Section 252.062 - Criminal Penalties(a) A municipal officer or employee commits an offense if the officer or employee intentionally or knowingly makes or authorizes separate, sequential, or component purchases to avoid the competitive bidding requirements of Section 252.021. An offense under this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor.(b) A municipal officer or employee commits an offense if the officer or employee intentionally or knowingly violates Section 252.021, other than by conduct described by Subsection (a). An offense under this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor.(c) A municipal officer or employee commits an offense if the officer or employee intentionally or knowingly violates this chapter, other than by conduct described by Subsection (a) or (b). An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.Tex. Loc. Gov't. Code § 252.062
Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1250, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/1989. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1987.