McClain v. State

In McClain v. State, 687 S.W.2d 350 (Tex. Crim. App. 1985), the Court explained that the manner of acquisition is irrelevant under the Penal Code. Id. at 353-55. While earlier versions of the Code had set out distinct theft offenses based on the manner of acquisition, the current Code removes that focus entirely. Id. at 353.