William Franklin
Harris
was arrested
on October 27, 2025
in Travis County, Texas
by the Austin Police Dept
and charged with Theft
(Misdemeanor, Class A).
William Franklin was booked at Travis County Correctional Complex.
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William Franklin is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
This record is sourced directly from Travis County official public booking data and may not reflect subsequent legal proceedings or outcomes, including dismissals, acquittals, or expungements.
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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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Important: An Arrest is NOT a Conviction. William Franklin Harris is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. This record is sourced from official Travis County public booking data and may not reflect subsequent legal outcomes.
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