{"id":6179,"date":"2026-11-02T06:15:55","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T06:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/physician-nurse-online-solicitation-charge-texas-license\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T07:22:02","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T07:22:02","slug":"physician-nurse-online-solicitation-charge-texas-license","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/physician-nurse-online-solicitation-charge-texas-license\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor Charged With Online Solicitation of Minor in Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Charged With Online Solicitation of a Minor? Speak With a Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Before You Respond.<\/h1>

Barbieri Law Firm, an all-women Frisco criminal defense firm, defends professionals accused of online sex crimes across Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas. Your first consultation is free, confidential and without obligation.<\/p>

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By Heather Barbieri \u00b7 Published November 2, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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A detective’s call, a warrant, or a protective order: what this page covers<\/h2>\n

Online solicitation of a minor is a felony in Texas, and it can threaten a doctor’s or nurse’s license, job, and family at the same time.<\/p>\n

You have never been in trouble. Now a detective has called, a warrant has been issued, or a protective order has been served. Your first worries are probably your license, your job, your reputation, and what your wife and children will hear.<\/p>\n

This page explains the charge under Texas Penal Code \u00a7 33.021<\/a>. It covers how a criminal case can reach a professional license, what a defense lawyer reviews, what to expect, and the questions a worried professional asks first.<\/p>\n

Each case turns on its own facts and evidence. It defines a minor as someone younger than 17, or someone the actor believes is younger than 17. It also sets out who can commit the offense and what the State must show.<\/p>\n

This page is written for licensed professionals accused after an online chat, an undercover sting, or a report from someone else.<\/p>\n\n

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If a detective has called about a charge that could reach your license and your family, we can talk through your options with you before you say more to police. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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How the criminal case and the license can affect each other<\/h2>\n

A doctor charged with online solicitation of minor in Texas faces a criminal case and a possible license question, and the two are separate matters. Facts from the criminal case can still matter to both.<\/p>\n

Being charged is one stage in a criminal case, and each case turns on its own facts. But what you say, sign, or agree to in the criminal case can matter later if your license comes up for review.<\/p>\n

Timing matters. Early choices about police contact, bond conditions, and evidence review shape the record that exists when a license question arises. Your employer and hospital may learn of the charge in ways you cannot control, so plan for that conversation with counsel. Each decision in the criminal case should be weighed against the license question from the start.<\/p>\n

A plea, testimony, or public court filing can be read by an employer, a hospital, a licensing board, or your family. No lawyer can promise how a licensing agency will respond. The answer turns on the facts of your case.<\/p>\n

What the criminal defense covers for a professional facing this charge<\/h2>\n

The defense starts with the State’s proof: the charging papers, the messages, and the timeline the prosecutor will use.<\/p>\n