Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 252.005: AGENT ISSUING ORDER BILL OF LADING IN DUPLICATE OR SET OF PARTS.

Where this section sits in the code

BUSINESS AND COMMERCE CODE
TITLE 7. RECEIPTS, DOCUMENTS OF TITLE, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS
CHAPTER 252. BILLS OF LADING

(a) Except where customary in overseas transportation, an agent of a common carrier may not knowingly issue or aid in issuing an order bill of lading in duplicate or in a set of parts.

(b) An agent who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this section is a felony punishable by:

(1) imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for a term of not more than five years; and

(2) a fine not to exceed $5,000.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

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