Online Solicitation of a Minor: How the Law Treats These Cases

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In Houston, Texas, online solicitation of a minor is a serious offense under Texas Penal Code Section 33.021. Individuals aged 17 or older who engage in sexually explicit communication with someone they know or believe to be under 17 can face third-degree felony charges, punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison and fines up […]