Relating to the creation of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of a gift card or gift card redemption information.

HB 3168 creates a new criminal offense in Texas for the fraudulent use or possession of gift cards or gift card redemption information. It prohibits acquiring gift cards without consent, altering them, or using stolen or tampered cards with knowledge of the fraud. Penalties range from a Class C misdemeanor (under $100 value) to a first-degree felony (over $300,000 value), scaling by the financial impact. This law directly affects individuals who commit gift card fraud and provides legal recourse for cardholders, issuers, and sellers. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.