Texas Occupations Code 2033.007 – Failure to Display Credential
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(a) For purposes of this section, a request is lawful if it is made:
(1) at any time by:
(A) the commission;
(B) an authorized commission agent;
(C) the director or a commissioned officer of the Department of Public Safety;
(D) a peace officer; or
(E) a steward or judge; and
(2) at any restricted location that is at a racetrack and is not a public place.
(b) A person commits an offense if, after a lawful request, the person knowingly fails or refuses to:
(1) display a credential to another person; or
(2) give the person’s name, residence address, or date of birth to another person.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $2,000 |
| Class C misdemeanor | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 2033.007
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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) Except as provided by Subsection (d), an offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
(d) At the punishment stage of a trial for an offense under Subsection (b)(1), the defendant may raise an issue as to whether the defendant was a license holder at the time of the offense. If the defendant proves the issue, the offense is a Class C misdemeanor.