Tex. Utils. Code 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 (Exception in Case of Emergency; Offense)(d).

(b)

An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 18.17(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 184 (S.B. 1217), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 184 (S.B. 1217), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011.

Source: Section 251.203 — Criminal Penalty, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/UT/htm/UT.­251.­htm#251.­203 (accessed Apr. 13, 2024).

Accessed:
Apr. 13, 2024

§ 251.203’s source at texas​.gov