Texas HB1572 increases penalties for mail theft and assaults on mail carriers and delivery personnel.

Texas HB1572 amends the Penal Code to increase criminal penalties for mail theft and assaults on mail carriers and delivery personnel. The bill specifies that if mail is stolen from fewer than 10 addressees, it is a state jail felony. For 10 to 29 addressees, it is a third-degree felony, and for 30 or more addressees, it is a second-degree felony. The bill also increases penalties for assaults on mail carriers and delivery personnel, classifying such assaults as felonies of varying degrees depending on the circumstances.

Texas HB1572 increases penalties for mail theft and assaults on mail carriers and delivery personnel.

Texas HB1572 amends the Penal Code to increase criminal penalties for mail theft and assaults on mail carriers and delivery personnel. The bill specifies that if mail is stolen from fewer than 10 addressees, it is a state jail felony. For 10 to 29 addressees, it is a third-degree felony, and for 30 or more addressees, it is a second-degree felony. The bill also increases penalties for assaults on mail carriers and delivery personnel, classifying such assaults as felonies of varying degrees depending on the circumstances.