User:Fabrickator/Texas age of consent

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The age of consent in Texas is 18, based on Texas statute 43.25(b). which makes it a crime to "induce" a person under age 18 to engage in sexual conduct.

The statute provides no definition of "induce", so it therefore has its ordinary meaning, which is more or less to persuade.

objections
There are multiple (generally obvious) reasons why people believe that 17 is the age of consent, which will be justified on various grounds. Such objections should be addressed.


 * but some other source says it's 17
 * but another statute says it's 17
 * but this statute is only about performance

confirmations
Mainly, references to applicable court opinions.

CriminalDefenseLawyer
See Texas Statutory Rape Laws.

Why is this source inaccurate?

There is no mention of Texas 43.25 Sexual Performance by a Child, in spite of the fact that this law criminalizes sexual activities (based on age) which do not necessarily involve a performance.

Varghese Summersett
See What is the Age of Consent in Texas?

Why is this source inaccurate?

The only mention of Texas 43.25 Sexual Performance by a Child is with respect to its close-in-age provision, i.e. no mention that this law criminalizes sexual activities (based on age) which do not necessarily involve a performance.

IMO, this page the Varghese Summersett page has other inaccuracies, but one is enough.