Bill
SB 1379
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for forgery.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Lois Kolkhorst and 1 co-sponsor
Texas increases criminal penalties for forgery offenses, effective September 1, 2025, to deter document fraud and strengthen enforcement against identity theft and financial crimes.
Effective on 9/1/25
#crimes--againstproperty(i0175)
#criminalprocedure--sentencing&punishment(i0205)
#forgery(s0169)
#financial--general(i0365)