Unauthorized use of Telecomm. Services when the value involved is between $1,500 and $100,000 results in which offense classification?

• A. State Jail Felony
• B. Class A Misdemeanor
• C. Class B Misdemeanor
• D. 2nd Degree Felony

Answer: (A)

The key idea is how value drives the penalty for unauthorized use of telecommunications services. For this offense, Texas assigns a state jail felony status to cases where the value involved falls within a mid-range. Specifically, when the value is between 1,500 and 100,000, the offense is a state jail felony. If the value reaches 100,000 or more, the classification steps up to a 2nd-degree felony. This value-based scheme for telecom services differs from general theft thresholds, which helps tailor penalties to the economic impact of telecom theft.