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Tex. Penal Code § 33.022 — Electronic access interference

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 33: COMPUTER CRIMES, Texas Penal Code.

Full text of Tex. Penal Code § 33.022

Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.

Tex. Penal Code § 33.022Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

(a) A person, other than a network provider or online service provider acting for a legitimate business purpose, commits an offense if the person intentionally interrupts or suspends access to a computer system or computer network without the effective consent of the owner. (b) An offense under this section is a third degree felony. (c) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the person acted with the intent to facilitate a lawful seizure or search of, or lawful access to, a computer, computer network, or computer system for a legitimate law enforcement purpose.

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