BAD FAITH, MALICIOUS, OR RECKLESS REPORTING; CRIMINAL PENALTY.

Tex. HEALTH & SAFETY Code § 260A.013.
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person reports under this chapter in bad faith, maliciously, or recklessly. (b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. (c) The criminal penalty provided by this section is in addition to any civil penalties for which the person may be liable. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 7 (S.B. 7 ), Sec. 1.05(c), eff. September 28, 2011.
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026

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