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Charged With Indecency With a Child by Contact in Texas? Get a Clear Defense Review Now<\/h1>

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By Heather Barbieri \u00b7 Published October 19, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Indecency With a Child by Contact Defense Lawyer in Texas<\/h2>\n

If you need an indecency with a child by contact defense lawyer in Texas, start by knowing the charge. Contact-based indecency with a child is a second-degree felony under Texas law. This page explains what the state must prove, what a defense review covers, and how the first steps work. Barbieri Law Firm is a Frisco, Texas criminal defense firm. It defends professionals accused of sex crimes and assaultive offenses in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth, and across Texas.<\/p>\n\n

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What Indecency with a Child by Contact Means Under Texas Law<\/h2>\n

Indecency with a child by contact is sexual contact with a child younger than 17, committed with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person. The offense is defined in Texas Penal Code \u00a7 21.11<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Under Texas Penal Code \u00a7 21.11<\/a>, a person commits an offense if, with a child younger than 17 years of age, the person engages in sexual contact with the child or causes the child to engage in sexual contact. It applies whether or not the person knows the child’s age.<\/p>\n

Sexual contact means touching the anus, breast, or any part of the genitals of a child, including through clothing. The touching must be done with intent to arouse or gratify sexual desire. The statute also covers touching any part of the child’s body with the accused person’s anus, breast, or genitals, under the same intent rule.<\/p>\n

Know which grade you face. Contact is a second-degree felony. Exposure, under subsection (a)(2), is a third-degree felony. A second-degree felony carries 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n

Intent is often the central question. The state must prove the touching was done for sexual purposes. A defense review tests that element against the actual facts.<\/p>\n

Who This Defense Is For<\/h2>\n

This defense is for adults accused of contact-based indecency with a child, especially those whose work or volunteer role involves minors.<\/p>\n