Sec. 419.039. CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) accepts an appointment in violation of Section 419.032 or 419.037;
(2) knowingly accepts an appointment in violation of Section 419.038;
(3) appoints or retains a person in violation of Section 419.032; or
(4) appoints a person in violation of Section 419.037 or 419.038.
(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 4, Sec. 2.51, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Redesignated from Sec. 416.034 and amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 628, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection
Chapter 419 - Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Subchapter B. Regulating and Assisting Fire Fighters and Fire Departments
Section 419.022. General Powers Relating to This Subchapter
Section 419.0225. Certain Rules Prohibited
Section 419.024. Local Government Powers
Section 419.026. Fees for Certificates
Section 419.027. Biennial Inspections
Section 419.028. Training Programs and Instructors
Section 419.029. Training Curriculum
Section 419.030. Cooperation With Other Entities for Training Purposes
Section 419.031. Training Assistance
Section 419.032. Appointment of Fire Protection Personnel
Section 419.0321. Part-Time Fire Protection Employees
Section 419.0322. Categories and Designation of Persons Performing Fire Protection Duties
Section 419.0325. Criminal History Record Information Approval Required for Certification
Section 419.033. Certificate Expiration
Section 419.034. Certificate Renewal
Section 419.0341. Individual Certificate Holder; Certificate Renewal
Section 419.035. Certification Examinations
Section 419.036. Disciplinary Actions
Section 419.0365. Disciplinary Hearing
Section 419.0366. Tracking and Analysis of Complaint and Violation Data
Section 419.037. Appointment as Marine Fire Protection Personnel
Section 419.038. Appointment to Aircraft Fire Fighting and Rescue Fire Protection Personnel Position
Section 419.039. Criminal Penalty
Section 419.040. Protective Clothing
Section 419.041. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Section 419.042. Personal Alert Safety Systems
Section 419.043. Applicable National Fire Protection Association Standard
Section 419.044. Incident Management System
Section 419.045. Personnel Accountability System
Section 419.046. Fire Protection Personnel Operating at Emergency Incidents
Section 419.047. Commission Enforcement
Section 419.048. Fire Protection Personnel Injury Data; Recommendations to Reduce Injuries