Barker v. State

OPINION

CHARLES W. SEYMORE, Justice.

Pursuant to a plea bargain, appellant pleaded “guilty” to the offense of failure to comply with registration requirements of the Texas Sex Offender Registration Program (“SORP”) 1 and “true” to an enhancement allegation. The trial court sentenced appellant to six-years’ confinement. In seven issues, appellant contends SORP violates certain constitutional provisions and his punishment was improperly enhanced. We affirm.

I. Background

In 2001, appellant was convicted twice of indecency with a child by contact. As explained below, appellant is required to comply…