Sec. 885.701. FALSE STATEMENTS; CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) A person commits an offense if the person wilfully makes a false or fraudulent statement or representation:
(1) in or with reference to an application for membership in a fraternal benefit society authorized to engage in business in this state; or
(2) for the purpose of obtaining money from or benefits in a fraternal benefit society transacting business under this chapter.
(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:
(1) a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500;
(2) confinement in jail for not less than 30 days or more than one year; or
(3) both the fine and confinement.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities
Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities
Chapter 885 - Fraternal Benefit Societies
Subchapter O. Criminal Penalties
Section 885.701. False Statements; Criminal Penalty
Section 885.702. Soliciting Membership in Unauthorized Fraternal Benefit Society; Criminal Penalty
Section 885.704. Exception to Solicitation Offenses