Breaking into a rail car during Burglary of Vehicles would classify the offense as which?

• A. Class A misdemeanor
• B. State jail felony
• C. Third-degree felony
• D. Not an offense

Answer: (B)

Texas law treats burglary of a vehicle as a Class A misdemeanor in most cases—entering a vehicle with the intent to commit theft or another felony. There is an important exception: if the target is a railroad car, the offense is elevated to a state jail felony. This enhancement reflects the greater seriousness of crimes against railroad property and the potential disruption to transportation. So, breaking into a rail car during a burglary of vehicles fits the elevated category of a state jail felony, with the corresponding penalties (typically 180 days to 2 years in state jail).