Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 234.140 - Effect on Other Laws(a) This subchapter does not legalize any activity prohibited under the Penal Code or other state law.(b) A person's compliance with this subchapter, including operating a game room under a license or permit issued under this chapter, is not a defense to prosecution for an offense under Chapter 47, Penal Code.(c) A person who is subject to prosecution under Section 234.138 and any other law may be prosecuted under either or both laws.Tex. Loc. Gov't. Code § 234.140
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1284,Sec. 1, eff. 6/14/2013.