingly diverts the other's services to the actor's own benefit or to the benefit of another not entitled to the services; (3) having control of personal property under a written rental agreement, the actor holds the property beyond the expiration of the rental period without the effective consent of the owner of the property, thereby depriving the owner of the property of its use in further rentals; or. 2, eff. The Texas Penal Code defines theft as taking someone else's property without consent, either by deception or by physically stealing it. (c) Property involved in a violation of this section may be treated as stolen for purposes of custody and disposition of the property. Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 70 (H.B. (d) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the actor: (1) has been previously convicted one time of an offense under this section, in which event the offense is a Class B misdemeanor, or convicted two or more times of an offense under this section, in which event the offense is a Class A misdemeanor; or. If you have been charged with felony theft, the State of Texas must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the item that was allegedly stolen was worth at least $2,500. THEFT OF PETROLEUM PRODUCT. 1.02. (A) to withhold property from the owner permanently or for so extended a period of time that a major portion of the value or enjoyment of the property is lost to the owner; (B) to restore property only upon payment of reward or other compensation; or. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. September 1, 2015. (d) Nothing in this section prevents the prosecution from establishing the requisite intent by direct evidence. (1) a state jail felony if the total value of the petroleum product appropriated is less than $10,000; (2) a felony of the third degree if the total value of the petroleum product appropriated is $10,000 or more but less than $100,000; (3) a felony of the second degree if the total value of the petroleum product appropriated is $100,000 or more but less than $300,000; or. Sept. 1, 1975; Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1983; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. $50 or more but less than $500, or $20 to less than $500 by check: A Class B misdemeanor, with a fine of up to $2,000 and up to 180 days in jail. compound, mixture, or preparation purchased or received; and, (C)fails to obtain a signed warranty from the seller or pledgor that the seller or 858, Sec. Theft of Service Universal Citation: TX Penal Code 31.04 (2021) Sec. 1, eff. (c) An offense under Subsection (b)(1) is a Class B misdemeanor. 4, eff. actor's custody, possession, or control by virtue of the contractual relationship; (e) Except as provided by Subsection (f), an offense under this section is: (1) a Class C misdemeanor if the value of the property stolen is less than $100; (A) the value of the property stolen is $100 or more but less than $750; (B) the value of the property stolen is less than $100 and the defendant has previously been convicted of any grade of theft; or. The punishment range for a State Jail Felony is: Six Months to Two years in the State Jail, Day for Day; and, A Fine Up to $10,000. (c) This section does not prohibit the manufacture, distribution, advertisement, offer for sale, or use of satellite receiving antennas that are otherwise permitted by state or federal law. 2482), Sec. (7) a felony of the first degree if the value of the service stolen is $300,000 or more. Stay up-to-date with how the law affects your life. 10, eff. September 1, 2009. (A) to bring about a transfer or purported transfer of title to or other nonpossessory interest in property, whether to the actor or another; or. 3, eff. (b) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally conducts, promotes, or facilitates an activity in which the person receives, possesses, conceals, stores, barters, sells, or disposes of: (2) merchandise explicitly represented to the person as being stolen retail merchandise. Sept. 1, 1987; Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, eff. (10) "Elderly individual" has the meaning assigned by Section 22.04(c). 933 (H.B. 1, eff. (2) possesses, sells, or offers for sale tangible personal property and: (A) the actor knows that the serial number or other permanent identification marking has been removed, altered, or obliterated; or. pesticide is presumed to know on receipt by the actor of the pesticide or compound, 1, eff. "A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes the exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.". ACTOR'S INTEREST IN PROPERTY. 1282), Sec. Sept. 1, 1994; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. September 1, 2011. June 11, 1981; Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 2918, ch. What is THEFT? Sept. 1, 1999. 1.01. or exotic fowl as defined by Section 142.001, Agriculture Code, only if the person qualifies to claim the animal under Section 142.0021, Agriculture Code, if the animal is an estray. 1178), Sec. Pen. (5) during the commission of the offense, the actor intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly: (A) caused a fire exit alarm to sound or otherwise become activated; (B) deactivated or otherwise prevented a fire exit alarm or retail theft detector from sounding; or. (3) the term "service" does not include leasing personal property under an agreement described by Subsections (d-2)(1)-(3). 304 (H.B. identification certificate issued by this state or another state; (3)a Class A misdemeanor if the value of the property stolen is $750 or more but a motor vehicle subject to Chapter 501, Transportation Code) that the property has 46 (S.B. machine; or. A person who is not a caretaker who violates any provision of law proscribing theft, embezzlement, forgery, or fraud, or who violates Section . (b) Appropriation of property is unlawful if: (1) it is without the owner's effective consent; (2) the property is stolen and the actor appropriates the property knowing it was stolen by another; or (C) to dispose of property in a manner that makes recovery of the property by the owner unlikely. (c) This section does not prohibit the sale or lease of satellite receiving antennas that are otherwise permitted by state or federal law without providing notice to the comptroller. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. been previously stolen from another if the actor: (A)fails to record the name, address, and physical description of the seller or pledgor; (B)fails to record a complete description of the amount and type of pesticide or | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/penal-code/penal-sect-31-03/. This means that a person charged with theft may face a less severe punishment when compared to the . In this chapter: (1)AA"Deception" means: (A)AAcreating or confirming by words or conduct a false impression of law or fact that is likely to affect the judgment of another in the transaction, and that the actor does not believe to be true; Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. general has concurrent jurisdiction with that consenting local prosecutor to prosecute the actor of stolen property that the property has been previously stolen from another 1, eff. Additionally, theft is automatically a State Jail felony if the stolen property is a firearm or certain types of livestock valued at under $20,000. (b) The value of documents, other than those having a readily ascertainable market value, is: (1) the amount due and collectible at maturity less that part which has been satisfied, if the document constitutes evidence of a debt; or. (d) For purposes of Subsection (c), the total value of the cargo involved in the activity includes the value of any vehicle stolen or damaged in the course of the same criminal episode as the conduct that is the subject of the prosecution. 1, eff. (3) permits the individual to become the owner of the property. (b) A person commits an offense if the person unlawfully appropriates a petroleum product with intent to deprive the owner of the petroleum product by: (1) possessing, removing, delivering, receiving, purchasing, selling, moving, concealing, or transporting the petroleum product; or. September 1, 2011. Class B misdemeanor for theft of property from $100 . 31.17. (C)fails on receipt of a motor vehicle to immediately remove an unexpired license 349, Sec. (2) "Identifying information" has the meaning assigned by Section 32.51 (Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information). Theft is a class A misdemeanor if the value of the stolen property or services is $750 or more but less than $2,500. Sec. 257, Sec. An offense under Subsection (b)(2) is a Class A misdemeanor. Appropriation of property is unlawful if: it is without the owner's effective consent; the property is stolen and the actor appropriates the property knowing it was stolen by another; or government at the time of the offense and the property appropriated came into the 901, Sec. If found guilty of a Class C misdemeanor, the offender faces a maximum fine of $500. 2, eff. 31.04. maintain an inventory, on forms provided by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, less than $2,500; (A)the value of the property stolen is $2,500 or more but less than $30,000, or the (4) a felony of the first degree if the mail is appropriated from 50 or more addressees. 323 (H.B. (2) the greatest amount of economic loss that the owner might reasonably suffer by virtue of loss of the document, if the document is other than evidence of a debt. Packers and Stockyards Act (7 U.S.C. It is the express intent of this provision that the presumption arises unless the 1, eff. (e) Partial restitution does not preclude the presumption of the requisite intent under this section. 2.136, eff. was of a type that would encourage a person predisposed to commit the offense to actually 120 (S.B. 1.01, eff. (g)For the purposes of Subsection (a), a person is the owner of exotic livestock (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly operates another's boat, airplane, or motor-propelled vehicle without the effective consent of the owner. Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 1, eff. You don't have to keep the property for it to be considered theft, but only long enough to deprive the owner of its value. 31.14. 31.11. Jan. 1, 1974. (c) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree. 1215), Sec. 165, Sec. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. September 1, 2015. THEFT OF TRADE SECRETS. 2, eff. (2) making or causing a connection to be made with, or drilling or tapping or causing a hole to be drilled or tapped in, a pipe, pipeline, or tank used to store or transport a petroleum product. Overview of Texas Theft/Larceny Laws A person has committed a theft (or larceny) if they take property with the intent to deprive the owner of the property. (d-5) For purposes of Subsection (b)(5), "business day" means a day other than Sunday or a state or federal holiday. 887), Sec. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (i) For purposes of Subsection (c)(9), "livestock" and "commission merchant" have the meanings assigned by Section 147.001, Agriculture Code. (C) a document, including money, that represents or embodies anything of value. Tex. 31.12. September 1, 2009. 1.01, eff. (a) In this section: (1) "Check" has the meaning assigned by Section 3.104, Business & Commerce Code. 165, Sec. 167, Sec. to the next higher category of offense if it is shown on the trial of the offense September 1, 2011. 1234 (S.B. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (B) fails to file with the county tax assessor-collector of the county in which the actor received the motor vehicle, not later than the 20th day after the date the actor received the motor vehicle, the registration license receipt and certificate of title or evidence of title delivered to the actor in accordance with Subchapter D, Chapter 520, Transportation Code, at the time the motor vehicle was delivered; (8) an actor who purchases or receives from any source other than a licensed retailer or distributor of pesticides a restricted-use pesticide or a state-limited-use pesticide or a compound, mixture, or preparation containing a restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticide is presumed to know on receipt by the actor of the pesticide or compound, mixture, or preparation that the pesticide or compound, mixture, or preparation has been previously stolen from another if the actor: (A) fails to record the name, address, and physical description of the seller or pledgor; (B) fails to record a complete description of the amount and type of pesticide or compound, mixture, or preparation purchased or received; and, (C) fails to obtain a signed warranty from the seller or pledgor that the seller or pledgor has the right to possess the property; and. delivered, a complete description of the part, and the vehicle identification number 323 (H.B. 260 (H.B. a certificate of title showing that the motor vehicle is not subject to a lien or All rights reserved. $25 or more (or consideration of equivalent value) and the actor knowingly or recklessly: (A)fails to record the name, address, and physical description or identification (d)It is not a defense to prosecution under this section that: (1)the offense occurred as a result of a deception or strategy on the part of a law AGGREGATION OF AMOUNTS INVOLVED IN THEFT. or distributor of pesticides a restricted-use pesticide or a state-limited-use pesticide Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1, eff. (b) Appropriation of property is unlawful if: (1) it is without the owner's effective consent; (2) the property is stolen and the actor appropriates the property knowing it was stolen by another; or (3) Sec. 1396), Sec. 1.05. Sept. 1, 2003. 900, Sec. $100-$750: Class B misdemeanor punishable by 180 days in jail and a fine up to $2,000. September 1, 2017. Sept. 1, 2003. (e) An offense described for purposes of punishment by Subsections (c)(1)-(3) is increased to the next higher category of offense if it is shown on the trial of the offense that the person organized, supervised, financed, or managed one or more other persons engaged in an activity described by Subsection (b). (3) sent to the actor using the actor's mailing address shown on the rental agreement or service agreement. (3)the actor was solicited to commit the offense by a peace officer, and the solicitation (a) A person commits an offense if he unlawfully appropriates property with intent to deprive the owner of property. 3584), Sec. 1, eff. the actor's plea of not guilty; (2)the testimony of an accomplice shall be corroborated by proof that tends to connect September 1, 2011. THEFT Sec.A31.01.AADEFINITIONS. 1251 (H.B. 1, eff. May 23, 2009. 1396), Sec. (4)Automated teller machine means an unstaffed electronic information processing device that, at the request Pen. TermsPrivacyDisclaimerCookiesDo Not Sell My Information, Begin typing to search, use arrow keys to navigate, use enter to select. The term includes a metal-lined or foil-lined shopping bag and any item used to remove a security tag affixed to retail merchandise. Sept. 1, 1994; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1138, ch. Texas theft charges and penalties are as follows: $100 or less: Class C misdemeanor punishable by a $500 fine and no jail time. Mail Theft Current as of April 14, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes, a free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. the uncorroborated testimony of the accomplice; (3)an actor engaged in the business of buying and selling used or secondhand personal Texas Penal Code - PENAL 32.51. (C) a controlled substance, having a value of less than $150,000, if stolen from: (i) a commercial building in which a controlled substance is generally stored, including a pharmacy, clinic, hospital, nursing facility, or warehouse; or. Section 136a, as that law existed on January 1, 1995, and containing an active ingredient listed Penalties for different types of theft in Texas include: Less than $50, or less than $20 by check: A Class C misdemeanor, with a fine of up to $500. 933 (H.B. (2) "Identifying information" has the meaning assigned by Section 32.51. SALE OR LEASE OF MULTICHANNEL VIDEO OR INFORMATION SERVICES DEVICE. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 10, eff. Texas Penal Code Section 32.31 - Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse Texas Statutes Penal Code Title 7 Chapter 32 Section 32.31 Texas Penal Code Sec. 1871), Sec. (9)an actor who is subject to Section 409, Packers and Stockyards Act (7 U.S.C. delivered; or. (3) "Effective consent" includes consent by a person legally authorized to act for the owner. actor, is presumed to know upon receipt by the actor of stolen property (other than of the offense by a retail theft detector. (B) causes the seal to be broken on the vehicle or on an intermodal container containing any part of the cargo. 31.02. 342, Sec. 120 (S.B. (f) If the actor obtained property by issuing or passing a check or similar sight order for the payment of money, the actor's intent to deprive the owner of the property under Section 31.03 (Theft) is presumed, except in the case of a postdated check or order, if: (1) the actor ordered the bank or other drawee to stop payment on the check or order; (2) the bank or drawee refused payment to the holder on presentation of the check or order within 30 days after issue; (3) the owner gave the actor notice of the refusal of payment and made a demand to the actor for payment or return of the property; and, (A) pay the holder within 10 days after receiving the demand for payment; or. (B) tangible or intangible personal property including anything severed from land; or. (1) evidence that the actor has previously participated in recent transactions other than, but similar to, that which the prosecution is based is admissible for the purpose of showing knowledge or intent and the issues of knowledge or intent are raised by the actor's plea of not guilty; (2) the testimony of an accomplice shall be corroborated by proof that tends to connect the actor to the crime, but the actor's knowledge or intent may be established by the uncorroborated testimony of the accomplice; (3) an actor engaged in the business of buying and selling used or secondhand personal property, or lending money on the security of personal property deposited with the actor, is presumed to know upon receipt by the actor of stolen property (other than a motor vehicle subject to Chapter 501, Transportation Code) that the property has been previously stolen from another if the actor pays for or loans against the property $25 or more (or consideration of equivalent value) and the actor knowingly or recklessly: (A) fails to record the name, address, and physical description or identification number of the seller or pledgor; (B) fails to record a complete description of the property, including the serial number, if reasonably available, or other identifying characteristics; or. (5)Controlled substance has the meaning assigned by Section 481.002, Health and Safety Code. 1.01, eff. Section 228b), that obtains livestock from a commission merchant by representing that the actor Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. OBJECTIVES OF CODE Sec. offense and the property appropriated came into the actor's custody, possession, or 399, Sec. 1, 2, eff. (a)A person commits an offense if he unlawfully appropriates property with intent (b) Appropriation of property is unlawful if: (1) it is without the owner's effective consent; (2) the property is stolen and the actor appropriates the property knowing it was stolen by another; or. 429, Sec. by any law enforcement agent to the actor as being stolen and the actor appropriates 432, Sec. 821), Sec. (B) has made fewer than three complete payments under the agreement. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law. of the motor vehicle from which the part was removed, or in lieu of maintaining an Theft - last updated April 14, 2021 393, Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (f)An offense described for purposes of punishment by Subsections (e)(1)-(6) is increased 12, eff. inventory, fails to record the name and certificate of inventory number of the person 31.18. (4) "Automated teller machine" means an unstaffed electronic information processing device that, at the request of a user, performs a financial transaction through the direct transmission of electronic impulses to a financial institution or through the recording of electronic impulses or other indicia of a transaction for delayed transmission to a financial institution. CARGO THEFT. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 323, Sec. Theft may be taking property that the defendant already knows to be stolen by someone else. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) If written notice is given in accordance with Subsection (b), it is presumed that the notice was received no later than five days after it was sent. At FindLaw.com, we pride ourselves on being the number one source of free legal information and resources on the web. having an aggregate value of less than $150,000; or. 9, eff. will make prompt payment is presumed to have induced the commission merchant's consent 55 - Financial Abuse of Elderly Individual, Tex. Penal Code Ann. 900, Sec. 30.237, eff. 298, Sec. 2, eff. 1, eff. (g) For the purposes of Subsection (a), a person is the owner of exotic livestock or exotic fowl as defined by Section 142.001, Agriculture Code, only if the person qualifies to claim the animal under Section 142.0021, Agriculture Code, if the animal is an estray. THEFT OF SERVICE. Sept. 1, 1985; Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. (C) fails to obtain a signed warranty from the seller or pledgor that the seller or pledgor has the right to possess the property. Start: Jan 22, 2023 Get Offer Offer A shipment is considered to be moving in commerce if the shipment is located at any point between the point of origin and the final point of destination regardless of any temporary stop that is made for the purpose of transshipment or otherwise. (3) acting with respect to a number assigned to a vehicle by the Texas Department of Transportation or the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, as applicable, and the person was: (A) in the actual discharge of official duties as an employee or agent of the department; or. mixture, or preparation that the pesticide or compound, mixture, or preparation has 399, Sec. 31.20 Mail Theft (a) In this section: (1) "Disabled individual" and "elderly individual" have the meanings assigned by Section 22.04 (Injury to a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual). (d) An offense described for purposes of punishment by Subsections (c)(1)-(6) is increased to the next higher category of offense if it is shown on the trial of the offense that: (1) the person organized, supervised, financed, or managed one or more other persons engaged in an activity described by Subsection (b); or. Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 914, ch. 565, Sec. 30.238, 31.01(69), eff. Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/penal-code/penal-sect-31-03/, Read this complete Texas Penal Code - PENAL 31.03. 203, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. FindLaw.com Free, trusted legal information for consumers and legal professionals, SuperLawyers.com Directory of U.S. attorneys with the exclusive Super Lawyers rating, Abogado.com The #1 Spanish-language legal website for consumers, LawInfo.com Nationwide attorney directory and legal consumer resources. September 1, 2011. 671), Sec. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 724, Sec. 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