Texas Solicitation of Prostitution

[Universal]

Hmmmm, I didn't see that in the Texas Penal code website.
https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/D.../htm/PE.43.htm

[Lovinglifeinaustin]

If you are referring to house bill 2795, I don’t believe it passed. There was another thread on that subject.

https://home.ourhome2.net/showthread...y-to-the-hobby

[Guest 083021-1]

I am referring to HB 1540, signed by both houses of legislature on 5/31, signed by governor on 6/16, effective on 9/1.


Sec. 43.021. SOLICITATION OF PROSTITUTION.
SECTION 29. Sections 43.02(b) and (c-1), Penal Code, are
transferred to Section 43.021, Penal Code, as added by this Act,
redesignated as Sections 43.021(a) and (b), Penal Code,
respectively, and amended to read as follows:
(a) A person commits an offense if the person
knowingly offers or agrees to pay a fee to another person for the
purpose of engaging in sexual conduct with that person or another.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a state
jail felony, except that the offense is:
(1) a felony of the third degree if the
actor has previously been convicted of an offense under Subsection
(a) or under Section 43.02(b), as that law existed before September
1, 2021; or
(2) a felony of the second degree if the person with
whom the actor agrees to engage in sexual conduct is:
(A) younger than 18 years of age, regardless of
whether the actor knows the age of the person at the time of the
offense;
(B) represented to the actor as being younger
than 18 years of age; or
(C) believed by the actor to be younger than 18
years of age.

[Lovinglifeinaustin]

I saw hb 1540 later, but was confused as to what provisions made it to the governor for his signature. I will assume your post is the correct one.

My hobby days may be over, except for my regulars who I can trust.

[MikeD77]

Come September 1 I think a lot of legitimate guys will drop out of the hobby. Some people are just more headline worthy than others. I can just see DAs trying to pump up their numbers and spinning it as reducing trafficking and as doing good in the community while pandering to the churchies that vote.

[old school doc]

Certainly won't be chasing ugly women. If I am caught , I am sure it can be plead to a lower level. Just when you thought legal sex work was on the horizon, they pull this crap.

[Pinkbooty]

I always fuck for free. They pay me to leave 😏

[TinMan]

Thanks for digging up this old chestnut, if only to remind me that my post #17 did NOT age well as it pertains to LE interest in this activity in the DFW area.

[Guest 083021-1]

Hmmmm, I didn't see that in the Texas Penal code website.
https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/D.../htm/PE.43.htm

Likely because it is not currently the law. It will be on Sept 1.

https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB1540/2021