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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 13A.251 — THEFT; ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT; CARGO THEFT

CR § 13A.251Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 13A. VENUE · Art. F. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY

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(a)An offense involving property that is stolen in one county and removed to another county may be prosecuted in any county:
(1)in which the property was stolen; or
(2)through or into which the property was removed. (a-1) An offense involving theft of intangible personal property may be prosecuted in the county:
(1)in which the person whose property was unlawfully appropriated resides;
(2)in which the defendant is apprehended; or
(3)to which the defendant is extradited.

Legislative history

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 737 (H.B. 2594), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 13A.251 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.