Sec. 35.012. CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) A person commits an offense if the person, in obtaining or attempting to obtain assistance under this chapter for himself or another person:
(1) makes or causes to be made a statement or representation the person knows to be false; or
(2) solicits or accepts any assistance for which the person knows that the person for whom the solicitation is made is not eligible.
(b) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1208, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General
Subtitle C - Assistance Programs
Chapter 35 - Support Services for Persons With Disabilities
Section 35.002. Adoption of Rules and Implementation of Program
Section 35.004. Provision of Assistance and Support Services
Section 35.005. Payment of Assistance
Section 35.006. Selection of Programs or Providers
Section 35.007. Copayment System
Section 35.009. Client Responsibility for Payment
Section 35.010. Review of Client's Needs