Felony Restrictions by Code

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» Code of Criminal Procedure

Article 62.001. Sex Offender Registration Program — Reportable Conviction Or Adjudication

(5) "Reportable conviction or adjudication" means a conviction or adjudication, including an adjudication of delinquent conduct or a deferred adjudication, that, regardless of the pendency of an appeal, is a conviction for or an adjudication for or based on:

(A) a violation of Section 21.02 (Continuous sexual abuse of young child or children), 21.11 (Indecency with a child), 22.011 (Sexual assault), 22.021 (Aggravated sexual assault), or 25.02 (Prohibited sexual conduct), Penal Code;
(B) a violation of Section 43.05 (Compelling prostitution), 43.25 (Sexual performance by a child), or 43.26 (Possession or promotion of child pornography), Penal Code;
(C) a violation of Section 20.04(a)(4) (Aggravated kidnapping), Penal Code, if the actor committed the offense or engaged in the conduct with intent to violate or abuse the victim sexually;
(D) a violation of Section 30.02 (Burglary), Penal Code, if the offense or conduct is punishable under Subsection (d) of that section and the actor committed the offense or engaged in the conduct with intent to commit a felony listed in Paragraph (A) or (C);

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.001


Note(s) Regarding This Legislation:

During the 79th Legislature (2005), HB 867 changed Art. 62.01(d) to 62.001.

During the 82nd Legislature (2009), SB 24 Sec. 2.10 amended Art. 62.001, though the bill did not amend Art. 62.001(d)(5).

Other Note(s):

Under certain conditions, a person who commits a crime with the intent to commit a felony involving a sexual act is required to participate in the Sex Offender Registration Program.