New law aims to close sex offender loophole in Texas

Audrii's Law: Texas bill would close sex offender loophole after murder of 11-year-old
Audrii Cunningham's killer, Don Steven McDougal, didn't have to register as a sex offender despite a violent history that included child molestation.
New law aims to close sex offender loophole in Texas after 11-year-old girl murdered
The new bill proposed by an East Texas Republican comes after Audrii Cunningham was brutally murdered last year.
Bill named after 11-year-old murder victim Audrii Cunningham filed in Texas Legislature
The Polk County girl's killer, Don Steven McDougal, didn't have to register as a sex offender despite a violent history that included child molestation.
Texas Legislators Mull Over Audrii's Law to Strengthen Sex Offender Registry After Child's Murder
The Texas Legislature is considering Audrii's Law to strengthen sex offender registry laws after a child's murder.
Audrii’s Law introduced to expand sex offender registry requirements in Texas
Audrii’s Law, introduced in Texas, aims to expand sex offender registry requirements to include individuals convicted of child grooming, inspired by the murder of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham by Don Steven McDougal,
East Texas representative files ‘Audrii’s Law’ in memory of murdered 11-year-old girl
East Texas State Rep. Trent Ashby (R-Lufkin) filled a bill on Wednesday that would require anyone convicted of child grooming to register as a sex offender. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas,
Sex Offender Entrusted to Care for 11-Year-Old Audrii Cunningham Pleads Guilty to Murdering Her, Learns Fate
Don Steven McDougal "has accepted responsibility for his actions in the kidnapping and murder of Audrii Cunningham" and will ...
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No parole, no appeal: McDougal gets life sentence for kidnapping, murder of 11-year-old Polk County girl
The Polk County District Attorney’s Office has announced that Don Steven McDougal, who was charged in the kidnapping and ...
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‘Rot in hell:’ Audrii Cunningham’s family shares incendiary words to killer before accepting plea deal
Don Steven McDougal, charged with the capital murder of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, has accepted a plea deal resulting in ...
Justice for Audrii: Life sentence handed down in tragic 2024 murder case
Don Steven McDougal was sentenced to life for killing 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham last year. He accepted a plea deal that ...
Man who killed 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham gets life in prison after plea agreement
Don Steven McDougal pleaded guilty to capital murder as part of a plea agreement in the death of Audrii Cunningham.
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Audrii Cunningham murder: Don Steven McDougal gets life in prison
Don Steven McDougal, the man charged with capital murder in the death of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, pleaded guilty on ...
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11-year-old Audrii Cunningham's killer takes plea deal putting him in prison for life
In February 2024, 11-year-old Audrii was found dead in a after a dayslong search. Her killer was a friend of her father and ...
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Ashby files HB 2000 in memory of Cunningham
AUSTIN — State Representative Trent Ashby today filed House Bill 2000 in memory of Audrii Cunningham.