TX HB4414

Expands the definition of "mail" to include items in transit or delivered but not yet received by the addressee, and adds "negotiable instrument" as a defined term

Creates a new criminal offense for intentionally appropriating mail with intent to steal a negotiable instrument (such as checks), in addition to the existing offense of mail theft to deprive the addressee

Establishes tiered felony penalties for stealing negotiable instruments from mail: state jail felony for 5 or fewer instruments, third-degree felony for 6-9, second-degree felony for 10-49, and first-degree felony for 50 or more

Enhances penalties by one category if the victim is a disabled or elderly individual when the offender knew or had reason to believe this

Creates a new third-degree felony offense for unlawfully obtaining, possessing, duplicating, transferring, or using postal service mail receptacle keys or locks with intent to harm, defraud, or deprive others of property, with the penalty increasing to a second-degree felony for repeat offenders