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Increased Penalties for Stealing or Receiving Stolen Checks
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Previously, there were specific penalties for stealing or receiving stolen checks. Now, the law in Texas has increased these criminal penalties to deter such offenses. This change affects anyone who steals a check or receives one knowing it is stolen. The exact effective date of this new penalty structure is not specified.
Published April 2, 2026
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Previously, there were specific penalties for stealing or receiving stolen checks. Now, the law in Texas has increased these criminal penalties to deter such offenses. This change affects anyone who steals a check or receives one knowing it is stolen. The exact effective date of this new penalty structure is not specified.
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