Sec. 32.54. FRAUDULENT OR FICTITIOUS MILITARY RECORD. (a) In this section: (1) "Military record" means an enlistment record, occupation specialty, medal, award, decoration, or certification obtained by a person through the person's service in the armed forces of the United States or the state military forces. (2) "State military forces" has the meaning assigned by Section 437.001 , Government Code. (b) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) uses or claims to hold a military record that the person knows: (A) is fraudulent; (B) is fictitious or has otherwise not been granted or assigned to the person; or (C) has been revoked; and (2) uses or claims to hold that military record: (A) in a written or oral advertisement or other promotion of a business; or (B) with the intent to: (i) obtain priority in receiving services or resources under Subchapter G , Chapter 302 , Labor Code; (ii) qualify for a military employment preference under Chapter 657 , Government Code; (iii) obtain a license or certificate to practice a trade, profession, or occupation; (iv) obtain a promotion, compensation, or other benefit, or an increase in compensation or other benefit, in employment or in the practice of a trade, profession, or occupation; (v) obtain a benefit, service, or donation from another person; (vi) obtain admission to an educational program in this state; or (vii) gain a position in state government with authority over another person, regardless of whether the actor receives compensation for the position. (c) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor. (d) If conduct that constitutes an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under any other law, the actor may be prosecuted under this section or the other law.
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