The Texas Penal Code describes the offense of Theft of Trade Secrets as follows:
A person commits an offense if, without the owner’s effective consent, he knowingly:
(1) steals a trade secret;
(2) makes a copy of an article representing a trade secret; or
(3) communicates or transmits a trade secret.
Effective consent is discussed above in the section about unlawful appropriation.
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Theft of Trade Secrets is a third degree felony, punishable by a fine up to $10,000 and a prison sentence between 2 years and 10 years.