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⚖️ Texas Law — Charge Details

Up to life in prison (for theft over $300,000)

Offense Theft

Statute Texas Penal Code § 31.03

Penalty Level Class C Misdemeanor to First-Degree Felony (by value)

Theft under Texas Penal Code § 31.03 is the unlawful appropriation of property with intent to deprive the owner. Penalties scale with the value of stolen property: under $100 is a Class C Misdemeanor (fine only); $100–$749 is Class B (up to 180 days jail); $750–$2,499 is Class A (up to 1 year); $2,500–$29,999 is a State Jail Felony (180 days–2 years); $30,000–$149,999 is a third-degree felony; $150,000–$299,999 is a second-degree felony; and $300,000+ is a first-degree felony carrying 5 years to life in prison. Prior theft convictions can elevate the penalty category.

⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements

If this condition applies…	Charge escalates to	Statute
One or more prior theft convictions	Bumped to next higher penalty category	§ 31.03(e)
Victim is elderly (65+)	Elevated by one degree	§ 31.03(f)(3)
Theft of firearm (any value)	State Jail Felony minimum regardless of value	§ 31.03(e)(4)(A)
Theft from person (pickpocket, purse snatch)	State Jail Felony minimum	§ 31.03(e)(4)(B)
Deadly weapon used during theft = Robbery	Second-Degree Felony — 2–20 yrs prison	§ 29.02
Organized retail theft (3+ incidents aggregated)	Charges may be aggregated for higher penalty category	§ 31.03(b)(1)

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