25.04. Enticing a Child
(a) A person commits an offense if, with the intent to interfere with the lawful custody of a child younger than 18 years, he knowingly entices, persuades, or takes the child from the custody of the parent or guardian or person standing in the stead of the parent or guardian of such child.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor, unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the actor intended to commit a felony against the child, in which event an offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.
Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.
Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 685, 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/pe/pe0002500.html#pe005.25.04
I was browsing through the Texas State Statues and happened across this. I seem to recall someone relating an experience where the CO approached his/her son and told him that he did not have to listen to his parents and that he should join the JWs even if his parent did not approve. As we all know... this almost always results in the child running away from home and moving in with a JW family.
I wonder if this CO could be charged in the state of Texas?