Cargo Theft is a state jail felony when the value is within which range?

• A. $1,500 - $10,000
• B. $10,000 - $100,000
• C. $100,000 - $200,000
• D. $200,000+

Answer: (A)

Cargo theft is classified by the value of the cargo stolen. When that value falls within a certain middle range, the offense is a state jail felony. That range is between $1,500 and $10,000. In Texas, a state jail felony carries 180 days to 2 years in state jail and up to $10,000 in fines, placing it above a misdemeanor but below the higher-degree felonies used for larger sums. If the value is under $1,500, the offense is typically a misdemeanor; if it’s over $10,000, it becomes a more serious felony. So the value range that makes cargo theft a state jail felony is $1,500 to $10,000.