Texas SB1809 creates a new offense for fraudulent use or possession of gift cards or gift card redemption information.

Texas SB1809 amends the Penal Code to establish the offense of fraudulent use or possession of a gift card or gift card redemption information. The bill defines a gift card as a prepaid card, code, or device redeemable for goods or services. It specifies that a person commits an offense if they acquire or retain possession of a gift card or its redemption information without consent, alter or tamper with a gift card, or use such information to obtain goods or services knowing it was obtained or tampered with unlawfully.

Texas SB1809 creates a new offense for fraudulent use or possession of gift cards or gift card redemption information.

Texas SB1809 amends the Penal Code to establish the offense of fraudulent use or possession of a gift card or gift card redemption information. The bill defines a gift card as a prepaid card, code, or device redeemable for goods or services. It specifies that a person commits an offense if they acquire or retain possession of a gift card or its redemption information without consent, alter or tamper with a gift card, or use such information to obtain goods or services knowing it was obtained or tampered with unlawfully.