Tex. Penal Code Section 33.022
Electronic Access Interference

(a)

A person, other than a network provider or online service provider acting for a legitimate business purpose, commits an offense if the person intentionally interrupts or suspends access to a computer system or computer network without the effective consent of the owner.

(b)

An offense under this section is a third degree felony.

(c)

It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the person acted with the intent to facilitate a lawful seizure or search of, or lawful access to, a computer, computer network, or computer system for a legitimate law enforcement purpose.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 684 (H.B. 9), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.

Source: Section 33.022 — Electronic Access Interference, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.­33.­htm#33.­022 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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