Section 101A.264 - Criminal Penalty(a) A person commits an offense if the person:(1) by act or omission, wilfully interferes or attempts to interfere with the state long-term care ombudsman or a representative attempting to perform official duties; or(2) commits or attempts to commit an act of retaliation or reprisal against any resident or employee of a long-term care facility for filing a complaint or providing information to the state long-term care ombudsman or a representative.(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.(c) The commission shall ensure that criminal sanctions will be initiated only after all administrative procedures are exhausted.Tex. Hum. Res. Code § 101A.264
Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 900,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2017.Added by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 4.361, eff. 4/2/2015.