Sec. 614.041. COLLECTING DEBT FOR ANOTHER; OFFENSE

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(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.

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

                    
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