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Waco case prompts Texas lawmaker to push for minimum jail time in child sexual assault plea deals
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk Dominique Leh , as published by KXXV
· June 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This gap allowed a lawyer to avoid certain consequences.
A recent case in Waco has brought attention to a gap in Texas law. This gap allowed a lawyer to avoid certain consequences. A state representative is now working to change the law. The goal is to require minimum jail time for certain crimes. Further details about the proposed changes and the case that prompted them are available from KXXV.
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Category: local Published: June 8, 2026 Source: KXXV Reading time: 1 min
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