Texas § GV.614.041 - COLLECTING DEBT FOR ANOTHER
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§ GV.614.041. COLLECTING DEBT FOR ANOTHER
COLLECTING DEBT FOR ANOTHER; OFFENSE. (a) A peace officer commits an offense if the officer: (1) accepts for collection or undertakes the collection of a claim for debt for another, unless the officer acts under a law that prescribes the duties of the officer; or (2) accepts compensation not prescribed by law for accepting for collection or undertaking the collection of a claim for debt for another. (b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $200 or more than $500. (c) In addition to the fine, the peace officer may be removed from office. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. SUBCHAPTER D. PURCHASE OF FIREARM OR UNIFORM OF HONORABLY RETIRED, MEDICALLY DISCHARGED, OR DECEASED PEACE OFFICER
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