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Texas Computer Crimes Laws
More Information on Computer Crime Laws
| Code Section | Penal Code 33.01, et seq. |
| Mental State Required for Prosecution | Knowingly, intentionally |
| Misdemeanor Computer Crimes | Break of computer security is class B misdemeanor; class A if the amount involved is above $1,500 |
| Felony Computer Crimes | Break of computer security is a state of jail felony if amount involved is between $1,500 and $20,000 or amount is less than $1,500 and defendant has previous conviction; felony of third degree is amount between $20,000 and $100,000; felony of second degree if amount between $100,000 and $200,000; felony of first degree if amount is $200,000 or above |
| Attempt Considered a Crime? | No |
| Civil Lawsuit Permitted? | No |
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