Rigging Publicly Exhibited Contest

Chapter 32 of the Texas Penal Code defines offenses relating to fraud.

“Rigging Publicly Exhibited Contest”, as per § 32.44 of the Texas Penal Code, occurs when a person, with intent to affect the outcome (including the score) of a publicly exhibited contest:

(1) he offers, confers, or agrees to confer any benefit on, or threatens harm to:

A. a participant in the contest to induce him not to use his best efforts; or

B. an official or other person associated with the contest; or

(2) he tampers with a person, animal, or thing in a manner contrary to the rules of the contest.

An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

Punishment Range

Misdemeanor A

Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year
Fine not to exceed $4,000
Both such fine and confinement

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