Felony Offenses in the Texas Penal Code

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Texas Penal Code, Section 25.031 - Agreement to Abduct from Custody

CHAPTER 25. OFFENSES AGAINST THE FAMILY

§ 25.031. AGREEMENT TO ABDUCT FROM CUSTODY.
        (a) A person commits an offense if the person agrees, for remuneration or the promise of remuneration, to abduct a child younger than 18 years of age by force, threat of force, misrepresentation, stealth, or unlawful entry, knowing that the child is under the care and control of a person having custody or physical possession of the child under a court order or under the care and control of another person who is exercising care and control with the consent of a person having custody or physical possession under a court order.
        (b)  An offense under this section is a state jail felony.

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