Texas Penal Code
§ 31.19 — THEFT OF PETROLEUM PRODUCT OR OIL AND GAS EQUIPMENT
PE § 31.19Title 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY · Ch. 31. THEFT
Statute text
View on source(a)In this section:
(1)"Oil and gas equipment" means machinery, drilling equipment, welding equipment, pipeline equipment, fittings, pumps, vehicles, or other equipment and materials that are part of or incident to the exploration, development, maintenance, and operation of oil and gas properties, including oil and gas wells, oil and gas leases, gasoline plants, and refineries.
(2)"Petroleum product" means crude oil, natural gas, or condensate.
(b)A person commits an offense if the person:
(1)unlawfully appropriates a petroleum product with intent to deprive the owner of the petroleum product by:
(A)possessing, removing, delivering, receiving, purchasing, selling, moving, concealing, or transporting the petroleum product; or
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Legislative history
Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1806), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2025.