Texas Local Government Code 143.088 – Unlawful Resignation or Retirement
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(a) This section does not apply to a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person accepts money or anything of value from another person in return for retiring or resigning from the person’s civil service position.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 143.088
- Municipality: means a general-law municipality, home-rule municipality, or special-law municipality. See Texas Local Government 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
- Population: means the population shown by the most recent federal decennial census. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) A person commits an offense if the person gives money or anything of value to another person in return for the other person’s retirement or resignation from the person’s civil service position.
(d) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.