Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB1300 fundamentally alters the risk profile for retail theft by eliminating the Class C misdemeanor option for organized retail theft, mandating that even offenses under $100 be prosecuted as Class B misdemeanors or higher. Effective September 1, 2025, the law shifts the evidentiary burden in favor of the merchant, allowing price tags to serve as prima facie evidence of value and removing the requirement to itemize every stolen SKU in initial indictments.
Sen. Peter Flores·Senate Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-09-01). Consider how these changes may affect your operations.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about SB1300
SB1300 fundamentally alters the risk profile for retail theft by eliminating the Class C misdemeanor option for organized retail theft, mandating that even offenses under $100 be prosecuted as Class B misdemeanors or higher. Effective September 1, 2025, the law shifts the evidentiary burden in favor of the merchant, allowing price tags to serve as prima facie evidence of value and removing the requirement to itemize every stolen SKU in initial indictments.
SB1300 was authored by Texas Senator Peter Flores during the Regular Session.
SB1300 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
SB1300 is enforced by District Attorneys / County Prosecutors, Local Law Enforcement Agencies and Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
The regulatory priority for SB1300 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB1300 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB1300 addresses topics including crimes, crimes--against property, criminal procedure, criminal procedure--sentencing & punishment and evidence.
Key dates for SB1300: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
SB1300 establishes the following penalties: criminal penalty of Class B Misdemeanor (up to 180 days jail / $2,000 fine) for Organized retail theft involving property value less than $100 (previously Class C); criminal penalty of Class A Misdemeanor (up to 1 year jail / $4,000 fine) for Organized retail theft involving property value $100 to less than $750; criminal penalty of State Jail Felony (180 days to 2 years jail) for Organized retail theft involving property value $750 to less than $2,500. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
SB1300 primarily affects property owners and real estate professionals. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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