Can You Go to Jail for Lying to the Police Understanding Texas Perjury Laws

Under Texas Penal Code § 37.02, perjury occurs when someone makes a false statement under oath or swears to something they know is not true. This can happen in court, during a deposition, or even in a sworn police statement. The penalty? A Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine.