Michael Ray McQueen, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Court affirmed the Court of Appeals, holding that under Texas Penal Code §31.07 the State must prove the defendant knowingly operated the vehicle without the owner's effective consent, overruling Musgrave. The opinion also notes a concurrence emphasizing that the owner's testimony alone suffices to prove the defendant's knowledge and that the statute is not strict liability.