Tex. Pen. Code § 21.01

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 21.01 - Definitions

In this chapter:

(1) "Deviate sexual intercourse" means:

(A) any contact between any part of the genitals of one person and the mouth or anus of another person; or

(B) the penetration of the genitals or the anus of another person with an object.

(2) "Sexual contact" means, except as provided by Section 21.11 or 21.12, any touching of the anus, breast, or any part of the genitals of another person with intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person.

(3) "Sexual intercourse" means any penetration of the female sex organ by the male sex organ.

(4) "Spouse" means a person to whom a person is legally married under Subtitle A, Title 1, Family Code, or a comparable law of another jurisdiction.

Tex. Pen. Code § 21.01

Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 631,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2021.

Amended By Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 268, Sec. 1.124, eff. 9/1/2005.

Amended By Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 739, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2001.

Amended By Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. 9/1/1994

Amended By Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 203, ch. 96, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/1981

Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 373, ch. 168, Sec. 1, eff. 8/27/1979

Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/1974.