Texas Penal Code Practice

The definition of "theft" under the Texas Penal Code specifically relates to the unlawful appropriation of property with the intent to deprive the owner of that property. This definition encapsulates the essence of theft, which is essentially taking something of value from another without their consent, with the intent not to return it. The key terms here are "unlawfully appropriating" and "to deprive," which highlight both the illegal nature of the action and the intent to permanently take the property from its rightful owner.

In contrast, causing serious bodily injury pertains to offenses that are much more violent in nature and do not involve property theft. Using force or intimidation to take property relates to robbery, which is a different offense that includes the element of force or coercion. Finally, entering a property without consent describes trespassing, which is not directly related to the theft of property but rather focuses on the unlawful entry itself. Each of these other definitions contains elements that are distinct from the core concept of theft as it is defined in Texas law.