Relating to the creation of the offense of fraudulent use, possession, or tampering with a gift card, gift card packaging, or gift card data or redemption information.

HB 3014 creates a new criminal offense for fraudulent use, possession, or tampering with gift cards or their redemption information in Texas. It prohibits unauthorized possession of gift cards or redemption codes, altering gift cards, or using stolen or modified cards with knowledge of the fraud. Penalties range from Class C misdemeanors (under $100 value) to first-degree felonies ($300,000+ value), based on the card's monetary value. The law directly targets individuals committing gift card fraud, while protecting cardholders, issuers, and sellers from financial harm.