Sec. 260A.013. BAD FAITH, MALICIOUS, OR RECKLESS REPORTING; CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) A person commits an offense if the person reports under this chapter in bad faith, maliciously, or recklessly.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
(c) The criminal penalty provided by this section is in addition to any civil penalties for which the person may be liable.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 7 (S.B. 7), Sec. 1.05(c), eff. September 28, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Licensing of Health Facilities
Chapter 260A - Reports of Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Residents of Certain Facilities
Section 260A.002. Reporting of Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Section 260A.003. Contents of Report
Section 260A.004. Anonymous Reports of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation
Section 260A.005. Telephone Hotline; Processing of Reports
Section 260A.007. Investigation and Report of Department
Section 260A.008. Confidentiality
Section 260A.010. Privileged Communications
Section 260A.011. Central Registry
Section 260A.012. Failure to Report; Criminal Penalty
Section 260A.013. Bad Faith, Malicious, or Reckless Reporting; Criminal Penalty
Section 260A.014. Retaliation Against Employees Prohibited
Section 260A.016. Reports Relating to Deaths of Residents of an Institution
Section 260A.017. Duties of Law Enforcement; Joint Investigation