Texas HB1490 creates a criminal offense for operating another's boat, airplane, or motor-propelled vehicle without the owner's consent.

Texas HB1490 amends the Penal Code to establish a criminal offense for operating another's boat, airplane, or motor-propelled vehicle without the owner's consent. The offense is a state jail felony if committed without consent or a third-degree felony if committed with knowledge of an altered, damaged, or tampered ignition or steering system. The law applies to offenses committed after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before the effective date are governed by existing law.

Texas HB1490 creates a criminal offense for operating another's boat, airplane, or motor-propelled vehicle without the owner's consent.

Texas HB1490 amends the Penal Code to establish a criminal offense for operating another's boat, airplane, or motor-propelled vehicle without the owner's consent. The offense is a state jail felony if committed without consent or a third-degree felony if committed with knowledge of an altered, damaged, or tampered ignition or steering system. The law applies to offenses committed after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before the effective date are governed by existing law.