TX HB3507

Increases penalties for repeat theft offenders by creating new tiered punishment thresholds based on number of prior theft convictions, regardless of the value stolen

Theft of property valued under $2,500 becomes a state jail felony if the defendant has 2-4 prior theft convictions, a third-degree felony with 5-9 prior convictions, and a second-degree felony with 10 or more prior convictions

Maintains existing theft punishment tiers based on property value: Class C misdemeanor (under $100), Class B misdemeanor ($100-$750), Class A misdemeanor ($750-$2,500), state jail felony ($2,500-$30,000), third-degree felony ($30,000-$150,000), second-degree felony ($150,000-$300,000), and first-degree felony ($300,000+)

Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025; offenses before that date remain governed by prior law