THEFT PROP >=$2,500<$30KTexas Penal Code (PC) § 31.03(e)(4)(a)
“THEFT PROP >=$2,500<$30K” stands for Theft Property at least $2,500 under $30K, a state jail felony under Texas Penal Code (PC) § 31.03(e)(4)(a). It is punishable by 180 days to 2 years in a state jail and a fine up to $10,000.
Below: how these cases end in Texas courts, how long they take, and the punishment.
What does “THEFT PROP >=$2,500<$30K” mean?
“THEFT PROP >=$2,500<$30K” stands for Theft Property at least $2,500 under $30K, a state jail felony under Texas PC § 31.03(e)(4)(a).
Texas Penal Code § 31.03 defines theft as unlawfully appropriating property with intent to deprive the owner of it. Appropriation is unlawful if it is without the owner's effective consent, or if the property is stolen and the actor appropriates it knowing it was stolen by another. This variant, graded by § 31.03(e)(4)(A), applies when the value of the property stolen is $2,500 or more but less than $30,000, which makes the offense a state jail felony. The State must prove the appropriation, the intent to deprive, and the value bracket; value is generally the fair market value at the time and place of the offense or, if that cannot be determined, the cost of replacing the property. The neighboring brackets differ only by amount: $750 to $2,500 is a Class A misdemeanor, and $30,000 to $150,000 is a third-degree felony.
What usually happens to a THEFT PROP >=$2,500<$30K charge?
41% ended without a conviction, 20% in deferred adjudication and 39% in a conviction.
How 7,399 resolved THEFT PROP >=$2,500<$30K charges filed 2019–2023 ended, across 15 counties (Bastrop, Bell, Brazoria, Collin, Comal, Dallas, Denton, FortBend, Galveston, Harris, Hays, Montgomery, Rockwall, Travis, Williamson):
| County | Resolved | Not convicted | Deferred | Convicted | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris | 4,032 | 53% | 15% | 32% | 336 |
| Collin | 1,060 | 19% | 30% | 51% | 203 |
| Dallas | 479 | 31% | 25% | 44% | 139 |
| Montgomery | 377 | 28% | 16% | 56% | 181 |
| Galveston | 277 | 29% | 26% | 46% | 300 |
| FortBend | 271 | 41% | 24% | 36% | 504 |
| Brazoria | 264 | 24% | 26% | 50% | 343 |
| Hays | 246 | 32% | 20% | 48% | 462 |
| Williamson | 181 | 43% | 12% | 45% | 253 |
Outcome is the final disposition recorded on the charge. “Other” (26) 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 THEFT PROP >=$2,500<$30K case take to resolve?
Typically about 10 months: half of resolved cases closed within 299 days of filing.
Across 7,396 resolved THEFT PROP >=$2,500<$30K charges filed 2019–2023, the median time from filing to disposition was 299 days. The middle half took between 141 and 546 days.
Time depends on the county's docket, whether the case is set for trial, and plea negotiations.
How did real THEFT PROP >=$2,500<$30K 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 Theft Property at least $2,500 under $30K in Texas?
180 days to 2 years in a state jail and a fine up to $10,000.
| Charged as | Possible confinement | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| State jail felony | 180 days to 2 years in a state jail | Fine up to $10,000 | Penal Code § 12.35 |
Ranges are the statutory maximums for the level; enhancements, prior convictions and plea agreements change what is actually imposed.
How much is bail for THEFT PROP >=$2,500<$30K in Texas?
The median bail is $7,500, and 6% of defendants were released on a personal bond.
Across 47,334 Texas bail settings for this charge (114 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $7,500 (middle half: $3,500 – $15,000). 6% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 4,821 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (13,552 records), the median was $7,500 and 14% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | 5,528 | $3,000 | $2,000 – $6,500 | 4% | 6% |
| Dallas | 4,142 | $10,000 | $3,500 – $20,000 | 1% | 8% |
| Travis | 3,661 | $6,000 | $3,500 – $10,000 | 14% | 6% |
| Bexar | 3,114 | $7,500 | $5,000 – $10,000 | 5% | 11% |
| El Paso | 2,967 | $10,000 | $5,000 – $20,000 | 7% | 23% |
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.