New Texas Laws Expand Definitions of Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse

By Kevin L. Collins | Published October 1, 2021 | Posted in Criminal Law, sex crime | Tagged Tags: sexual abuse, sexual assault, Texas Penal Code | Comments Off on New Texas Laws Expand Definitions of Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse

Texas has toughened its laws on sex offenses by adding to the types of conduct that can be prosecuted as sexual assault or sexual abuse. The statutory changes, which took effect on September 1, 2021, address a broad range of conduct and target people in certain professions that involve close working relationships with potential victims. Read More

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