Texas Occupations Code 165.154 – False Statement; Offense
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly makes a false statement:
(1) in the person’s application for a license; or
(2) under oath to obtain a license or to secure the registration of a license to practice medicine.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor unless the actor’s intent is to defraud or harm another, in which event the offense is a state jail felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| State jail felony | between 180 days and 2 years | up to $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 165.154
- Person: means an individual, unless the term is expressly made applicable to a partnership, association, or corporation. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002