(a) In this section, "common carrier" does not include a pipeline company or express company.
(b) An agent of a common carrier may not with intent to defraud a person:
(1) issue a bill of lading;
(2) incorrectly describe goods or the quantity of goods in a bill of lading; or
(3) issue a bill of lading without authority.
(c) An agent who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this section is a felony punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for a term of not more than 10 years or less than two years.