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Under Texas law, which item is always considered a felony theft regardless of its value?

Jewelry
Automatic teller machines
Weaponry
Motor vehicles

The correct answer is: Automatic teller machines

Under Texas law, the theft of automatic teller machines is categorized as a felony theft regardless of the machine's value. This classification stems from the recognition that these machines are integral to banking operations and public access to funds. The laws distinguish the significant risk and potential harm associated with stealing such equipment, emphasizing the seriousness of the crime. In contrast, although jewelry, weaponry, and motor vehicles may also be valuable and can lead to felony charges depending on their worth or circumstances surrounding the theft, they do not have the same unequivocal classification. The specific designation of automatic teller machines as always being considered a felony reflects a legislative decision to prioritize the protection of financial structures and services critical to the public.