Texas SB1451 increases the criminal penalty for stealing or receiving a stolen check or similar sight order.

Texas SB1451 amends the Penal Code to increase the criminal penalty for the offense of stealing or receiving a stolen check or similar sight order, classifying it as a state jail felony. This change applies only to offenses committed after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date remain subject to the law in effect at the time of the offense.

Texas SB1451 increases the criminal penalty for stealing or receiving a stolen check or similar sight order.

Texas SB1451 amends the Penal Code to increase the criminal penalty for the offense of stealing or receiving a stolen check or similar sight order, classifying it as a state jail felony. This change applies only to offenses committed after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date remain subject to the law in effect at the time of the offense.