(a) A local public official commits an offense if the official knowingly:
(1) violates § 171.004;
(2) acts as surety for a business entity that has work, business, or a contract with the governmental entity; or
(3) acts as surety on any official bond required of an officer of the governmental entity.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

Attorney's Note

Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class A misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $4,000
For details, see Texas Penal Code § 12.21

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Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 171.003

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