Texas HB2135 amends the prosecution of organized retail theft by setting specific penalties based on the value of stolen merchandise.

Texas HB2135 modifies the prosecution of organized retail theft by establishing a tiered penalty system based on the total value of stolen merchandise involved. A person commits an offense if they engage in activities involving stolen retail merchandise with the intent to redistribute it, such as receiving, possessing, concealing, storing, bartering, selling, or disposing of it. The penalties range from a Class C misdemeanor for merchandise valued at less than $100 to a first-degree felony for merchandise valued at $300,000 or more.

Texas HB2135 amends the prosecution of organized retail theft by setting specific penalties based on the value of stolen merchandise.

Texas HB2135 modifies the prosecution of organized retail theft by establishing a tiered penalty system based on the total value of stolen merchandise involved. A person commits an offense if they engage in activities involving stolen retail merchandise with the intent to redistribute it, such as receiving, possessing, concealing, storing, bartering, selling, or disposing of it. The penalties range from a Class C misdemeanor for merchandise valued at less than $100 to a first-degree felony for merchandise valued at $300,000 or more.