The state of Texas is especially ruthless when it comes to sex-related crimes committed against minors. This is especially true to charges of aggravated sexual assault against a child per §22.021 of the Penal Code. While sex-related crimes are always taken seriously, these are viewed as especially heinous by law enforcement and prosecutors when the victim is under the legal age of consent. Under Chapter 22 of Assaultive Offenses, §22.021, the crime of aggravated sexual assault is addressed.