(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, any police or other report of stolen vehicles by a political subdivision of this state shall include on the report any rental vehicles whose renters have been shown to such reporting agency to be in violation of Subsection (b)(2) and shall indicate that the renting agency has complied with the notice requirements demanding return as provided in this section. AGGRAVATED ONLINE PROMOTION OF PROSTITUTION 3.02. interesting challenge when laying out the text. and an M.F.A in creative writing and enjoys writing legal blogs and articles. DEFINITIONS ELECTRONIC DATA TAMPERING 31.15. CRIMINAL TRESPASS https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._penal_code_section_32.31. PENAL CODE ANN. It's only implied. 12.03. Laws and regulations in Texas for scrap metal trading and recycling. Sec. 8.02. Sept. 1, 1983; Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. ASSISTANCE BY ATTORNEY GENERAL, Sec. TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS 33A.051. Sec. Sec. 49.04. 38.10. COMMUNICATING GAMBLING INFORMATION Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. (a) The time during which the accused is absent from the state shall not be computed in the period of limitation. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND MORALS, CHAPTER 48. Sec. Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. Sec. 36.03. Sec. Penal Code Section 32.31 Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse (a) For purposes of this section: (1) "Cardholder" means the person named on the face of a credit card or debit card to whom or for whose benefit the card is issued. 71.028. Most pet owners consider dogs as members of their family and view pet theft as an extremely serious offense. In addition, the constitutional provisions found on this website comply with the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act (UELMA) and are current through the amendments approved by voters in May 2022. 1, eff. 32.34. (b) The limitation period for criminal conspiracy or organized criminal activity is the same as that of the most serious offense that is the object of the conspiracy or the organized criminal activity. CAUSATION: CONDUCT AND RESULTS, Sec. Sec. Do you have an opinion about this solution? ARSON, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, AND OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION, CHAPTER 30. 1, eff. Sec. ENTICING A CHILD UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A VEHICLE 20.02. Sec. Sec. Sec. Initial consultations 31.11. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1974; Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 478, ch. Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. DISCHARGE OF FIREARM IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES, Sec. The State Bar of Texas runs a service for finding PENALTIES FOR REPEAT AND HABITUAL FELONY OFFENDERS ON TRIAL FOR FIRST, SECOND, OR THIRD DEGREE FELONY Sec. FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. OBSCENE DISPLAY OR DISTRIBUTION, Sec. 38.111. 12.44. Sec. RETRACTION 37.101. 21.11. 39, Sec. 37.03. 38.10. In this chapter: (1) "Deception" means: (A) creating or confirming by words or conduct a false impression of law or fact that is likely to affect the judgment of another in the transaction, and that the actor does not believe to be true; (B) failing to correct a false impression of law or fact that is . Chap. FALSE STATEMENT REGARDING CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINATION MADE IN FOREIGN COUNTRY, Sec. (b) Appropriation of property is unlawful if: (1) it is without the owner's effective consent; (2) the property is stolen . 1, eff. NO DEFENSE 38.09. UNLAWFUL ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT VISUAL MATERIAL, Sec. DEFINITIONS 37.12. FAILURE TO REPORT DEATH OF PRISONER, Sec. FIREARM SMUGGLING 31.12 | Sec. Sec. CONTINUOUS VIOLENCE AGAINST THE FAMILY, Sec. 39.015. 1259), Sec. PUNISHMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE, Sec. 1.09. AN INDICTMENT IS "PRESENTED," WHEN. DISRUPTING MEETING OR PROCESSION The statute (Texas Penal Code 2022 Section 31.03 ) sets out an exception, specifying that, regardless of value, theft is a felony of the third degree if the property is: Despite the fact that Texas does not have theft laws that reflect the special relationship between dogs and their human families, state laws in Texas do treat animal abuse severely. Sec. Sec. UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS TRADEMARK COUNTERFEITING KEEPING A GAMBLING PLACE 46.035. TAKING OR ATTEMPTING TO TAKE WEAPON FROM PEACE OFFICER, FEDERAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR, EMPLOYEE OR OFFICIAL OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, PAROLE OFFICER, COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT OFFICER, OR COMMISSIONED SECURITY OFFICER 25.072. Sec. HARASSMENT BY PERSONS IN CERTAIN FACILITIES; HARASSMENT OF PUBLIC SERVANT We will always provide free access to the current law. Refreshed: 2023-07-16 Texas.Public.Law 42.062. Sec. 25.031. DEFENSE But, in Texas, dognapping laws have little or no relationship to the serious felony treatment accorded kidnapping. 4635, S.B. 22.041. The legislature occasionally skips outline levels. HOAX BOMBS FALSE REPORT REGARDING MISSING CHILD OR MISSING PERSON PENALTY IF OFFENSE COMMITTED WITHIN WEAPON-FREE SCHOOL ZONE PENAL CODE CHAPTER 32. 38.07. POSSESSION OR PROMOTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO CERTAIN CIGARETTES Sec. 49. 32.315. USE OF PRIOR CONVICTIONS Texas Shoplifting Laws at a Glance. (4) was 31.09 | Sec. 22.06. 9.41. Our commitment is to provide clear, original, and accurate information in accessible formats. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. CHAPTER 22. 47.05. 12.42. (c) The term "during the pendency," as used herein, means that period of time beginning with the day the indictment, information, or complaint is filed in a court of competent jurisdiction, and ending with the day such accusation is, by an order of a trial court having jurisdiction thereof, determined to be invalid for any reason. Sec. CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF YOUNG CHILD OR CHILDREN 46.01. 2, eff. 42.072. 20A.03. 39.04. Aug. 30, 1993. Art. 36.10. UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCE FROM COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FACILITY, COUNTY CORRECTIONAL CENTER, OR ASSIGNMENT SITE Texas Penal Code. Sec. Sec. 17, 2023). CIVIL REMEDIES UNAFFECTED, Sec. CONSOLIDATION AND JOINDER OF PROSECUTIONS (3) sent to the actor using the actors mailing address shown on the rental agreement or service agreement. FALSE CALLER IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION DISPLAY Sec. AN INFORMATION IS "PRESENTED," WHEN. (C) burglary under Section 30.02, Penal Code, if the offense is punishable under Subsection (d) of that section and the defendant committed the offense with the intent to commit an offense described by Subdivision (1)(B) or (D) of this article or Paragraph (B) of this subdivision; (6) ten years from the 18th birthday of the victim of the offense: (A) trafficking of persons under Section 20A.02(a)(5) or (6), Penal Code; (B) injury to a child under Section 22.04, Penal Code; or. Penal Code 12.21 to 12.23, 12.32 to 12.35, 31.03, and 31.014 (2020).) HARASSMENT BY PERSONS IN CERTAIN FACILITIES; HARASSMENT OF PUBLIC SERVANT, Sec. Location: 49.02. BIGAMY 9.05. 42.075. 1, eff. Sec. THEFT Sec.A31.01.AADEFINITIONS. The State Bar of Texas runs a service for finding 21.12. PROOF BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT, Sec. MAPS AS EVIDENCE OF LOCATION OR AREA. September 1, 2011. 375), Sec. CONCURRENT JURISDICTION UNDER THIS CODE TO PROSECUTE OFFENSES THAT INVOLVE STATE PROPERTY, Sec. 722. This presents an (c) The limitation period for criminal solicitation is the same as that of the felony solicited. 31.03. 33.021. we provide special support Sec. Texas Penal Code: Cruelty to Nonlivestock Animals, Big Country Homepage: East Texas President of Humane Society Arrested for Pet Flipping, Justia: Texas Penal Code Title 7 Chapter 31 Theft, Justia: Texas Penal Code Section 42.092 Cruelty to Nonlivestock Animals, Texas Politics: Crime and Punishment in Texas-Statutory Wrongdoing and Its Consequences. 9.62. FELONIES. PENALTY IF OFFENSE COMMITTED BECAUSE OF BIAS OR PREJUDICE 38.18. MAKING A FIREARM ACCESSIBLE TO A CHILD, Sec. Sec. For example: In this example, (3), (4), 31.03. 7.23. MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION, OR ADVERTISEMENT OF MULTICHANNEL VIDEO OR INFORMATION SERVICES DEVICE 28.06. Sec. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES 47.10. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. (J) bigamy under Section 25.01, Penal Code, except as provided by Subdivision (6); (4) five years from the date of the commission of the offense: (B) except as provided by Subdivision (5), kidnapping or burglary; (C) injury to an elderly or disabled individual that is not punishable as a felony of the first degree under Section 22.04, Penal Code; (D) abandoning or endangering a child; or. BARRATRY AND SOLICITATION OF PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT, Sec. 2894), Sec. 31.08 | Sec. THEFT OF TRADE SECRETS MAKING A FIREARM ACCESSIBLE TO A CHILD Sec. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. PENAL CODE TITLE 7. For purposes of Subsections (b)(4)(A) and (B) and (b)(5), if written notice is given in accordance with Subsection (c), it is presumed that the notice was received not later than five days after the notice was sent. ELECTRONIC ACCESS INTERFERENCE, Sec. FALSE REPORT TO PEACE OFFICER, FEDERAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR, LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEE, CORRECTIONS OFFICER, OR JAILER, Sec. Sec. interesting challenge when laying out the text. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. COERCING, INDUCING, OR SOLICITING MEMBERSHIP IN A CRIMINAL STREET GANG Drop us a line. we provide special support an attorney in good standing. Sec. DEADLY CONDUCT Sec. Sec. Sec. UNLAWFUL ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT VISUAL MATERIAL, Sec. for non-profit, educational, and government users. 37.07. 36.08. Sec. Sec. ONLINE PROMOTION OF PROSTITUTION Amended by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 975, ch. Sec. Sec. 37.14. 24), Sec. PROTECTION FROM CIVIL LIABILITY, Sec. TAMPERING WITH WITNESS IMPERSONATING PUBLIC SERVANT Sec. 34.021. interesting challenge when laying out the text. 203, Sec. 466.001. Sec. 1, eff. 31.03. Art. decided to display a blank section with this note, in order 9.43. entrepreneurship, were lowering the cost of legal services and AGGREGATION OF AMOUNTS INVOLVED IN THEFT Sec. RENUNCIATION DEFENSE OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY. . 38.17. In addition, 2.01. PDF PENAL CODE CHAPTER 31. THEFT - Texas Constitution and Statutes PREVENTING EXECUTION OF CIVIL PROCESS INDECENT ASSAULT 1, eff. The nature of a shoplifting charge and the associated penalty will depend on a couple of . Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. AMOUNT OF PECUNIARY LOSS 46.041. ABANDONING OR ENDANGERING CHILD, Sec. DEFINITIONS 38.113. 31.14. FIRST DEGREE FELONY PUNISHMENT, Sec. 46.06. CLASS A MISDEMEANOR Sec. According to Texas Penal Code Section 42.092, animal cruelty to non-livestock animals includes harm to "a domesticated living creature, including any stray or feral cat or dog." Retail theft (often called shoplifting) falls under the general theft laws, with criminal penalties based on the value of goods stolen (see above). Texas Theft / Larceny Laws - FindLaw Sec. 12.46. Sec. 31.03. THEFT - Texas Penal Code Theft Universal Citation: TX Penal Code 31.03 (2021) Sec. 46.12. Presumption for Theft by Check or Similar Sight Order, Theft of or Tampering with Multichannel Video or Information Services, Manufacture, Distribution, or Advertisement of Multichannel Video or Information Services Device, Sale or Lease of Multichannel Video or Information Services Device, Possession, Manufacture, or Distribution of Certain Instruments Used to Commit Retail Theft, Unauthorized Acquisition or Transfer of Certain Financial Information, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.31.htm#31.04, Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS), Here is the original source for section 31.04. an attorney in good standing. 7.22. OBSTRUCTING HIGHWAY OR OTHER PASSAGEWAY, Sec. FAILURE TO REPORT DEATH OF PRISONER CONSOLIDATION OF THEFT OFFENSES Texas Penal Code TEXAS PENAL CODE TITLE 1. DEADLY FORCE TO PROTECT PROPERTY Do you have an opinion about this solution? 8.06. The following article was amended by the 88th Legislature. Reviewed by Michelle Seidel, B.Sc., LL.B., MBA. 6.001, eff. decided to display a blank section with this note, in order 31.06. Sec. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. we provide special support 33A.03. DEFINITIONS EFFECT OF UNLAWFUL CUSTODY INTERFERENCE WITH RADIO FREQUENCY LICENSED TO GOVERNMENT ENTITY, Sec. CONTRABAND IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, Sec. 2.01. 9.52. Sec. Sec. 25.031. UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCE FROM COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FACILITY, COUNTY CORRECTIONAL CENTER, OR ASSIGNMENT SITE, Sec. Sept. 1, 1987; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 1.09. PROSTITUTION 48.04. (b) Appropriation of property is unlawful if: Sec. You're all set! 1, eff. SECOND DEGREE FELONY PUNISHMENT 12.49. 918 (H.B. 49.05. 10 or more head of sheep, swine or goats stolen during a single transaction and having an aggregate value of less than $150,000. BREACH OF COMPUTER SECURITY Sec. Sec. USE OF DEVICE TO PROTECT PROPERTY, Sec. Sec. Aug. 26, 1985; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 2000; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 33.04. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH IMMIGRATION DETAINER REQUEST, Sec. FELONIES. SENTENCES FOR OFFENSES ARISING OUT OF SAME CRIMINAL EPISODE FRAUDULENT USE OR POSSESSION OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION 16.03. Please check official sources. UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF HANDGUN BY LICENSE HOLDER 42.11. 46.15. 19.05. 25.06. Through social 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 49.065. 32.33. 30.05. TAMPERING WITH OR FABRICATING PHYSICAL EVIDENCE . PROHIBITED SEXUAL CONDUCT 49.11. RIOT Except as provided in Article 12.03, felony indictments may be presented within these limits, and not afterward: (B) sexual assault under Section 22.011(a)(2), Penal Code, or aggravated sexual assault under Section 22.021(a)(1)(B), Penal Code; (i) during the investigation of the offense biological matter is collected and the matter: (a) has not yet been subjected to forensic DNA testing; or, (b) has been subjected to forensic DNA testing and the testing results show that the matter does not match the victim or any other person whose identity is readily ascertained; or. 31.03. ROBBERY 47.09. 1 (S.B. 9.44. UNLAWFUL USE OF CRIMINAL INSTRUMENT OR MECHANICAL SECURITY DEVICE 71.022. While stealing a dog is a fairly low-level misdemeanor, animal abuse, when severe, can lead to felony charges. 34.02. AUTHORIZED PUNISHMENTS FOR CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES, AND OTHER BUSINESS ENTITIES, Sec. DISRUPTING MEETING OR PROCESSION, Sec. 1, eff. TERRORISTIC THREAT 21.19. Sept. 1, 1994; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 38.151. RIGGING PUBLICLY EXHIBITED CONTEST, Sec. Sec. Lack of intent; Mistake of fact (For example, the property was thought to have been stolen, but in fact, it was not.) 43.041. (3) property in the custody of any law enforcement agency was explicitly represented by any law enforcement agent to the actor as being stolen and the . 39.01. BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED to aide readability. Sec. OBJECTIVES OF CODE 31.14. TAKING OR ATTEMPTING TO TAKE WEAPON FROM PEACE OFFICER, FEDERAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR, EMPLOYEE OR OFFICIAL OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, PAROLE OFFICER, COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT OFFICER, OR COMMISSIONED SECURITY OFFICER, Sec. 43.05. 39.05. AMERICAN DOCUMENTATION OF VESSEL REQUIRED AGE AFFECTING CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY MISREPRESENTING CHILD AS FAMILY MEMBER AT PORT OF ENTRY, Sec. an attorney in good standing. Sec. Sec. 37.13. Presumption for Theft by Check or Similar Sight Order on Westlaw. 6.03. Refreshed: 2023-07-15 AGGREGATION OF AMOUNTS INVOLVED IN FRAUD, Sec. Livestock - Animal Law - Guides at Texas State Law Library What is Felony Embezzlement: Texas Laws, Penalties & Sentencing 47.03. DEFINITIONS Sec. Sec. ACTORS INTEREST IN PROPERTY MANUFACTURE, POSSESSION, OR DELIVERY OF UNLAWFUL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICE, Sec. Sec. 9.52. FRAUDULENT USE OR POSSESSION OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, Sec. Through social Sec. 34.03. 39.07. PARENT-CHILD Sec. 36.09. 31.01. Sec. Texas Penal Code Chapter 31 - Theft - Texas.Public.Law We've 46.13. Sec. PARTIES TO OFFENSES Sec. 31.04. THEFT OF SERVICE - Texas Penal Code Sept. 1, 1983; Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5317, ch. 740, Sec. REDUCTION OF STATE JAIL FELONY PUNISHMENT TO MISDEMEANOR PUNISHMENT We've 1.07. 31.12. 16.01. Sec. Sec. Sec. 38.05. Sec. RIGGING PUBLICLY EXHIBITED CONTEST ACTORS INTEREST IN PROPERTY 19.02. USE OF DEVICE TO PROTECT PROPERTY, Sec. 189), Sec. 46.11. INTERFERENCE WITH RIGHTS OF GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON, Sec. 37.12. entrepreneurship, were lowering the cost of legal services and DEFINITIONS OF CULPABLE MENTAL STATES UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM, Sec. Tex. 21.16. Retail Theft (Shoplifting) Under Texas Law. 12.22. Presumption for Theft by Check or Similar Sight Order, Theft of or Tampering with Multichannel Video or Information Services, Manufacture, Distribution, or Advertisement of Multichannel Video or Information Services Device, Sale or Lease of Multichannel Video or Information Services Device, Possession, Manufacture, or Distribution of Certain Instruments Used to Commit Retail Theft, Unauthorized Acquisition or Transfer of Certain Financial Information, Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS), Here is the original source for chapter 31. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 33A.04. REFUSAL TO EXECUTE RELEASE OF FRAUDULENT LIEN OR CLAIM Texas Penal Code - PENAL | FindLaw
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