Sec. 2033.013. TOUTING. (a) A person commits an offense if, with an intent to deceive and an intent to obtain a benefit, the person knowingly:
(1) makes a false statement about a horse or greyhound race to another person; or
(2) offers, agrees to convey, or conveys false information about a horse or greyhound race to another person.
(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
(c) An offense under this section is a state jail felony if:
(1) the actor:
(A) is a license holder under this subtitle or a commission member or employee; and
(B) knowingly represents that a commission member or employee or a person licensed by the commission is the source of the false information; or
(2) the false statement or information was contained in racing selection information provided to the public.
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