Theft of Material Alum/Brnz/Copper/Brass <$20 K
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⚖️ Texas Law — Charge Details
Up to life in prison (for theft over $300,000)
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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