1. (a) A person required by Section 167.028 of this code to make a written statement commits an offense if the person:

   1. (1) fails or refuses to make the statement in accordance with that section; or
   2. (2) makes a false statement under that section.
2. (b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously convicted under this section, in which event the offense is a Class B misdemeanor.

Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1452, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.

Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 836, Sec. 61, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 548, Sec. 26, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.