False Report
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⚖️ Texas Law — Charge Details
Up to 180 days in jail + up to $2,000 fine
Texas Penal Code § 37.08 criminalizes knowingly making a false statement to a peace officer or law enforcement employee who is conducting a criminal investigation. A first offense is a Class B Misdemeanor. The offense is elevated to a Class A Misdemeanor when the false report concerns a missing person or the investigation of a felony. Related false-report statutes include § 42.06 (False Alarm or Report) for emergency reports, which can become a State Jail Felony when the false report involves schools, and § 37.09 (Tampering with Evidence) for cases rising to fabrication.
⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements
| If this condition applies… | Charge escalates to | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| False report that a person is missing | Class A Misdemeanor | § 37.08(b) |
| False report relating to investigation of a felony | Class A Misdemeanor | § 37.08(c) |
| False report of an emergency, bomb, or mass-harm threat | Class A Misdemeanor — or State Jail Felony (school/higher education) | § 42.06 |
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