Texas Statutes
§ 234.140 — EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS.
Texas § 234.140
JurisdictionTexas
Code LGLocal Government Code
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Bluebook
Tex. Local Government Code Code Ann. § 234.140 (2026).
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Sec. 234.140. EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS.
(a)This subchapter does not legalize any activity prohibited under the Penal Code or other state law.
(b)A person's compliance with this subchapter, including operating a game room under a license or permit issued under this chapter, is not a defense to prosecution for an offense under Chapter 47 , Penal Code.
(c)A person who is subject to prosecution under Section 234.138 and any other law may be prosecuted under either or both laws.
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Legislative History
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1284 (H.B. 2123 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
Nearby Sections
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§ 234.001
DEFINITIONS.§ 234.003
EXCEPTIONS.§ 234.004
CIVIL PENALTY.§ 234.051
DEFINITIONS.§ 234.052
APPLICABILITY.§ 234.101
DEFINITIONS.§ 234.102
AUTHORITY TO REGULATE.§ 234.103
INJUNCTION.§ 234.104
CIVIL PENALTY.§ 234.105
CRIMINAL PENALTY.§ 234.106
CUMULATIVE EFFECT.§ 234.107
EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS.§ 234.131
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