Texas Labor Code 21.004 – Criminal Offense of Interference; Penalty
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person wilfully resists, prevents, impedes, or interferes with the performance of a duty under or the exercise of a power provided by this chapter.
(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:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Labor Code 21.004
- 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