State and Federal Law

CHAPTER 34. MONEY LAUNDERING


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The provided text outlines the legal framework for money laundering according to the Texas Penal Code. It defines criminal activity as any felony-level offense and provides an expansive list of what constitutes funds, ranging from physical cash to digital currencies and securities. Individuals commit a crime when they knowingly conceal, transfer, or invest money derived from illegal acts, even if they do not know the specific details of the underlying crime. The statute establishes a grading system for punishments based on the total monetary value involved, categorizing offenses from state jail felonies to first-degree felonies. Additionally, the law provides legal defenses for legitimate law enforcement actions and certain attorney-client transactions, while protecting financial institutions from civil liability when assisting authorities. Finally, it permits the Attorney General to support local prosecutors in managing these financial crime cases.

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