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Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 161.012 — CRIMINAL PENALTIES

HS § 161.012Title 2. HEALTH · Part H. PUBLIC HEALTH PROVISIONS · Ch. 161. PUBLIC HEALTH PROVISIONS · Art. B. HEALTH INSPECTION OF PRIVATE RESIDENCE

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(a)A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 161.011. An offense under this subsection is punishable by confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for not more than two years, a fine of not more than $1,000, or both.
(b)A person commits an offense if the person knowingly gives evidence obtained in violation of Section 161.011 to the federal government or to an instrumentality of the federal government. An offense under this subsection is punishable by confinement in the county jail for not more than one year, a fine of not more than $500, or both. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.092, eff. September 1, 2009.

Source: Texas Health and Safety Code § 161.012 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.