Texas Finance Code - Section 59.002. Slander Or Libel Of Bank
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§ 59.002. SLANDER OR LIBEL OF BANK. (a) A person commits
an offense if the person:
(1) knowingly makes, circulates, or transmits to
another person an untrue statement that is derogatory to the
financial condition of a bank located in this state; or
(2) with intent to injure a bank located in this state,
counsels, aids, procures, or induces another person to knowingly
make, circulate, or transmit to another person an untrue statement
that is derogatory to the financial condition of any bank located in
this state.
(b) An offense under this section is a state jail felony.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended
by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 344, § 2.016, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Section: 37.001 37.002 37.003 37.004 37.005 37.006 59.001 59.002 59.003 59.004 59.005 59.006 59.007 59.008 59.009
Last modified: August 10, 2007
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