Tex. Human Resources Code Section 101A.264
Criminal Penalty


(a)

A person commits an offense if the person:

(1)

by act or omission, wilfully interferes or attempts to interfere with the state long-term care ombudsman or a representative attempting to perform official duties; or

(2)

commits or attempts to commit an act of retaliation or reprisal against any resident or employee of a long-term care facility for filing a complaint or providing information to the state long-term care ombudsman or a representative.

(b)

An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

(c)

The commission shall ensure that criminal sanctions will be initiated only after all administrative procedures are exhausted.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.361, eff. April 2, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 900 (H.B. 3564), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.

Source: Section 101A.264 — Criminal Penalty, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HR/htm/HR.­101A.­htm#101A.­264 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).

Accessed:
Apr. 29, 2024

§ 101A.264’s source at texas​.gov