Craddick Files Bill To Battle Sexting
By: Dylan Brooks
Updated: February 14, 2011
AUSTIN -- Representative Tom Craddick has filed a bill in the Texas House to battle a growing problem among teenagers in the Lone Star State.
The bill would make "sexting" -- or texting sexually explicit pictures -- illegal in Texas. As it stands now, anyone caught sending or receiving these messages could face felony child porn charges. But House Bill 1309 would make sexting a misdemeanor.
Teens would have to take part in a sexting education program, but they could get the charges wiped from their record and would not have to register as a sex offender. Also, any minor who admits to getting any sexually explicit text within two days would not be prosecuted.
The bill would make "sexting" -- or texting sexually explicit pictures -- illegal in Texas. As it stands now, anyone caught sending or receiving these messages could face felony child porn charges. But House Bill 1309 would make sexting a misdemeanor.
Teens would have to take part in a sexting education program, but they could get the charges wiped from their record and would not have to register as a sex offender. Also, any minor who admits to getting any sexually explicit text within two days would not be prosecuted.
