Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 1163	Senate Author:  Seliger
Effective:  9-1-09	House Sponsor:  Kolkhorst

            Senate Bill 1163 amends the Penal Code to provide that theft of property valued at $1,500 or more but less than $20,000, or property that is less than 10, rather than less than 100, head of sheep, swine, or goats or any part thereof under the value of $20,000, is a state jail felony. The bill provides that theft of property that is cattle, horses, exotic livestock, or exotic fowl, regardless of the number stolen, or 10 or more, rather than 100 or more, head of sheep, swine, or goats stolen during a single transaction and having an aggregate value of less than $100,000 is a third degree felony.