(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly:
(1) presents a document that is not a valid authorization agreement as a valid authorization agreement under this chapter;
(2) makes a false statement on an authorization agreement; or
(3) obtains an authorization agreement by fraud, duress, or misrepresentation.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

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

Terms Used In Texas Family Code 34.009

  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • 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