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Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 260A.013 — BAD FAITH, MALICIOUS, OR RECKLESS REPORTING; CRIMINAL PENALTY

HS § 260A.013Title 4. HEALTH FACILITIES · Part B. LICENSING OF HEALTH FACILITIES · Ch. 260A. REPORTS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION OF RESIDENTS OF CERTAIN FACILITIES

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(a)A person commits an offense if the person reports under this chapter in bad faith, maliciously, or recklessly.
(b)An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
(c)The criminal penalty provided by this section is in addition to any civil penalties for which the person may be liable.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 7 (S.B. 7), Sec. 1.05(c), eff. September 28, 2011.

Source: Texas Health and Safety Code § 260A.013 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.