Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 252.062
Criminal Penalties


(a)

A municipal officer or employee commits an offense if the officer or employee intentionally or knowingly makes or authorizes separate, sequential, or component purchases to avoid the competitive bidding requirements of Section 252.021 (Competitive Requirements for Purchases). An offense under this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor.

(b)

A municipal officer or employee commits an offense if the officer or employee intentionally or knowingly violates Section 252.021 (Competitive Requirements for Purchases), other than by conduct described by Subsection (a). An offense under this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor.

(c)

A municipal officer or employee commits an offense if the officer or employee intentionally or knowingly violates this chapter, other than by conduct described by Subsection (a) or (b). An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1250, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.

Source: Section 252.062 — Criminal Penalties, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.­252.­htm#252.­062 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 252.062’s source at texas​.gov