(b) A state or federal financial institution regulator shall keep confidential any information provided by the attorney representing the state under Subsection (a).
(c) A regulator described by Subsection (b) commits an offense if the regulator knowingly discloses information in violation of this article. An offense under this subsection is punishable by confinement in jail for a period not to exceed 30 days, a fine not to exceed $500, or both such confinement and fine.
(d) The provision of notice under Subsection (a) is not considered a waiver by the state of any privilege or claim of confidentiality.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 438, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 59 - Forfeiture of Contraband
Article 59.011. Election of Forfeiture Proceeding
Article 59.02. Forfeiture of Contraband
Article 59.021. Forfeiture of Substitute Property
Article 59.022. Property Removed From This State
Article 59.023. Suit for Proceeds
Article 59.024. Multiple Recovery Prohibited
Article 59.03. Seizure of Contraband
Article 59.04. Notification of Forfeiture Proceeding
Article 59.05. Forfeiture Hearing
Article 59.06. Disposition of Forfeited Property
Article 59.061. Audits and Investigations
Article 59.08. Deposit of Money Pending Disposition
Article 59.09. Right to Attorney Not to Be Abridged
Article 59.10. Election of Laws
Article 59.12. Seizure of Accounts and Assets at Regulated Financial Institution
Article 59.14. Notice to Primary State and Federal Financial Institution Regulators