Bill > HB1490

This bill modifies Texas Penal Code Section 31.07 which to the offense use to two distinct scenarios: first, operating another's boat, airplane,-vehicle's consent which remains aulty), and second, operating such a vehicle without the owner's while consent knowingly aware that the vehicle's ignition or steering systems have been altered,, with heightened criminal penalties -, specifically third as-). The bill specifically adds a new provision that makes the offense more serious when there is evidence of intentional vehicle system tampering, moving from a state jail felony to a third-degree felony. The changes will only apply to offenses committed on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, with prior offenses continuing to be previously be the the in effect of when the The aims to provide stronger morearer protections around unauthorized vehicle use and additional penalties for more sophisticated or malicious vehicle theft attempts.

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