The Burglary of Coin-Operated or Coin Collection Machines crime in the state of Texas gives police the right to arrest you if they believe you broke into a coin-operated or coin collection machine to collect property or services.

Burglary of Coin-Operated or Coin Collection Machines is classified in the Texas Penal Code under Title 7 “Offenses Against Property,” Chapter 30 “Burglary and Criminal Trespass.”

Learn more detailed information about the Burglary of Coin-Operated or Coin Collection Machines offense in Texas below.

What is the current Texas law about Burglary of Coin-Operated or Coin Collection Machines?

The current Texas law defines the offense of Burglary of Coin-Operated or Coin Collection Machines in Penal Code Section §30.03 as follows:^[1]

(a) A person commits an offense if, without the effective consent of the owner, he breaks or enters into any coin-operated machine, coin collection machine, or other coin-operated or coin collection receptacle, contrivance, apparatus, or equipment used for the purpose of providing lawful amusement, sales of goods, services, or other valuable things, or telecommunications with intent to obtain property or services.

How can I be charged with Burglary of Coin-Operated or Coin Collection Machines?

You can be charged with Burglary of Coin-Operated or Coin Collection Machines if the state’s attorneys believe that each of the elements of 30.03(a) as described in the section above have been met.

What is the punishment for Burglary of Coin-Operated or Coin Collection Machines?

A conviction for Burglary of Coin-Operated or Coin Collection Machines is punished as a Class A misdemeanor,^[2] with a maximum possible fine under Texas state law of up to $4,000 and jail time of up to one year. Learn about the differences between grades of felonies and misdemeanors

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Legal References:

^1. Texas Penal Code §30.03^2. Texas Penal Code §30.03(c)