Online Solicitation of a Minor
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⚖️ Texas Law — Charge Details
2–20 years in prison + up to $10,000 fine
Texas Penal Code § 33.021 makes it a felony for an adult to use the internet or electronic communications to solicit a minor to engage in sexual conduct, or to send sexually explicit material to a minor. Soliciting a minor under 17 is a Second-Degree Felony; when the minor is under 14, it becomes a First-Degree Felony carrying up to life in prison. Travis County law enforcement frequently conducts sting operations targeting this offense.
⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements
| If this condition applies… | Charge escalates to | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Minor is under 14 years of age | First-Degree Felony — 5–99 years or life | § 33.021(f) |
| Solicitation involves explicit sexual conduct | Second-Degree Felony at minimum | § 33.021(c) |
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Michael Stephen Lodwick
Online Solicitation of a Minor
Travis Co.
Felix Alvarez-Morales
Online Solicitation of a Minor
Bond: $15,000
Travis Co.
Jeremiah Cortezz Dowling
Online Solicitation of a Minor
Bond: $5,000
Travis Co.
Jose Tomas Lindo-Torres
Online Solicitation of a Minor
Bond: $10,000
Travis Co.
Gildardo Jr Ortiz
Online Solicitation of a Minor
Bond: $15,000
Travis Co.
Gerardo Lopez
Online Solicitation of a Minor
Bond: $8,000
Travis Co.
Obed Geremias Canastuj-Gomez
Online Solicitation of a Minor
Bond: $20,000
Travis Co.
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