(a) A person commits an offense if, with an intent to deceive and an intent to obtain a benefit, the person knowingly:
(1) makes a false statement about a horse or greyhound race to another person; or
(2) offers, agrees to convey, or conveys false information about a horse or greyhound race to another person.
(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
(c) An offense under this section is a state jail felony if:
(1) the actor:
(A) is a license holder under this subtitle or a commission member or employee; and
(B) knowingly represents that a commission member or employee or a person licensed by the commission is the source of the false information; or
(2) the false statement or information was contained in racing selection information provided to the public.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.