FALSE STATEMENT — Texas Code § OC.165.154

Texas Code § OC.165.154 — FALSE STATEMENT. Reproduced from the official The Texas Constitution, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ OC.165.154. FALSE STATEMENT

FALSE STATEMENT; OFFENSE. (a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly makes a false statement: (1) in the person's application for a license; or (2) under oath to obtain a license or to secure the registration of a license to practice medicine. (b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor unless the actor's intent is to defraud or harm another, in which event the offense is a state jail felony. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 827 (H.B. 1998 ), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: official Texas text · Last verified 2026-08-27

At a glance

  • Citation: The Texas Constitution § OC.165.154
  • Jurisdiction: Texas
  • Code: The Texas Constitution
  • Subject: FALSE STATEMENT
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

Verify the text

Statute text is transcribed from the official The Texas Constitution. Confirm it against the primary source before relying on it:

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed Texas attorney.

Common questions

What is the source of The Texas Constitution § OC.165.154?

The text above is transcribed from the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutes of Texas. The official publisher link appears under "Verify the text" on this page.

What subject does The Texas Constitution § OC.165.154 address?

It addresses "FALSE STATEMENT". Read the section together with the surrounding provisions listed under "Nearby provisions" for the full picture.

Is The Texas Constitution § OC.165.154 still in force?

Statutes are amended, repealed, and renumbered every session. Confirm the current version at the official Texas source before relying on this text.

Can this page be used as legal advice?

No. This is a reference transcription for research. Applying Texas law to your facts requires a licensed Texas attorney who can review the specifics.

Nearby provisions in Texas