Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 78(R)

HOUSE BILL 275  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Keel

EFFECTIVE: 9-1-03         

SENATE SPONSOR: Armbrister

House Bill 275 amends provisions of the Penal Code relating to the offense of theft of service. The bill provides that intent to avoid payment is presumed if a person fails to return rental property valued at less than $1,500 within five days after receiving notice demanding return or fails to return rental property valued at $1,500 or more if the property is not returned within three days after receiving notice.