Texas Education Code 51.255 – Failure to Report or False Report; Offenses
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) is required to make a report under § 51.252 and knowingly fails to make the report; or
(2) with the intent to harm or deceive, knowingly makes a report under § 51.252 that is false.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class B misdemeanor, except that the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if it is shown on the trial of the offense that the actor intended to conceal the incident that the actor was required to report under § 51.252.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $4,000 |
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Education Code 51.255
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(c) A postsecondary educational institution shall terminate the employment of an employee whom the institution determines in accordance with the institution’s disciplinary procedure to have committed an offense under Subsection (a).