Attorney's Note

Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class B misdemeanorup to 180 daysup to $2,000
For details, see Texas Penal Code § 12.22

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Terms Used In Texas Education Code 44.054

  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.

A county judge serving as ex officio county superintendent, a county, district, or municipal superintendent, or a school officer who refuses to transfer students and funds as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 25, commits an offense. An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.