Penalty

Tex. Government Code § 2161.231, under Chapter 2161. Historically Underutilized Businesses.

Tex. Government Code § 2161.231

Sec. 2161.231. PENALTY. (a) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) intentionally applies as a historically underutilized business for an award of a purchasing contract or public works contract under this subtitle; and (2) knows the person is not a historically underutilized business. (b) An offense under this section is a third degree felony. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. SUBCHAPTER F. SUBCONTRACTING