What is the level of offense if the property stolen is a firearm?

• A. Class B Misdemeanor
• B. Class A Misdemeanor
• C. Class C Misdemeanor
• D. State Jail Felony

Answer: (D)

The level of offense is a State Jail Felony. In Texas law, theft is graded by value, but there’s a specific rule that applies when the property stolen is a firearm: it is prosecuted as a state jail felony regardless of the firearm’s value. This reflects the heightened concern for the theft of weapons. State jail felony penalties range from 180 days to 2 years in a state jail, with a possible fine up to $10,000. This explains why the correct choice is the State Jail Felony, not a misdemeanor level.