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1 sty 2024 · Texas Penal Code - PENAL § 21.02. Continuous Sexual Abuse of Young Child or Disabled Individual. (1) “Child” has the meaning assigned by Section 22.011 (c). (2) “Disabled individual” has the meaning assigned by Section 22.021 (b). (B) a disabled individual. (8) compelling prostitution under Section 43.05.
Sec. 21.02. CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF YOUNG CHILD OR DISABLED INDIVIDUAL. (a) In this section: (1) "Child" has the meaning assigned by Section 22.011 (c). (2) "Disabled individual" has the meaning assigned by Section 22.021 (b). (B) a disabled individual. (8) compelling prostitution under Section 43.05.
For purposes of this section, “act of sexual abuse” means any act that is a violation of one or more of the following penal laws: (1) aggravated kidnapping under Section 20.04 (Aggravated Kidnapping) (a)(4), if the actor committed the offense with the intent to violate or abuse the victim sexually;
The Penal Code classifies the Texas Continuous Sexual Abuse law under Title 5 “Offenses Against the Person,” Chapter 21 “Sexual Offenses.” Learn more about the Texas offense of Continuous Sexual Abuse of Young Child or Disabled Individual below.
Failure to report suspected child abuse and neglect is a criminal offense (Texas Family Code, Section 261.109). To report to DFPS, call the 24-hour, toll-free abuse hotline at 1-800-252-5400 from anywhere in the United States to report abuse or neglect that happened in Texas.
Suspect Emotional Abuse When You See: Over compliance or low self-esteem caused by scapegoating or verbal abuse by caregivers ; Severe depression, anxiety, or aggression ; Lagging in physical, emotional, and intellectual development
What is TX PENAL § 21.02? TX PENAL § 21.02 is a law in Texas that makes it a crime for someone to continuously sexually abuse a child or children. This law is very serious and is meant to protect children from harm.
