Tex. Penal Code § 31.07 · Chapter 31. THEFT

UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A VEHICLE.

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Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

(a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly operates another's boat, airplane, or motor-propelled vehicle without the effective consent of the owner.

(b) An offense under this section is a state jail felony.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.

Source of truth

Edition: Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Official file: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.31.htm
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Civil Practice and Remedies Code

Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 134.002DEFINITIONS.Printed as Section 31.03, 31.04, 31.06, 31.07, 31.11, 31.12, 31.13, or 31.14, Penal Code

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