TX SB1379

Increases the base penalty for forgery from a Class A misdemeanor to a state jail felony

Elevates forgery of financial documents (wills, deeds, mortgages, checks, credit cards, contracts) from a state jail felony to a third degree felony

Raises forgery of government records, money, securities, or stock instruments from a third degree felony to a second degree felony

Increases penalties for forgery committed to obtain property or services by one category at each value threshold (e.g., $750-$2,500 becomes state jail felony instead of Class A misdemeanor; $150,000+ becomes first degree felony instead of second degree)

Maintains the existing enhancement that increases the offense by one category when committed against an elderly individual; takes effect September 1, 2025