Texas HB4414 amends the Penal Code to create new offenses related to mail and mail receptacle keys or locks, and increases penalties for certain.

Texas HB4414 amends the Penal Code to create new offenses related to mail and mail receptacle keys or locks, and increases penalties for certain mail-related offenses. The bill creates a new offense for obtaining, possessing, duplicating, transferring, or using a key or lock adopted by a postal service for mail receptacles with intent to harm or defraud. This offense is a felony of the third degree, escalating to a felony of the second degree if the actor has been previously convicted of a similar offense.

Texas HB4414 amends the Penal Code to create new offenses related to mail and mail receptacle keys or locks, and increases penalties for certain.

Texas HB4414 amends the Penal Code to create new offenses related to mail and mail receptacle keys or locks, and increases penalties for certain mail-related offenses. The bill creates a new offense for obtaining, possessing, duplicating, transferring, or using a key or lock adopted by a postal service for mail receptacles with intent to harm or defraud. This offense is a felony of the third degree, escalating to a felony of the second degree if the actor has been previously convicted of a similar offense.