(a) A fire fighter or police officer commits an offense if the person violates this chapter.
(b) An offense under this section or § 143.009 is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $10 or more than $100, confinement in the county jail for not more than 30 days, or both fine and confinement.

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Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 143.016

  • 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