A person who knowingly files a false, fictitious, or forged paper, document, contract, affidavit, application, assignment, or other instrument in writing relating to the purchase, sale, or resale of land under this chapter is guilty of a felony and on conviction shall be punished by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for not less than two nor more than 10 years or by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000, or by both.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2675, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.140, eff. September 1, 2009.