It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse to pay the fare of any taxicab after having hired the same, and it shall be unlawful for any persons to hire any taxicab with the intent to defraud the person from whom it is hired of the value of such service. Whoever violates this section shall be charged with theft pursuant to either appropriate state law or pursuant to the appropriate theft offense under Chapter 131 of this code.
Cross-reference:
Prima facie evidence of purpose to defraud, see § 131.14
Theft, see § 131.08