(a) A person commits an offense if the person appoints or retains another person as an officer, county jailer, or telecommunicator in violation of § 1701.301, 1701.303, 1701.306, or 1701.405.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000.

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Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 1701.551

  • 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