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Bestiality

Chapter 21 of the Texas Penal Code sets restrictions and guidelines regarding sexually based offenses in the state of Texas.

“Bestiality”, as per § 21.09 of the Texas Penal Code, occurs when a person knowingly:

Engages in an act involving contact between:

The person’s mouth, anus, or genitals and the anus or genitals of the animal

The person’s anus or genitals and the mouth of the animal.

fondles or touches the anus or genitals of an animal in a manner that is not a generally accepted and otherwise lawful animal husbandry or veterinary practice, including touching through clothing

causes an animal to contact the seminal fluid of the person

inserts any part of a person's body or any object into the anus or genitals of an animal in a manner that is not a generally accepted and otherwise lawful animal husbandry or veterinary practice

possesses, sells, transfers, purchases, or otherwise obtains an animal with the intent that the animal be used for conduct previously described

organizes, promotes, conducts, or participates as an observer of conduct previously described

causes a person to engage or aids a person in engaging in conduct previously described

advertises, offers, or accepts the offer of an animal with the intent that the animal be used in this state for conduct previously described

Bestiality is a state jail felony and carries a punishment of confinement in a state jail for a period ranging from 180 days to 2 years, as well as a fine of up to $10,000. If the offense is committed in the presence of a child younger than the age of 18, it becomes a second degree felony and is punishable by a term of imprisonment ranging from 2-20 years, as well as a fine of up to $10,000.

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State Jail Felony

Confinement in a state jail for not more than two years and not less than 180 days

In addition to confinement, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000

Second Degree Felony

Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 20 years or less than two years

In addition to imprisonment, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000

Punishment Range State Jail Felony Confinement in a state jail for not more than two years and not less than 180 days In addition to confinement, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000 Second Degree Felony Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 20 years or less than two years In addition to imprisonment, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000 Back to Index About Our Firm Contact Us Request a Free Case Evaluation Let Us Put Our Experience to Work for You

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