SB194 New Indecent Assault Law

SB194 new indecent assault law. §22.012, without the other’s consent, and with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire:

• Touches the anus, breast, or any part of the genitals

• Touches another with the anus, breast, or any part

• Exposes or attempts to expose another’s genitals, pubic area, anus, buttocks, or female areola or

• Causes another to contact the blood, seminal fluid, vaginal fluid, saliva, urine, or feces of any person.

CLASS A MISDEMEANOR effective immediately.