Texas Occupations Code 2033.017 – Offense Involving Minor
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person with criminal negligence permits, facilitates, or allows:
(1) wagering by a minor at a racetrack; or
(2) entry by a child to the viewing section of a racetrack.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person is a minor and knowingly engages in wagering at a racetrack.
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 2033.017
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- 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) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class B misdemeanor.
(d) An offense under Subsection (b) is a Class C misdemeanor.
(e) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution of an offense under Subsection (a)(2) that a child was accompanied by and was in the physical presence of a parent, guardian, or spouse who was 21 years of age or older.
(f) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution of an offense under Subsection (a) that the minor falsely represented the minor’s age by displaying to the person an apparently valid Texas driver’s license or identification card issued by the Department of Public Safety that contains a physical description consistent with the minor’s appearance.