Property stolen that is a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate issued by this state or another state is immediately what level of offense?

• A. Class C Misdemeanor
• B. Class B Misdemeanor
• C. State Jail Felony
• D. Felony of the third degree

Answer: (B)

In Texas theft law, some kinds of property have a fixed offense level regardless of value, because taking them creates immediate public-safety or security concerns. A driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, or personal identification certificate (issued by this state or another state) falls into that fixed category.

The statute assigns these ID documents to a Class B misdemeanor automatically, not based on how much the item is worth. That’s why this scenario is described as “immediately” a Class B misdemeanor—the offense level isn’t determined by value but is predefined due to the nature of the item.

Class B misdemeanor penalties include up to 180 days in jail and a fine up to $2,000, which differs from the much lighter Class C (up to $500 fine) and from felonies or state jail felonies (which carry longer confinement and higher penalties).