Texas Finance Code 271.006 – Notification to Target of Criminal Investigation; Criminal Penalty
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) is required to submit a report or return under this chapter; and
(2) knowingly notifies an individual who is the target of a criminal investigation involving an offense under Chapter 34, Penal Code, that:
(A) the attorney general has requested the person to provide information required by this chapter related to the targeted individual; or
(B) the individual may be subject to impending criminal prosecution.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
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 |
Terms Used In Texas Finance Code 271.006
- 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