Sec. 2253.079. CRIMINAL OFFENSE FOR FALSE AND FRAUDULENT CLAIM. (a) A person commits an offense if the person wilfully files a false and fraudulent claim under this chapter.
(b) An offense under this section is subject to the penalty for false swearing.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - State and Local Contracts and Fund Management
Chapter 2253 - Public Work Performance and Payment Bonds
Subchapter D. Claims on Bonds; Enforcement
Section 2253.071. Termination or Abandonment of Contract; Proceeds of Contract
Section 2253.072. State Not Liable for Costs
Section 2253.073. Suit on Payment Bond
Section 2253.074. Costs and Attorney Fees
Section 2253.075. Assignment of Claim
Section 2253.076. Limitations on Certain Claims; Maximum Retainage
Section 2253.078. Statute of Limitations
Section 2253.079. Criminal Offense for False and Fraudulent Claim