State and Federal Law

CHAPTER 39. ABUSE OF OFFICE


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This excerpt from the Texas Penal Code outlines various criminal offenses related to the abuse of office by government employees and officials. It establishes legal consequences for the misuse of government property, services, or personnel, as well as the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information for personal gain. The statutes also strictly prohibit official oppression, including the violation of civil rights or engaging in improper sexual conduct with individuals in custody or under state supervision. Additionally, the text defines penalties for failing to report inmate deaths or refusing to comply with federal immigration detainer requests. By classifying these actions from misdemeanors to high-level felonies, the code seeks to ensure accountability and integrity within public administration.

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