This conduct is covered by Sec. 33.02 of the Texas Penal Code “Breach of Computer Security.” (Depending on what happened after the breach, there may be other issues as well.)
Merely accessing the information is a Class B misdemeanor. If a harm occurs (such as a file being altered or deleted) or a benefit to the actor occurs (such as accessing financial accounts) the level of offense escalates. To calculate the offense, the State may aggregate all conduct.
For example, if Joe breaks into his ex-boss’s computer once and does nothing, it may be a misdemeanor. If Joe then breaks in three more times, and deletes files, or steals money, all four actions may be taken together to determine the appropriate level of offense.
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