Sec. 885.702. SOLICITING MEMBERSHIP IN UNAUTHORIZED FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETY; CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) A person commits an offense if the person solicits membership for or in any manner assists in procuring membership in a fraternal benefit society that is not authorized to transact business in this state.
(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $200.
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