Tex. Gov't Code § 614.041

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 614.041 - Collecting Debt for Another; Offense

(a) A peace officer commits an offense if the officer:

(1) accepts for collection or undertakes the collection of a claim for debt for another, unless the officer acts under a law that prescribes the duties of the officer; or

(2) accepts compensation not prescribed by law for accepting for collection or undertaking the collection of a claim for debt for another.

(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $200 or more than $500.

(c) In addition to the fine, the peace officer may be removed from office.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 614.041

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.