Mac,the mayor of a small Texas town,is eating lunch at a local diner.Josh,a friend of his,joins him at the table for a visit.When the two are ready to leave,Josh says,"Let me pay for your lunch." Mac thanks him.Under these facts,both Mac and Josh have violated the bribery statute.

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Accepting a meal from a friend, without any evidence of intent to influence a public decision or action, does not typically constitute bribery under legal standards. Bribery generally requires an intent to influence an official act or decision in exchange for the benefit.

Mac,the Mayor of a Small Texas Town,is Eating Lunch at a Local