Attorney Paul Darrow is a Houston theft crimes attorney with the experience needed to keep you out of jail. While each state has its own unique laws that define burglary and theft, attempted burglary, and criminal trespass, burglary is considered a serious crime in the state of Texas. The individual states also vary when it comes to crime and punishment for those crimes, but it important to understand that the state of Texas is one of the strictest when it comes to these issues, and those who are charged with these crimes may face severe penalties and lifelong consequences if convicted.