Hallsville Article Definitions ordinance (§ 210.1150)
Chapter 210: Offenses · Article VII. Offenses Concerning Prostitution
As used in this Article, the following terms mean:
DEVIATE SEXUAL INTERCOURSE: Any sexual act involving the genitals of one (1) person and the mouth, hand, tongue, or anus of another person; or any act involving the penetration, however slight, of the penis, the female genitalia, or the anus by a finger, instrument, or object done for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person or for the purpose of terrorizing the victim.
PERSISTENT PROSTITUTION OFFENDER: A person who has been found guilty of two (2) or more prostitution-related offenses.
PROSTITUTION-RELATED OFFENSE: Any violation of State law for prostitution, patronizing prostitution, or promoting prostitution.
SEXUAL CONDUCT: Sexual intercourse, deviate sexual intercourse, or sexual contact.
SEXUAL CONTACT: Any touching of another person with the genitals or any touching of the genitals or anus of another person or the breast of a female person, or such touching through the clothing, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire of any person or for the purpose of terrorizing the victim.
SEXUAL INTERCOURSE: Any penetration, however slight, of the female genitalia by the penis.
SOMETHING OF VALUE: Any money or property, or any token, object or article exchangeable for money or property.
Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 210.1150
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.