Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: To Executive

HB 3463 — Relating to the prosecution of the offense of theft of service.

Last action — Effective on 9/1/25

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 27, 2025. It awaits signature.

Signed by Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) on June 20, 2025.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Prognosis

Advancing 46% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

Relating to the prosecution of the offense of theft of service.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 31.04, Penal Code.

  • Section 31.04, Penal Code

    (a)(4), → (b-1) For purposes of Subsection (a)(4), notice must be: (1) in writing; (2) sent by: (A) registered or certified mail with return receipt requested; (B) commercial delivery service; (C) e-mail; (D) text message; or (E) another form of written communication; and (3) sent to the actor using the actor's mailing address, e-mail address, phone number, or other method of contact, as appropriate, shown on: (A) the rental agreement or service agreement; (B) records of the person whose service was secured; or (C) if the actor secured performance of service by issuing or passing a check or similar sight order for the payment of money, using the actor's address shown on: (i) the check or order; or (ii) the records of the bank or other drawee on which the check or order is drawn. (b-1) or

    amended

Action History

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

  2. Signed by the Governor

  3. Sent to the Governor

  4. Signed in the Senate

  5. Signed in the House

  6. Reported enrolled

  7. House concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported

  8. Text of Senate Amendment(s)

  9. Record vote

  10. House concurs in Senate amendment(s)

  11. Senate Amendments Analysis distributed

  12. Senate Amendments distributed

  13. Senate passage as amended reported

  14. Record vote

  15. Passed

  16. Read 3rd time

  17. Record vote

  18. Three day rule suspended

  19. Vote recorded in Journal

  20. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

  21. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

  22. Placed on intent calendar

  23. Co-sponsor authorized

  24. Committee report printed and distributed

  25. Reported favorably as substituted

  26. Vote taken in committee

  27. Considered in public hearing

  28. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  29. Referred to Criminal Justice

  30. Read first time

  31. Received from the House

  32. Reported engrossed

  33. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  34. Record vote

  35. Passed

  36. Read 3rd time

  37. Record vote

  38. Passed to engrossment

  39. Read 2nd time

  40. Placed on General State Calendar

  41. Considered in Calendars

  42. Committee report sent to Calendars

  43. Committee report distributed

  44. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  45. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

  46. Considered in formal meeting

  47. Left pending in committee

  48. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  49. Considered in public hearing

  50. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  51. Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

  52. Read first time

  53. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3463 do?
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of theft of service.
Who sponsors HB 3463?
HB 3463 is sponsored by Armando Walle, Joe Moody, and David Cook.
What is the current status of HB 3463?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 27, 2025. It awaits signature.
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