Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of theft of petroleum product.
SB 1123 amends Texas Penal Code Section 31.19 to increase penalties for theft of petroleum products (like gasoline or oil) under specific circumstances. It raises the offense category if the perpetrator organized others, had a prior conviction for this crime, conspired with others, or possessed a firearm during the theft. The bill also clarifies that if the theft violates other laws, prosecution can occur under both this section and the other law. These changes apply only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of petroleum theft meeting the listed aggravating factors.
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Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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Feb 24, 2025
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Referred to Criminal Justice
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Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
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4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Charles Perry
RRepublican
P
CB
César Blanco
DDemocratic
P
Judith Zaffirini
DDemocratic
P
Kevin Sparks
RRepublican
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