ELECTRONIC ACCESS INTERFERENCE

Sec. 33.022. ELECTRONIC ACCESS INTERFERENCE. (a) A person, other than a network provider or online service provider acting for a legitimate business purpose, commits an offense if the person intentionally interrupts or suspends access to a computer system or computer network without the effective consent of the owner. (b) An offense under this section is a third degree felony. (c) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the person acted with the intent to facilitate a lawful seizure or search of, or lawful access to, a computer, computer network, or computer system for a legitimate law enforcement purpose. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 684 (H.B. 9 ), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.