Texas Statutes
§ 260A.013 — BAD FAITH, MALICIOUS, OR RECKLESS REPORTING; CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Texas § 260A.013
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Code HSHealth and Safety Code
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Bluebook
Tex. Health and Safety Code Code Ann. § 260A.013 (2026).
Text
Sec. 260A.013. BAD FAITH, MALICIOUS, OR RECKLESS REPORTING; CRIMINAL PENALTY.
(a)A person commits an offense if the person reports under this chapter in bad faith, maliciously, or recklessly.
(b)An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
(c)The criminal penalty provided by this section is in addition to any civil penalties for which the person may be liable.
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Legislative History
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 7 (S.B. 7 ), Sec. 1.05(c), eff. September 28, 2011.
Nearby Sections
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§ 260A.001
DEFINITIONS.§ 260A.003
CONTENTS OF REPORT.§ 260A.006
NOTICE.§ 260A.007
INVESTIGATION AND REPORT OF DEPARTMENT.§ 260A.008
CONFIDENTIALITY.§ 260A.009
IMMUNITY.§ 260A.010
PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS.§ 260A.011
CENTRAL REGISTRY.§ 260A.012
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