What is petty theft in Texas? Well, generally when people are referring to petty theft, they’re talking about a Class C ticket-level offense of theft under $100. So that’s the lowest level offense of theft. That’s punishable by a fine only up to a $500 fine.

So, if something of very little value or things that combine up to a value of less than $100 are stolen, then that’s a Class C-level offense. Theft under $100 is what many people refer to as petty theft.

Summary

Petty theft in Texas refers to a Class C level offense of theft under $100, punishable by a fine of up to $500. It is considered a misdemeanor, and having a theft conviction on your record can have long-term consequences.