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Texas Prohibited Consensual Sexual Activity Laws
Overview of Prohibited Consensual Sexual Activity Laws
| Sodomy Laws Applicable to | Same sex |
| Penalty for Sodomy | Pen. 21.06 Homosexual conduct: Class C misdemeanor; Note: found unconstitutional by Laurence v. Texas 1235 ct.2472, 539 U.S. 558 156 L.Ed 2d508 |
| HIV Exposure and Compelled Testing for Offenders | Crim. Proc. §21.31 Upon indictment for felony sex offense or upon request of victim of alleged sex offense, court may order HIV testing of offender |
| Other Crimes Relating to Consensual Sex Acts | Pen. 21.07 Public lewdness: Class A misdemeanor Pen. 21.08 Indecent exposure: Class B misdemeanor Pen. 42.01 Disorderly conduct: Class C misdemeanor |
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