Sec. 1701.553. CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR APPOINTMENT OR RETENTION OF PERSONS WITH CERTAIN CONVICTIONS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person appoints, employs, or retains an individual as an officer, public security officer, telecommunicator, or county jailer in violation of Section 1701.312 or 1701.313.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a state jail felony.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (H.B. 3823), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security
Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers
Subchapter L. Criminal Penalty
Section 1701.551. Criminal Penalty for Appointment or Retention of Certain Persons
Section 1701.553. Criminal Penalty for Appointment or Retention of Persons With Certain Convictions