(a) A person commits an offense if, with intent to obtain a benefit for himself or to harm another, he:
(1) institutes a claim under this chapter in which he knows he has no interest; or
(2) institutes any suit or claim under this chapter that he knows is false.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

Attorney's Note

Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class B misdemeanorup to 180 daysup to $2,000
For details, see Texas Penal Code § 12.22

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Terms Used In Texas Agriculture Code 103.014

  • 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