Sec. 1804.202. CRIMINAL PENALTIES. (a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates this chapter.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor, except that if it is shown on trial of the offense that the defendant has been convicted previously under this section, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor.
(c) A corporation or association may be held criminally responsible for the conduct of a person acting on its behalf if the person's conduct constitutes an offense under this section.
(d) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that:
(1) the defendant is a veterans organization;
(2) the person whose conduct constitutes the offense was acting on behalf of a corporation or association with which the veterans organization had contracted for services; and
(3) the person committed the conduct without the knowledge of the veterans organization.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation
Chapter 1804 - Solicitation for Veterans Organizations
Subchapter E. Enforcement and Penalties
Section 1804.201. Audit by Attorney General
Section 1804.202. Criminal Penalties
Section 1804.203. Enforcement and Injunction
Section 1804.204. Civil Penalties