(a) This article applies to a defendant charged with an offense under any of the following provisions of the Penal Code, if committed against a child younger than 18 years of age:
(1) Chapter 20A (Trafficking of Persons), 21 (Sexual Offenses), 22 (Assaultive Offenses), or 43 (Public Indecency); or
(2) § 25.02 (Prohibited Sexual Conduct).

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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 17.41

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

(b) Subject to Subsections (c) and (d), a magistrate shall require as a condition of bond for a defendant charged with an offense described by Subsection (a) that the defendant not:
(1) directly communicate with the alleged victim of the offense; or
(2) go near a residence, school, or other location, as specifically described in the bond, frequented by the alleged victim.
(c) A magistrate who imposes a condition of bond under this article may grant the defendant supervised access to the alleged victim.
(d) To the extent that a condition imposed under this article conflicts with an existing court order granting possession of or access to a child, the condition imposed under this article prevails for a period specified by the magistrate, not to exceed 90 days.