Texas Child Pornography Laws

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The definition of child pornography is any visual depictions of sexual conduct involving a minor child. If a person is found to be in possession of child pornography, participated in the production of this sex crime, or sells or transports it, he or she is subject to a lengthy prison sentence, an expensive fine, and registration as a sex offender for the rest of his or her life.

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Texas Child Pornography Statute & Penalties

According to Texas law, an individual commits the crime of possession of child pornography if he or she intentionally or knowingly possesses visual material that depicts a child younger than 18 years old engaging in sexual conduct. Possession of child pornography is considered a third-degree felony, punishable by a prison sentence between two and 10 years and a maximum fine of $10,000.

Furthermore, if a person possesses visual material that contains six or more identical depictions of a child, he or she will be charged with intent to promote child pornography. This crime is a second-degree felony, punishable by a prison sentence between two and 20 years and a fine of up to $20,000.

It is illegal to broadcast, photograph, record, videotape, or transmit any visual image of a child with the intent to arouse or sexually gratify another individual. This offense is a state jail felony, punishable by a jail sentence ranging from 180 days to two years and a fine of up to $10,000.

A person can be charged with sexual performance of a child if he or she authorizes, employs, or induces a person who is under 18 years of age to engage in sexual conduct or sexual performance. This offense is considered a second-degree felony. However, it can be upgraded to a first-degree felony if the victim was under 14 years of age at the time of the offense. A first-degree felony results in a prison sentence ranging from five and 99 years and a fine of up to $10,000.

Lastly, child pornography convictions may also require the defendant to register as a sex offender for the remainder of his or her life.

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