FRAUD USE/POSS IDENTIFYING INFO # ITEMS 10<50Texas Penal Code (PC) § 32.51(c)(3)
“FRAUD USE/POSS IDENTIFYING INFO # ITEMS 10<50” stands for Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information (10 to 49 Items), a second-degree felony under Texas Penal Code (PC) § 32.51(c)(3). It is punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
Below: how these cases end in Texas courts, how long they take, and the punishment.
What does “FRAUD USE/POSS IDENTIFYING INFO # ITEMS 10<50” mean?
“FRAUD USE/POSS IDENTIFYING INFO # ITEMS 10<50” stands for Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information (10 to 49 Items), a second-degree felony under Texas PC § 32.51(c)(3).
Texas Penal Code § 32.51 prohibits fraudulent use or possession of identifying information: obtaining, possessing, transferring, or using an item of identifying information of another person without consent — or of a deceased person, or of a child younger than 18 — with intent to harm or defraud another. "Identifying information" reaches names and dates of birth, unique biometric data, unique electronic identification numbers and routing codes, financial institution account numbers, telecommunication access devices, and Social Security and other government-issued identification numbers. Because grading depends on the volume of information involved, the indictment must allege how many items were obtained, possessed, transferred, or used. Under subsection (c)(3), the offense is a second-degree felony when the number of items is ten or more but fewer than fifty.
What usually happens to a FRAUD USE/POSS IDENTIFYING INFO # ITEMS 10<50 charge?
35% ended without a conviction, 24% in deferred adjudication and 40% in a conviction.
How 520 resolved FRAUD USE/POSS IDENTIFYING INFO # ITEMS 10<50 charges filed 2019–2023 ended, across 13 counties (Bell, Brazoria, Collin, Comal, Dallas, FortBend, Galveston, Harris, Hays, Montgomery, Rockwall, Travis, Williamson):
| County | Resolved | Not convicted | Deferred | Convicted | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris | 211 | 48% | 19% | 33% | 362 |
Outcome is the final disposition recorded on the charge. “Other” (4) covers waived counts, bond forfeitures, transfers and unrecorded outcomes. Bexar County records disposition dates but not outcomes, so it counts toward time-to-disposition only. Tarrant County criminal records are not in this dataset.
How long does a FRAUD USE/POSS IDENTIFYING INFO # ITEMS 10<50 case take to resolve?
Typically about 9 months: half of resolved cases closed within 286 days of filing.
Across 517 resolved FRAUD USE/POSS IDENTIFYING INFO # ITEMS 10<50 charges filed 2019–2023, the median time from filing to disposition was 286 days. The middle half took between 126 and 575 days.
Time depends on the county's docket, whether the case is set for trial, and plea negotiations.
How did real FRAUD USE/POSS IDENTIFYING INFO # ITEMS 10<50 cases end?
Individual cases from the public court record, with the disposition and sentence text exactly as the clerk entered it. Every case is decided on its own facts.
Ended without a conviction
Deferred adjudication
Ended in a conviction
What is the punishment for Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information (10 to 49 Items) in Texas?
2 to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
| Charged as | Possible confinement | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second-degree felony | 2 to 20 years in prison (TDCJ) | Fine up to $10,000 | Penal Code § 12.33 |
Ranges are the statutory maximums for the level; enhancements, prior convictions and plea agreements change what is actually imposed.
How much is bail for FRAUD USE/POSS IDENTIFYING INFO # ITEMS 10<50 in Texas?
The median bail is $10,000, and 4% of defendants were released on a personal bond.
Across 6,022 Texas bail settings for this charge (28 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $10,000 (middle half: $5,000 – $20,000). 4% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 529 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (760 records), the median was $15,000 and 8% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 1,128 | $15,000 | $5,000 – $25,000 | 0% | 11% |
| Tarrant | 700 | $5,000 | $2,000 – $10,000 | 1% | 4% |
| Travis | 599 | $10,000 | $5,000 – $15,000 | 11% | 10% |
| Bexar | 300 | $15,000 | $7,500 – $20,000 | 3% | 9% |
| Hays | 249 | $6,000 | $4,000 – $10,000 | 11% | 6% |
Showing the 5 counties with the most records; use the selector for any county with at least 30. Per-charge bond settings on original magistrations, from Texas OCA bail reporting under SB 6. Bail is set case by case — these are statistics, not a prediction.
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Find a Defense AttorneyBail data: Texas Office of Court Administration magistration reports (SB 6), Apr 2022 – Jun 2025. Court outcomes: county district and county clerk records. Statistics describe past cases and are not legal advice; every case is decided on its own facts.