Tex. Penal Code Section 38.18
Use of Collision Report Information and Other Information for Pecuniary Gain

(a)

This section applies to:

(1)

information described by Section 550.065 (Release of Certain Information Relating to Collisions)(a), Transportation Code;

(2)

information reported under Chapter 772 (Local Administration of Emergency Communications), Health and Safety Code, other than information that is confidential under that chapter; and

(3)

information contained in a dispatch log, a towing record, or a record of a 9-1-1 service provider, other than information that is confidential under Chapter 772 (Local Administration of Emergency Communications), Health and Safety Code.

(b)

A person commits an offense if:

(1)

the person obtains information described by Subsection (a) from the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas or other governmental entity; and

(2)

the information is subsequently used for the direct solicitation of business or employment for pecuniary gain by:

(A)

the person;

(B)

an agent or employee of the person; or

(C)

the person on whose behalf the information was requested.

(c)

A person who employs or engages another to obtain information described by Subsection (a) from the Department of Public Safety or other governmental entity commits an offense if the person subsequently uses the information for direct solicitation of business or employment for pecuniary gain.

(d)

An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1032, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 709 (H.B. 2190), Sec. 139, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Section 38.18 — Use of Collision Report Information and Other Information for Pecuniary Gain, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.­38.­htm#38.­18 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

38.01
Definitions 38.02
Failure to Identify 38.03
Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transportation 38.04
Evading Arrest or Detention 38.05
Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution 38.06
Escape 38.07
Permitting or Facilitating Escape 38.08
Effect of Unlawful Custody 38.09
Implements for Escape 38.10
Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear 38.11
Prohibited Substances and Items in Correctional or Civil Commitment Facility 38.12
Barratry and Solicitation of Professional Employment 38.13
Hindering Proceedings by Disorderly Conduct 38.14
Taking or Attempting to Take Weapon from Peace Officer, Federal Special Investigator, Employee or Official of Correctional Facility, Parole Officer, Community Supervision and Corrections Department Officer, or Commissioned Security Officer 38.15
Interference with Public Duties 38.16
Preventing Execution of Civil Process 38.17
Failure to Stop or Report Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child 38.18
Use of Collision Report Information and Other Information for Pecuniary Gain 38.19
Failure to Provide Notice and Report of Death of Resident of Institution 38.111
Improper Contact with Victim 38.112
Tampering with Electronic Monitoring Device 38.113
Unauthorized Absence from Community Corrections Facility, County Correctional Center, or Assignment Site 38.114
Contraband in Correctional Facility 38.115
Operation of Unmanned Aircraft over Correctional Facility or Detention Facility 38.122
Falsely Holding Oneself out as a Lawyer 38.123
Unauthorized Practice of Law 38.151
Interference with Police Service Animals 38.152
Interference with Radio Frequency Licensed to Government Entity 38.171
Failure to Report Felony 38.172
Failure to Report Assault, Neglect, or Omission of Care in Certain Group Homes
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 38.18’s source at texas​.gov