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

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 260A.013: BAD FAITH, MALICIOUS, OR RECKLESS REPORTING; CRIMINAL PENALTY.

Where this section sits in the code

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
TITLE 4. HEALTH FACILITIES
SUBTITLE B. LICENSING OF HEALTH FACILITIES
CHAPTER 260A. REPORTS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION OF RESIDENTS OF CERTAIN FACILITIES

(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.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 7 (S.B. 7), Sec. 1.05(c), eff. September 28, 2011.

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