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House Bill 4779 |
House Author: Bhojani et al. |
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Effective: Vetoed |
Senate Sponsor: Whitmire |
House Bill 4779 amends the Penal Code to revise the conduct that constitutes organized retail theft and limit the application of the offense to only merchandise valued at $100 or more.
Governor's Reason for Veto: "Texas's booming economy is built on a foundation of law and order. House Bill No. 4779 sought to advance that goal, but instead it could inadvertently chip away at that foundation, by making it harder to prosecute and punish organized retail theft."