Tex. Gov't Code Section 402.033
Reporting Fraudulent Activities


(a)

In this section:

(1)

“Authorized governmental agency” means:

(A)

the attorney general;

(B)

a local or state law enforcement agency of this state or a federal law enforcement agency;

(C)

a prosecuting attorney of the United States or of a county or judicial district of this state; or

(D)

the Department of Public Safety, the Texas Department of Insurance, the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner, the Texas Department of Banking, the credit union department, the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, the Texas Real Estate Commission, the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, or the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

(2)

“Fraudulent activity” means any act that constitutes a violation of a penal law and is part of an attempt or scheme to defraud any person.

(b)

If a person determines or reasonably suspects that fraudulent activity has been committed or is about to be committed, the person shall report the information to an authorized governmental agency. If a person reports the information to the attorney general, the attorney general shall notify an appropriate law enforcement agency with jurisdiction to investigate the fraudulent activity. If a financial institution or person voluntarily or pursuant to this section reports fraudulent activity to an authorized governmental agency, the financial institution or person may not notify any person involved in the fraudulent activity that the fraudulent activity has been reported, and the authorized governmental agency who has any knowledge that such report was made shall not disclose to any person involved in the fraudulent activity that the fraudulent activity has been reported. Any financial institution or person that makes a voluntary report of any possible violation of law or regulation to an authorized governmental agency shall not be liable to any person under any law or regulation of the state or the United States for such report.

(c)

This section does not eliminate or diminish any common law or statutory privilege or immunity.

(d)

An authorized governmental agency may share confidential information or information to which access is otherwise restricted by law with one or more other authorized governmental agencies. Except as provided by this subsection, confidential information that is shared under this subsection remains confidential and legal restrictions on access to the information apply.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 285 (H.B. 716), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.
Renumbered from Government Code, Section 402.031 (Preparation of Landowner’s Bill of Rights Statement) by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 27.001 (Bond)(20), eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 709 (H.B. 2840), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 553 (S.B. 526), Sec. 1(b), eff. September 1, 2017.

Source: Section 402.033 — Reporting Fraudulent Activities, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­402.­htm#402.­033 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

402.001
Assistants
402.002
Register
402.003
Report
402.004
Admission, Agreement, or Waiver
402.005
Acceptance of Gifts, Grants, and Forfeited Assets
402.006
Fees
402.007
Payment to Treasury
402.008
Office
402.009
Authority to Employ and Commission Peace Officers
402.010
Legal Challenges to Constitutionality of State Statutes
402.021
Representation of State
402.023
Corporate Charters
402.024
Defense of District Attorney or Grand Juror
402.025
Property Transactions
402.026
Inspection of Accounts
402.027
Forms
402.028
Assistance to Prosecuting Attorneys
402.029
Notice of Attorney of Record
402.030
Participation by Fathers
402.031
Preparation of Landowner’s Bill of Rights Statement
402.033
Reporting Fraudulent Activities
402.034
Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinating Council
402.035
Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force
402.036
Support Adoption Account
402.037
Support Adoption Advisory Committee
402.038
Transnational and Organized Crime Division
402.039
Domestic Violence High Risk Teams Grant Program
402.041
Definition
402.042
Questions of Public Interest and Official Duties
402.043
Questions Relating to Actions in Which the State Is Interested
402.044
Questions Relating to Bonds
402.045
Limitation
402.0212
Provision of Legal Services--outside Counsel
402.0213
Appearance Through Videoconferencing Technology
402.0231
Corporate Integrity Unit
402.0241
Defense of Local Entities in Suits Related to Immigration Detainer Requests
402.0281
Internet Service Provider Database
402.0351
Required Posting of Human Trafficking Signs by Certain Entities

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 402.033’s source at texas​.gov