THEFT PROP >=$30K<$150KTexas Penal Code (PC) § 31.03(e)(5)
“THEFT PROP >=$30K<$150K” stands for Theft Property at least $30K under $150K, a third-degree felony under Texas Penal Code (PC) § 31.03(e)(5). It is punishable by 2 to 10 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 “THEFT PROP >=$30K<$150K” mean?
“THEFT PROP >=$30K<$150K” stands for Theft Property at least $30K under $150K, a third-degree felony under Texas PC § 31.03(e)(5).
Texas Penal Code § 31.03 makes it an offense to unlawfully appropriate property with intent to deprive the owner of it, whether by taking the property without the owner's effective consent or by appropriating property the actor knows was stolen by another. Under § 31.03(e)(5), theft is a third-degree felony when the value of the property stolen is $30,000 or more but less than $150,000. The same subsection also reaches certain property below that floor — cattle, horses, or exotic livestock, ten or more head of sheep, swine, or goats, and controlled substances stolen from a pharmacy or similar facility, each under $150,000 — but the ordinary basis for this charge is the dollar range alone. Value means fair market value at the time and place of the offense or, failing that, replacement cost, and amounts from one scheme or continuing course of conduct may be aggregated.
What usually happens to a THEFT PROP >=$30K<$150K charge?
43% ended without a conviction, 24% in deferred adjudication and 32% in a conviction.
How 1,586 resolved THEFT PROP >=$30K<$150K charges filed 2019–2023 ended, across 14 counties (Bastrop, Bell, Brazoria, Collin, Comal, Dallas, FortBend, Galveston, Harris, Hays, Montgomery, Rockwall, Travis, Williamson):
| County | Resolved | Not convicted | Deferred | Convicted | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris | 894 | 57% | 20% | 23% | 328 |
| Collin | 213 | 15% | 43% | 42% | 232 |
Outcome is the final disposition recorded on the charge. “Other” (14) 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 >=$30K<$150K case take to resolve?
Typically about 10 months: half of resolved cases closed within 308 days of filing.
Across 1,586 resolved THEFT PROP >=$30K<$150K charges filed 2019–2023, the median time from filing to disposition was 308 days. The middle half took between 161 and 551 days.
Time depends on the county's docket, whether the case is set for trial, and plea negotiations.
How did real THEFT PROP >=$30K<$150K 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 $30K under $150K in Texas?
2 to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
| Charged as | Possible confinement | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third-degree felony | 2 to 10 years in prison (TDCJ) | Fine up to $10,000 | Penal Code § 12.34 |
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 >=$30K<$150K in Texas?
The median bail is $15,000, and 7% of defendants were released on a personal bond.
Across 12,393 Texas bail settings for this charge (54 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $15,000 (middle half: $6,000 – $25,000). 7% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 1,074 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (3,551 records), the median was $15,000 and 16% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | 1,312 | $5,000 | $2,500 – $10,000 | 2% | 8% |
| Dallas | 1,163 | $15,000 | $7,500 – $25,000 | 1% | 5% |
| Harris | 916 | $15,000 | $10,000 – $30,000 | 48% | 1% |
| Bexar | 631 | $15,000 | $10,000 – $20,000 | 3% | 15% |
| Cameron | 590 | $15,000 | $10,000 – $25,000 | 2% | 1% |
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.