Texas lawmaker wants to make ‘jugging’ a criminal offense

AUSTIN, Texas – A Texas State Representative from North Texas has filed a bill to make “jugging” a new category of criminal offense.

Rep. David Cook, who represents Texas House District 96, which encompasses the cities of Arlington, Burleson, Crowley, Fort Worth, Kennedale, Mansfield, and Rendon in Tarrant County, filed the bill on Jan. 16.

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HB 1902, would categorize “jugging” as a separate criminal offense. “Jugging” is where thieves target unsuspecting people leaving banks, follow them and either rob them or break into their vehicles.

The bill would make “jugging” a third-degree felony if the criminal breaks into a vehicle while “jugging”.

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The crime is enhanced to a first-degree felony if the criminal commits a robbery or an aggravated robbery during the “jugging” process.

You can read the full text of the bill here.