Texas Occupations Code 1701.553 – Criminal Penalty for Appointment or Retention of Persons With Certain Convictions
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person appoints, employs, or retains an individual as an officer, public security officer, telecommunicator, or county jailer in violation of § 1701.312 or 1701.313.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a state jail felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| State jail felony | between 180 days and 2 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 1701.553
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005