Texas HB3014 creates a new offense for fraudulent use or possession of gift cards or gift card information.

Texas HB3014 amends the Penal Code to create the offense of fraudulent use or possession of a gift card or gift card redemption information. This offense includes acquiring or retaining possession of a gift card or its information without consent, altering or tampering with a gift card, or using such information to obtain goods or services with knowledge of its unlawful acquisition or alteration. Penalties vary based on the value of the gift card or information involved, ranging from a Class C misdemeanor for amounts under $100 to a first-degree felony for amounts over $300,000.

Texas HB3014 creates a new offense for fraudulent use or possession of gift cards or gift card information.

Texas HB3014 amends the Penal Code to create the offense of fraudulent use or possession of a gift card or gift card redemption information. This offense includes acquiring or retaining possession of a gift card or its information without consent, altering or tampering with a gift card, or using such information to obtain goods or services with knowledge of its unlawful acquisition or alteration. Penalties vary based on the value of the gift card or information involved, ranging from a Class C misdemeanor for amounts under $100 to a first-degree felony for amounts over $300,000.