CRIMINAL PENALTY.

(a) A person commits an offense if: (1) the person without authorization from the owner or operator of the facility intentionally removes, damages, or conceals a marker or sign giving information about the location of a Class A underground facility; and (2) the marker or sign gives notice of the penalty for intentional removal, damage, or concealment of the marker or sign. (a-1) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or recklessly violates Section 251.155(d). (b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.