CHAPTER 2052. COMBATIVE SPORTS
OCCUPATIONS CODE
TITLE 13. SPORTS, AMUSEMENTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
SUBTITLE B. SPORTS
CHAPTER 2052. COMBATIVE SPORTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 2052.001. LEGISLATIVE DECLARATION. This chapter shall be
liberally construed and applied to promote its underlying
purposes.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Sec. 2052.002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Amateur" means a person who has never received or competed
for any purse or other thing of value, including reimbursement
for expenses related to training or to participation in a
combative sports event, that exceeded the maximum amount
established by an amateur combative sports association.
(2) "Amateur combative sports association" means an organization
that has nonprofit status under the laws of this state or under
federal law and that produces, arranges, advertises, conducts, or
stages combative sports events in which all the contestants are
amateurs.
(3) "Boxing" means to compete with the fists.
(4) "Combative sports" means sports, including boxing,
kickboxing, martial arts, and mixed martial arts, in which
participants voluntarily engage in full contact to score points,
to cause an opponent to submit, or to disable an opponent in a
contest, match, or exhibition. The term does not include student
training or exhibitions of students' skills conducted by martial
arts schools, or associations of schools, where the students'
participation is for health and recreational purposes rather than
competition and where the intent is to use only partial contact.
(5) "Commission" means the Texas Commission of Licensing and
Regulation.
(6) "Contest" means a combative sports engagement in which the
participants strive earnestly to win.
(7) "Department" means the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation.
(8) "Elimination tournament" means a combative sports contest in
which contestants compete in a series of matches until not more
than one contestant remains in any weight category. The term
does not include an event described by Section 2052.110.
(9) "Executive director" means the executive director of the
department or the executive director's designated representative.
(10) "Exhibition" means a combative sports skills demonstration.
(11) "Event" means a contest, match, or exhibition.
(11-a) "Event coordinator" means a person who performs any
function to arrange, conduct, or stage a combative sports event
promoted by another person, other than a permanent full-time
employee of the promoter of the event. The term does not include
an employee of an event coordinator.
(12) "Judge" means a person who is responsible for scoring the
performances of the participants in a match.
(13) "Kickboxing" means to compete by delivering blows with the
fists, arms, feet, legs, or any combination thereof.
(14) "Martial arts" means any one of the individual disciplines
described by rule adopted by the commission in which the
contestants engage in unarmed combat using the applicable
techniques to grapple with, kick, or strike an opponent to win a
contest by causing an opponent to submit or by scoring points
against or disabling an opponent.
(15) "Match" means any contest or exhibition.
(16) "Mixed martial arts" means unarmed combat involving the use
of a combination of techniques from different disciplines of the
martial arts including grappling, kicking, and striking and may
include the use of full, unrestrained physical force.
(17) "Professional combative sports contestant" means a person
who competes in a combative sports event in this state conducted
for a purse or compensation.
(18) "Promoter" means any person who produces, arranges,
advertises, conducts, or stages a combative sports event.
(19) "Referee" means a person who:
(A) is present in the ring during a match; and
(B) exercises general supervision of the match.
(20) "Ringside physician" means an individual licensed to
practice medicine in this state who is registered with the
department.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 7.001, eff. Jan.
1, 2004; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.501(b), eff.
Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
35, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
467, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Sec. 2052.003. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW. Section 51.401 does
not apply to this chapter.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 7.002, eff. Jan. 1,
2004.
SUBCHAPTER B. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 2052.051. ADMINISTRATION OF CHAPTER. The department shall
administer this chapter.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Sec. 2052.052. RULES. (a) The commission shall adopt
reasonable and necessary rules to administer this chapter.
(b) The commission may adopt rules:
(1) governing boxing, kickboxing, martial arts, or mixed martial
arts contests and exhibitions;
(2) establishing reasonable qualifications for an applicant
seeking a license or registration from the department under this
chapter;
(3) recognizing a sanction, medical suspension, or
disqualification of a licensee or registrant by a combative
sports authority in any state, provided that if licensure or
registration is denied based on those actions, an applicant has
an opportunity for a hearing as prescribed by rule;
(4) establishing practice requirements or specialty
certifications that a person licensed to practice medicine in
this state must meet to register as a ringside physician;
(5) requiring a contestant to present with an application for
licensure or license renewal documentation of recent blood test
results that demonstrate whether the contestant is free from
hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, human immunodeficiency
virus, and any other communicable disease designated by
commission rule and providing that a contestant's failure to
provide the required blood test results disqualifies the
contestant;
(6) providing that to participate in any event a contestant must
be free of hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, human
immunodeficiency virus, and any other communicable disease
designated by rule;
(7) requiring that a contestant present with an application for
licensure or license renewal documentation of the results of a
physical examination, including an ophthalmologic examination,
and providing for disqualification of a contestant who is
determined by an examining physician to be unfit;
(8) establishing additional responsibilities for promoters; and
(9) governing regulated amateur events.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 7.004, eff. Jan.
1, 2004.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
35, Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Sec. 2052.053. INVESTIGATIVE AUTHORITY. (a) The executive
director shall investigate allegations of activity that may
violate this chapter.
(b) The executive director may enter, at a reasonable time, a
place of business or an establishment in which activity alleged
to violate this chapter may occur. The executive director is not
required to give advance notice before entering.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 26.064, eff. Sept.
1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.503, eff. Sept.
1, 2003.
Sec. 2052.054. CONTINUING EDUCATION. (a) The commission may
recognize, prepare, or administer continuing education programs
for persons licensed under this chapter.
(b) Participation in a continuing education program under
Subsection (a) is voluntary.
(c) Section 51.405 does not apply to this chapter.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 7.005, eff. Jan.
1, 2004.
Sec. 2052.055. MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (a) The presiding
officer of the commission, with the commission's approval, may
appoint a medical advisory committee to advise the department
concerning health issues for combative sports event contestants.
(b) If the commission elects to appoint an advisory committee,
the commission by rule shall establish:
(1) the number of committee members;
(2) qualifications for appointment to the committee; and
(3) the purpose and duties of the committee.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 7.006, eff. Jan. 1,
2004.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
35, Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.
SUBCHAPTER C. LICENSING, REGISTRATION, AND PERMITS
Sec. 2052.101. PROMOTER LICENSE. A person may not act as a
promoter unless the person holds the appropriate license issued
under this chapter.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
35, Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.
Sec. 2052.102. PROMOTER LICENSE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS. (a)
An applicant for a promoter's license under this chapter must
apply on a form furnished by the executive director.
(b) An application must be accompanied by:
(1) a license fee in an amount set by the commission; and
(2) a surety bond:
(A) subject to approval by the executive director; and
(B) conditioned on the applicant's payment of the tax imposed
under Section 2052.151.
(c) The executive director shall establish the amount of the
surety bond required under Subsection (b). The bond amount may
not be less than $300.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 26.065, eff. Sept.
1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.505, eff. Sept.
1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
35, Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
35, Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2005.
Sec. 2052.107. OTHER COMBATIVE SPORTS LICENSES.Unless a person
holds a license or registration issued under this chapter, the
person may not act as a combative sports:
(1) professional contestant;
(2) manager of a professional contestant;
(3) referee;
(4) judge;
(5) second;
(6) timekeeper;
(7) matchmaker;
(8) ringside physician; or
(9) event coordinator.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 7.008, eff. Jan.
1, 2004.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
35, Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
467, Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.
Sec. 2052.108. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER LICENSES. (a)
An application for a license under Section 2052.107 must be made
on a form furnished by the executive director.
(b) An application must be accompanied by the required license
fee.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 26.066, eff. Sept.
1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.506, eff. Sept.
1, 2003.
Sec. 2052.109. SURETY BOND. (a) A surety bond required under
this subchapter must:
(1) be issued by a company authorized to conduct business in
this state;
(2) comply with the applicable requirements of the Insurance
Code;
(3) be payable to the state for use by the state or a political
subdivision that establishes that the boxing or wrestling
promoter is liable to it for damages, penalties, taxes, or other
expenses resulting from promotional activities conducted in this
state; and
(4) be open to more than one claim, except that the claims may
not exceed the face value of the bond.
(b) A person required to file a surety bond under this
subchapter shall file a new bond annually.
(c) A company that issues a bond shall notify the department in
writing of the cancellation of the bond not later than the 30th
day before the date on which the bond is canceled.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Sec. 2052.110. LICENSE AND BONDING EXCEPTIONS. If the
contestants are amateurs, the licensing and bonding requirements
of this chapter do not apply to:
(1) an event conducted by a college, school, or university that
is part of the institution's athletic program in which only
students of educational institutions participate;
(2) an event which is conducted by a troop, battery, company, or
unit of the Texas National Guard or a law enforcement agency and
in which only members of military or law enforcement
organizations participate; or
(3) an event which is conducted by an organization of the
Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games, or the Pan-American Games
and in which participants train or compete for advancement to or
within the games.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 7.009, eff. Jan.
1, 2004; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.507, eff. Sept.
1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
35, Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2005.
Sec. 2052.111. DENIAL OF APPLICATION. The executive director
may deny an application for a license or registration if:
(1) the applicant does not meet the qualifications for the
license or registration; or
(2) after conducting an investigation and providing an
opportunity for a hearing, the executive director determines that
the applicant has violated this chapter or a rule adopted under
this chapter.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 26.067, eff. Sept.
1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.507, eff. Sept.
1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
35, Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2005.
Sec. 2052.113. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIRED FOR CLOSED CIRCUIT
TELECAST. A person who exhibits in this state a simultaneous
telecast of a live, spontaneous, or current combative sports
event on a closed circuit telecast in which a fee is charged for
admission to the telecast must:
(1) hold a promoter's license under this chapter; and
(2) obtain a permit for the closed circuit telecast.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
35, Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2005.
Sec. 2052.114. LICENSE, REGISTRATION, AND PERMIT TERM AND
RENEWAL. (a) A license, registration, or permit issued under
this chapter is valid for one year after the date of issuance.
(b) The holder of a license, registration, or permit may renew
the license, registration, or permit by paying a renewal fee and
complying with other renewal requirements prescribed by
department rule before the expiration date. The department shall
issue a renewal certificate to the holder at the time of renewal.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 7.010, eff. Jan. 1,
2004.
Sec. 2052.115. PROMOTER RESPONSIBILITIES. For each promoted
event, a promoter shall:
(1) assure that all contestants scheduled to participate are
licensed before the event;
(2) provide that an ambulance, serviced by at least two
emergency medical technicians, is present on the premises where
the event is held;
(3) provide for a physical examination of each contestant that
complies with rules adopted under this chapter; and
(4) comply with all commission rules.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 7.010, eff. Jan. 1,
2004.
Sec. 2052.116. AMATEUR COMBATIVE SPORTS ASSOCIATION
REGISTRATION. A person may not act as an amateur combative
sports association unless the person is registered under this
chapter.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
35, Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2005.
Sec. 2052.117. AMATEUR COMBATIVE SPORTS ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION
REQUIREMENTS. (a) An applicant for registration as an amateur
combative sports association must apply on a form acceptable to
the executive director.
(b) An application must be accompanied by:
(1) a registration fee in the amount set by the commission;
(2) proof of compliance with requirements established by rule
for:
(A) insurance; and
(B) surety bonds, if any;
(3) a copy of the rules of the association establishing
standards of conduct for contestants and officials; and
(4) proof that the association is recognized or organized as a
nonprofit organization under the laws of this state or has such
status under federal law.
(c) Rules of the association must be approved by the department.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
35, Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2005.
SUBCHAPTER D. GROSS RECEIPTS TAX
Sec. 2052.151. IMPOSITION AND RATE OF TAX. (a) A tax is
imposed on a person who:
(1) conducts a combative sports event in which a fee is charged
for admission to the event; or
(2) exhibits in this state a simultaneous telecast of a live,
spontaneous, or current combative sports event on a closed
circuit telecast, in which a fee is charged for admission to the
telecast.
(b) The tax is three percent of the gross receipts obtained from
the sale of tickets to the event, plus three percent of gross
receipts received from sales of broadcast rights or $30,000,
whichever is less.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 7.011, eff. Jan.
1, 2004.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
35, Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2005.
Sec. 2052.152. TAX REPORT AND PAYMENT. (a) A person on whom a
tax is imposed under Section 2052.151, not later than three
business days after the end of the event or telecast for which
the tax is due, shall submit to the department a verified report
on a form acceptable to the department stating:
(1) the number of tickets sold to the event;
(2) the ticket prices charged;
(3) the gross price charged for the sale or lease of
broadcasting, television, and motion picture rights without any
deductions for commissions, brokerage fees, distribution fees,
advertising, or other expenses or charges; and
(4) the amount of gross receipts obtained from the event.
(b) The person shall attach to the report a cashier's check,
check, or money order payable to this state in the amount of the
tax imposed on the event covered by the report.
(c) The department may audit a report filed under Subsection
(b).
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 7.012, eff. Jan.
1, 2004.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
35, Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2005.
Sec. 2052.153. CLOSED CIRCUIT TELECAST. A person exhibiting a
simultaneous telecast of a live, spontaneous, or current
combative sports event on a closed circuit telecast that occurs
in Texas in which a fee is charged for admission to the
exhibition:
(1) must:
(A) be a promoter; and
(B) obtain a permit for each telecast exhibited; and
(2) shall comply with the tax provisions of Sections 2052.151
and 2052.152.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
35, Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2005.
SUBCHAPTER F. OTHER COMBATIVE SPORT REGULATIONS
Sec. 2052.251. GLOVES. A combative sports event contestant
shall wear gloves of the type and weight specified by commission
rule, unless the commission by applicable rule requires or
permits contestants to not wear gloves.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 7.015, eff. Jan.
1, 2004.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
35, Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2005.
Sec. 2052.252. REGULATED AMATEUR EVENTS. (a) This section
applies to an amateur combative sports event, other than an event
described by Section 2052.110, in which a fee is charged for
admission to the event.
(b) The amateur combative sports association sponsoring or
producing the event shall register with the department not later
than 30 days before the date the event begins.
(c) The event may take place only if the executive director
approves the event not later than seven days before the date the
event begins.
(d) Each contestant in the event must have been a member of the
amateur combative sports association for the 30-day period
immediately preceding the date the event begins and must be a
member on the date of the event.
(e) The amateur combative sports association shall determine the
amateur standing of the event contestants and shall establish
training programs consisting of at least 30 days of training for
each contestant.
(f) The event is subject to the supervision of the executive
director.
(g) Each contestant participating in the event must be examined
by a licensed physician within a reasonable time before the event
begins. A licensed physician must be present at ringside during
the entire event.
(h) A professional combative sports contestant licensed under
this chapter may not participate as a contestant in the event.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 7.016, eff. Jan.
1, 2004; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.510, eff. Sept.
1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
35, Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2005.
Sec. 2052.253. KICKBOXING. A professional kickboxing event must
be fought on the basis of the contestants' best efforts.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Sec. 2052.254. ELIMINATION TOURNAMENTS. An elimination
tournament may not be conducted in this state.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
35, Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2005.
SUBCHAPTER G. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES; CRIMINAL OFFENSE
Sec. 2052.3015. PROMOTER PENALTY FOR LATE LICENSE. A promoter
who does not comply with Section 2052.115(1) in a timely manner
is subject to a penalty under this chapter for each contestant
who obtains a license less than 72 hours before an event in which
the contestant is scheduled to participate.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 7.017, eff. Jan. 1,
2004.
Sec. 2052.302. WITHHOLDING OF PURSE AND FORFEITURE OF PURSE.
(a) The executive director may order a promoter to withhold any
purse or other funds payable to the holder of a license or
registration under this chapter if it appears more likely than
not that the holder has violated this chapter or a rule adopted
under this chapter.
(b) The promoter shall surrender any purse or funds withheld as
provided by Subsection (a) to the executive director on demand.
Not later than the fifth working day after the event, the
department shall notify in writing the promoter and any person
from whom a sum was withheld of the date of a hearing to
determine whether all or part of the purse or funds withheld
should be forfeited to the state. The hearing must be scheduled
for a date not later than the 10th day after the date of the
notice. Not later than the 10th day after the date of the
hearing, the executive director shall enter an order with
findings of fact and conclusions of law determining whether all
or part of the purse or funds should be forfeited. Any funds not
forfeited shall be distributed to the persons entitled to the
funds.
(c) Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, a
proceeding under this section shall be conducted in the manner
provided by Chapter 2001, Government Code.
(d) A person aggrieved by an order entered under this section
may appeal the order by filing a petition in a district court in
Travis County in the manner provided by Chapter 2001, Government
Code.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 7.018, eff. Jan.
1, 2004; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.511, eff. Sept.
1, 2003.
Sec. 2052.303. CIVIL PENALTY; INJUNCTION. (a) A court may
assess a civil penalty against a person who violates this chapter
or a rule adopted under this chapter. The amount of the penalty
may not exceed $1,000 for each violation.
(b) The attorney general or the department may file a civil suit
to:
(1) assess and recover a civil penalty under Subsection (a); or
(2) enjoin a person who violates or threatens to violate this
chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter from continuing the
violation or threat.
(c) Venue for a suit filed under Subsection (b) is in a district
court in Travis County.
(d) A civil penalty assessed under this section shall be paid to
this state.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Sec. 2052.304. PETITION FOR REVIEW. (a) A person may seek
review of a decision or an order of the executive director or the
commission under this chapter by filing a petition for review in
a district court in Travis County.
(b) Chapter 2001, Government Code, governs any proceeding under
this section.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 7.019, 7.020(5),
eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
Sec. 2052.308. APPEAL. (a) The petitioner or executive
director may appeal a final judgment of a court conducting a
review under this subchapter in the same manner as a civil
action.
(b) The executive director is not required to file an appeal
bond.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 26.069, eff. Sept.
1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.515, eff. Sept.
1, 2003.
Sec. 2052.309. CRIMINAL OFFENSE. (a) A person commits an
offense if the person violates this chapter or a rule adopted
under this chapter.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.