Rape is a serious crime. Some states do not use the term “rape” to define the crime. In Texas, the term “Sexual Assault” has the same meaning as rape. Review chapter 10 of the OER and chapter 22 of the Texas Penal Code.

1. Define “Statutory Rape” as described in Chapter 10 of the OER.
2. What specific section defines statutory rape in the Texas Penal Code?
3. What is the definition of a “child” for purposes of the offense of “statutory rape” in Texas.
4. For statutory rape, does the age of the suspect affect whether or not an offense has been committed? Explain.
5. If to two children, male and female and both age 15, have sex with each other, have either of them committed a crime in Texas? Which one?
6. Is it possible for a female adult suspect to commit statutory rape of a male victim who is defined as a child?
7. Do males and females receive different punishment for statutory rape?
8. Does society view females who have sex with male children differently that males who have sex with female children? Explain.