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Tex. Penal Code § 21.01 — Definitions

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 21: SEXUAL OFFENSES, Texas Penal Code.

Full text of Tex. Penal Code § 21.01

Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.

Tex. Penal Code § 21.01Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

In this chapter: (1) "Deviate sexual intercourse" means: (A) any contact between any part of the genitals of one person and the mouth or anus of another person; or (B) the penetration of the genitals or the anus of another person with an object. (2) "Sexual contact" means, except as provided by Section 21.11 or 21.12 , any touching of the anus, breast, or any part of the genitals of another person with intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person. (3) "Sexual intercourse" means any penetration of the female sex organ by the male sex organ. (4) "Spouse" means a person to whom a person is legally married under Subtitle A, Title 1, Family Code, or a comparable law of another jurisdiction.

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