“To impersonate” is generally understood to mean “to pretend to be anotier person.” One who
honestly believes that els entitled (o the tle of the office under whlch he acts lacks the requisite
intent and, thus, cannot be found guilty under Section 37.11(a). See Stahmann v. State, 70 $.W.2d
709, 709 (Tex.Crim. App. 1934) (interpreting the predecessor statute).
Ii Defendant’s current position as CEO and Presideat of the Community Emergeacy Response Team
Garden Ridge/Natural bridge, UNA. which operates as a volunteer fire department entitled him to
alm that he was a fireman. Or, if lls Dellef that he was a volunteer fireman caused him to act without
pretense, Then he could not have been impersonating, and any indictment will fail to allege a crime for
which Defendant can be prosecuted.