Texas Penal Code

§ 31.01 — DEFINITIONS

PE § 31.01Title 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY · Ch. 31. THEFT

Statute text

In this chapter:

(1)"Deception" means:

(A)creating or confirming by words or conduct a false impression of law or fact that is likely to affect the judgment of another in the transaction, and that the actor does not believe to be true;

(B)failing to correct a false impression of law or fact that is likely to affect the judgment of another in the transaction, that the actor previously created or confirmed by words or conduct, and that the actor does not now believe to be true;

(C)preventing another from acquiring information likely to affect his judgment in the transaction;

(D)selling or otherwise transferring or encumbering property without disclosing a lien, security interest, adverse claim, or other legal impediment to the enjoyment of the property, whether the lien, security interest, claim, or impediment is or is not valid, or is or is not a matter of official record; or

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Legislative history

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 323 (H.B. 2482), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 319 (S.B. 1646), Sec. 1.03, eff. May 30, 2025. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 815 (S.B. 1300), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2025. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 16 (S.B. 16), Sec. 8, eff. December 4, 2025.