Sec. 171.003.  PROHIBITED ACTS;  PENALTY.  (a)  A local public official commits an offense if the official knowingly:
(1)  violates Section 171.004;
(2)  acts as surety for a business entity that has work, business, or a contract with the governmental entity; or
(3)  acts as surety on any official bond required of an officer of the governmental entity.
(b)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 40(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.