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TX - Texas Legislature Considers New Sexting Bill

Original Article 03/26/2011 Child pornography laws are aimed at protecting children. However, the phenomenon of teen 'sexting' has put legislators in a difficult position. Child pornography laws are aimed at protecting children; by criminalizing the possession and distribution of child pornography, lawmakers aim to eliminate the harm to children when such materials are created. The penalties are steep--under Texas laws, possessing images of those under the age of 18 engaging in sexual conduct is a felony. Federal convictions result in long sentences. A child pornography conviction in any court will result in lifetime sex offender registration. However, the phenomenon of teen 'sexting' has put legislators in a difficult position. The practice of 'sexting'--teens creating and sending sexually explicit text messages to one another--is on the rise...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sex Offender Issues on March 26, 2011 (boomark / email).