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Tex. Local Government Code § 171.003

PROHIBITED ACTS; PENALTY

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Tex. Local Government Code § 171.003, PROHIBITED ACTS; PENALTY, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/690187
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(a) A local public official commits an offense if the official knowingly: (1) violates Section 171.004; (2) acts as surety for a business entity that has work, business, or a contract with the governmental entity; or (3) acts as surety on any official bond required of an officer of the governmental entity. (b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.