Tex. Util. Code § 251.203

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 251.203 - Criminal Penalty

(a) A person commits an offense if:

(1) the person without authorization from the owner or operator of the facility intentionally removes, damages, or conceals a marker or sign giving information about the location of a Class A underground facility; and

(2) the marker or sign gives notice of the penalty for intentional removal, damage, or concealment of the marker or sign.

(a-1) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or recklessly violates Section 251.155(d).

(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

Tex. Util. Code § 251.203

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 184 (S.B. 1217), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011

Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 184 (S.B. 1217), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 18.17(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.