Sec. 887.703. APPROPRIATION OF MONEY; CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) An officer or employee of a mutual accident insurance company commits an offense if the person uses or appropriates, or knowingly permits the use or appropriation by another of, any money belonging to the company in a manner not provided for by the law authorizing the organization of the company.
(b) An offense under this section is punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for a term of not more than 10 years or less than 2 years.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.125, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities
Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities
Chapter 887 - Provisions Applicable to Certain Mutual Assessment Companies
Section 887.701. Unlawful Conversion; Criminal Penalty
Section 887.702. Diversion of Special Funds; Criminal Penalty
Section 887.703. Appropriation of Money; Criminal Penalty
Section 887.704. Violation of Commissioner Order; Criminal Penalty