Tex. Penal Code Section 39.01
Definitions


In this chapter:

(1)

“Law relating to a public servant’s office or employment” means a law that specifically applies to a person acting in the capacity of a public servant and that directly or indirectly:

(A)

imposes a duty on the public servant; or

(B)

governs the conduct of the public servant.

(2)

“Misuse” means to deal with property contrary to:

(A)

an agreement under which the public servant holds the property;

(B)

a contract of employment or oath of office of a public servant;

(C)

a law, including provisions of the General Appropriations Act specifically relating to government property, that prescribes the manner of custody or disposition of the property; or

(D)

a limited purpose for which the property is delivered or received.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.

Source: Section 39.01 — Definitions, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.­39.­htm#39.­01 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 39.01’s source at texas​.gov