Texas HB1037 amends the punishment for theft offenses based on the value of stolen property or services.

Texas HB1037 amends the Texas Penal Code to adjust the punishment levels for theft offenses based on the value of the stolen property or services. For property theft, a Class C misdemeanor applies if the value is less than $100, while a Class B misdemeanor applies if the value is $100 or more but less than $300. Higher values escalate the offense to a Class A misdemeanor, state jail felony, or felony of the second or first degree.

Texas HB1037 amends the punishment for theft offenses based on the value of stolen property or services.

Texas HB1037 amends the Texas Penal Code to adjust the punishment levels for theft offenses based on the value of the stolen property or services. For property theft, a Class C misdemeanor applies if the value is less than $100, while a Class B misdemeanor applies if the value is $100 or more but less than $300. Higher values escalate the offense to a Class A misdemeanor, state jail felony, or felony of the second or first degree.