Falsely Posing as Somewhat Famous Rock Singers,Malcolm and His Girlfriend

Falsely posing as somewhat famous rock singers,Malcolm and his girlfriend Lucy check into the Itzy-Ritzy Resort for a long holiday weekend.They enjoy the resort's food and beverage as well as the swanky accommodations.On check-out day the two depart without paying any of the bill.Under Texas law,which of the following statements is correct about this incident?

A) Malcolm and Lucy have committed the traditional offense of defrauding an innkeeper.
B) Malcolm,but not Lucy,has committed theft of service because in situations such as this the law presumes the male is responsible for the bill.
C) Malcolm and Lucy have committed theft of service because they deceived the resort by giving false names and absconding without paying the bill.
D) The failure of Malcolm and Lucy to pay the bill is a civil matter; no crime occurs until the resort makes a formal demand for payment and they refuse to pay within 10 days.

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