Sec. 2033.012. FALSE STATEMENTS. (a) In this section, "statement" means a representation of fact, including:
(1) a written or oral statement; or
(2) a sworn or unsworn statement.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly makes a material and false, incorrect, or deceptive statement to another person who is conducting an investigation or exercising discretion under this subtitle or a rule adopted under this subtitle.
(c) An offense under this section is a state jail felony unless the statement was material in a commission action relating to a racetrack license, in which event the offense is a felony of the third degree.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment
Subtitle A-1 - Texas Racing Act
Chapter 2033 - Criminal and Administrative Penalties; Disciplinary Powers
Subchapter A. Criminal Penalties and Procedures
Section 2033.001. General Criminal Penalty
Section 2033.002. Unlawful Racing
Section 2033.003. Pari-Mutuel Wagering Without License
Section 2033.004. Racing Without License
Section 2033.005. Impersonating License Holder
Section 2033.006. Unlawful Possession or Use of Credential
Section 2033.007. Failure to Display Credential
Section 2033.008. Races Conducted on Certain Indian Lands
Section 2033.009. Illegal Access to Enclosure
Section 2033.010. Hindering Entry or Search
Section 2033.011. Forging Pari-Mutuel Ticket
Section 2033.012. False Statements
Section 2033.014. Bribery and Corrupt Influence
Section 2033.015. Possession or Use of Prohibited Device or Substance
Section 2033.016. Criminal Conflict of Interest
Section 2033.017. Offense Involving Minor
Section 2033.018. Search and Seizure