HOUSE BILL 1370 |
HOUSE AUTHOR: Garcia |
EFFECTIVE: 09-01-97 |
SENATE SPONSOR: Shapiro |
House Bill 1370 amends the Penal Code to make criminal mischief that results in damage of less than $1,500 to a habitation a state jail felony if the damage is caused by a firearm or explosive weapon. The act also increases from $20 to $50 the minimum amount of pecuniary loss for a criminal mischief offense to be a Class B misdemeanor.