Entry #21727: Homosexual activity in Texas

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RegionTexas
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusIllegal (other penalty)
Start Date1973
End DateJun 25, 2003
DescriptionIn 1973 to 2003, according of the penal code section 21.06, it was ilegal in Texas "homosexual conduct", it was punished with fines of $500
Sourceshttps://www.texasobserver.org/seven-anti-lgbt-laws-that-remain-on-texas-books/

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DescriptionSection 21.06 of the Penal Code, passed in 1973, states that gay sex is illegal in Texas. Under the law, “homosexual conduct” — defined as “deviate sexual intercourse with another individual of the same sex” — is a class-C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500.In 1973 to 2003, according of the penal code section 21.06, it was ilegal in Texas "homosexual conduct", it was punished with fines of $500
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Section 21.06 of the Penal Code, passed in 1973, states that gay sex is illegal in Texas. Under the law, “homosexual conduct” — defined as “deviate sexual intercourse with another individual of the same sex” — is a class-C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500. In 1973 to 2003, according of the penal code section 21.06, it was ilegal in Texas "homosexual conduct", it was punished with fines of $500

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StatusIllegal (other penalty)
Start Date1973
End DateJun 25, 2003
DescriptionSection 21.06 of the Penal Code, passed in 1973, states that gay sex is illegal in Texas. Under the law, “homosexual conduct” — defined as “deviate sexual intercourse with another individual of the same sex” — is a class-C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500.
Sourceshttps://www.texasobserver.org/seven-anti-lgbt-laws-that-remain-on-texas-books/