Definition

Sec. 129C.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "act of sexual abuse" means conduct described by: (1) Section 261.001(1)(E), (F), (G), (H), (K), or (L), Family Code; or (2) one or more of the following penal laws: (A) indecency with a child under Section 21.11, Penal Code; (B) sexual assault under Section 22.011, Penal Code; (C) aggravated sexual assault under Section 22.021, Penal Code; (D) sexual performance by a child under Section 43.25, Penal Code; (E) trafficking of persons under Section 20A.02(a)(3), (4), (7), or (8), Penal Code; and (F) compelling prostitution under Section 43.05, Penal Code. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 777 (S.B. 835), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025.