In Texas,a theft occurs if an individual exercises control over property without the effective consent of the owner with the intent to deprive the owner of property.

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This is the definition of theft according to the Texas Penal Code Section 31.03. It requires the elements of "control, without effective consent, and intent to deprive" to be present for an act to be considered theft in Texas.

In Texas,a Theft Occurs If an Individual Exercises Control Over