Texas Election Code 13.007 – False Statement On Application
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally:
(1) makes a false statement; or
(2) requests, commands, coerces, or attempts to induce another person to make a false statement on a registration application.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor, except that an offense under this section is a state jail felony if the person:
(1) directly or through a third party offers or provides compensation or other benefit to a person for activity described by Subsection (a); or
(2) solicits, receives, or accepts compensation or other benefit for an activity described by Subsection (a).
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 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Election Code 13.007
- Law: means a constitution, statute, city charter, or city ordinance. See Texas Election Code 1.005
- 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
(c) If conduct that constitutes an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under another law, the actor may be prosecuted under this section, the other law, or both.