Texas HB2734 creates a criminal offense for making false statements to obtain public assistance program benefits.

Texas HB2734 amends the Penal Code to create a criminal offense for individuals who intentionally or knowingly make materially false or misleading written statements in applications to obtain benefits from public assistance programs. The severity of the offense varies based on the value of the property, benefit, or credit sought, ranging from a Class C misdemeanor for amounts under $100 to a Class B misdemeanor for amounts between $100 and $750, and escalating to higher felony degrees for larger amounts.

Texas HB2734 creates a criminal offense for making false statements to obtain public assistance program benefits.

Texas HB2734 amends the Penal Code to create a criminal offense for individuals who intentionally or knowingly make materially false or misleading written statements in applications to obtain benefits from public assistance programs. The severity of the offense varies based on the value of the property, benefit, or credit sought, ranging from a Class C misdemeanor for amounts under $100 to a Class B misdemeanor for amounts between $100 and $750, and escalating to higher felony degrees for larger amounts.