Texas § HS.161.012 - CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § HS.161.012 — CRIMINAL PENALTIES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ HS.161.012. CRIMINAL PENALTIES
CRIMINAL PENALTIES. (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: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969 ), Sec. 25.092, eff. September 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER C. PROVISION OF INFORMATION RELATING TO CERTAIN HEALTH CONDITIONS
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § HS.161.012
What does The Texas Constitution § HS.161.012 cover?
Section HS.161.012 ("CRIMINAL PENALTIES") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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