Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
FINANCE CODE |
Title 5. PROTECTION OF CONSUMERS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES |
Chapter 392. DEBT COLLECTION |
Subchapter E. DEFENSE, CRIMINAL PENALTY, AND CIVIL REMEDIES |
Sec. 392.402. CRIMINAL PENALTY
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person violates this chapter.
(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500 for each violation.
(c) A misdemeanor charge under this section must be filed not later than the first anniversary of the date of the alleged violation.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.