SB1123 amends the Texas Penal Code to enhance penalties for theft of petroleum products.

SB1123 amends Section 31.19 of the Texas Penal Code to increase the severity of penalties for theft of petroleum products. The bill adds new subsections (e) and (f) to the existing law. Subsection (e) increases the offense category if the actor has prior convictions, organized the theft, conspired to commit the theft, or possessed a firearm during the theft. Subsection (f) allows for prosecution under this section or any other applicable law. The changes apply only to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

SB1123 amends the Texas Penal Code to enhance penalties for theft of petroleum products.

SB1123 amends Section 31.19 of the Texas Penal Code to increase the severity of penalties for theft of petroleum products. The bill adds new subsections (e) and (f) to the existing law. Subsection (e) increases the offense category if the actor has prior convictions, organized the theft, conspired to commit the theft, or possessed a firearm during the theft. Subsection (f) allows for prosecution under this section or any other applicable law. The changes apply only to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.