Sec. 85.386. FORGING NAMES ON PERMITS AND TENDERS. A person shall be imprisoned in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for not less than two nor more than five years if he:
(1) forges the name of an agent, officer, or employee of the commission to a permit or tender of the commission relating to oil or gas or any product or by-product of oil or gas;
(2) forges the name of any person to such a tender or permit; or
(3) knowingly uses a forged instrument to induce another to handle or transport oil or gas or any product or by-product of oil or gas.
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2529, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.133, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas
Chapter 85 - Conservation of Oil and Gas
Subchapter K. Penalties, Imprisonment, and Confinement
Section 85.381. Penalty for Violation of Laws, Rules, and Orders
Section 85.3855. Administrative Penalty
Section 85.386. Forging Names on Permits and Tenders
Section 85.387. Procuring Tenders and Permits