Relating to the prosecution of the offense of theft of service.

HB 3463 amends Texas Penal Code Section 31.04 to change notice requirements for defendants accused of theft of service (like failing to pay for services after receiving them). It requires written notice to be sent via registered mail, commercial delivery, email, or text message to the defendant's contact information listed in agreements or on checks. The bill establishes a presumption that notice was received within two days for some cases and five days for others, affecting how prosecutors must prove notice was delivered. The law applies only to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025.