. . . . . "SUBCHAPTER J. PENALTIESSec. 161.401. PENALTY FOR CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS. Any person, seller, veteran, or appraiser who knowingly makes, utters, publishes, passes, or uses any false, fictitious, or forged paper, document, contract, affidavit, application, assignment, or other instrument in writing in connection with or pertaining to any transaction under this chapter is guilty of a felony and on co" .