Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 260A.013
Bad Faith, Malicious, or Reckless Reporting; Criminal Penalty


(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: Section 260A.013 — Bad Faith, Malicious, or Reckless Reporting; Criminal Penalty, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.­260A.­htm#260A.­013 (accessed May 26, 2025).

Verified:
May 26, 2025

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