If property value is between $750 and $2,499, which offense applies?

If property value is between $750 and $2,499, which offense applies?

• A. Theft- Class C Misdemeanor
• B. Theft- Class B Misdemeanor
• C. Theft- Class A Misdemeanor
• D. Theft- State Jail Felony

Answer: (C)

Property value drives how theft is classified in Texas. For a value range of $750 to $2,499, theft is categorized as a Class A Misdemeanor. This sits above the smallest thefts (which are Class C for very small amounts and Class B for moderate small amounts) and below the threshold that would make it a felony (starting at $2,500 for a state jail felony). Class A Misdemeanors carry penalties like up to one year in jail and fines up to $4,000. So this range matches the Class A Misdemeanor category. If the value were lower, it would be a Class B or Class C; if higher, it would escalate to a state jail felony or higher.

Property value drives how theft is classified in Texas. For a value range of $750 to $2,499, theft is categorized as a Class A Misdemeanor. This sits above the smallest thefts (which are Class C for very small amounts and Class B for moderate small amounts) and below the threshold that would make it a felony (starting at $2,500 for a state jail felony). Class A Misdemeanors carry penalties like up to one year in jail and fines up to $4,000. So this range matches the Class A Misdemeanor category. If the value were lower, it would be a Class B or Class C; if higher, it would escalate to a state jail felony or higher.