Indecency
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⚖️ Texas Law — Charge Details
2–20 years prison + $10,000 fine (contact); 2–10 years (exposure)
Indecency with a Child under Texas Penal Code § 21.11 prohibits engaging in sexual contact with a child under 17 years old, or exposing one's genitals to a child under 17 with intent to arouse or gratify sexual desire. Sexual contact is a Second-Degree Felony (2–20 years); exposure is a Third-Degree Felony (2–10 years). Both require lifetime sex offender registration upon conviction. The offense does not require physical touching for the exposure variant — communication or presence with intent is sufficient. A 'Romeo and Juliet' affirmative defense may apply in very limited circumstances when the defendant is no more than three years older than the child.
⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements
| If this condition applies… | Charge escalates to | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual contact with a child under 17 | Second-Degree Felony — 2–20 years, $10,000 fine | § 21.11(a)(1) |
| Exposure of genitals to a child under 17 | Third-Degree Felony — 2–10 years, $10,000 fine | § 21.11(a)(2) |
| Child victim under 14 (continuous sexual abuse) | First-Degree Felony — 25 years to life (separate charge under § 21.02) | § 21.02 |
| Habitual felony offender | Enhanced to 25 years to life | § 12.42(d) |
| Conviction | Lifetime sex offender registration required (Texas SORA) | Ch. 62 CCP |
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