(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates this chapter.
(b) An offense under this chapter 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:
ClassPrisonFine
Class A misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $4,000
For details, see Texas Penal Code § 12.21

Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 1803.152

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • 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

(c) A corporation or association may be held criminally responsible for conduct by a person acting on its behalf if the person’s conduct:
(1) constitutes an offense under this chapter; and
(2) is done with the knowledge and approval of the corporation or association.