Ley sobre Graffiti en Texas

Sec. 28.08. GRAFFITI. (a) A person commits an offense if, without the effective consent of the owner, the person intentionally or knowingly makes markings, including inscriptions, slogans, drawings, or paintings, on the tangible property of the owner with: (1) paint; (2) an indelible marker; or (3) an etching or engraving device. (b) Except as provided by Subsection (d), an offense under this section is: (1) a Class C misdemeanor if the amount of pecuniary loss is less than $100; (2) a Class B misdemeanor if the amount of pecuniary loss is $100 or more but less than $750; (3) a Class A misdemeanor if the amount of pecuniary loss is $750 or more but less than $2,500; (4) a state jail felony if the amount of pecuniary loss is $2,500 or more but less than $30,000; (5) a felony of the third degree if the amount of pecuniary loss is $30,000 or more but less than $150,000; (6) a felony of the second degree if the amount of pecuniary loss is $150,000 or more but less than $300,000; or (7) a felony of the first degree if the amount of pecuniary loss is $300,000 or more. (c) When more than one item of tangible property, belonging to one or more owners, is marked in violation of this section pursuant to one scheme or continuing course of conduct, the conduct may be considered as one offense, and the amounts of pecuniary loss to Statute text rendered on: 1/1/2025 - 174 - PENAL CODE property resulting from the marking of the property may be aggregated in determining the grade of the offe