(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.

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