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Local Government Code §171.003

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In force on Apr 21, 2008 · this text took effect Aug 28, 1989 · same as today's text

PROHIBITED ACTS; PENALTY

(a) A local public official commits an offense if the official knowingly: (1) violates Section 171.004 ; (2) acts as surety for a business entity that has work, business, or a contract with the governmental entity; or (3) acts as surety on any official bond required of an officer of the governmental entity. (b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

History: Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 40(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 30, 2018 to Nov 08, 2026.

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