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Hoffman Registered, Bar Can’t Discipline; Jail Law Proposed

6/12/2026

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Officials placed Adam Dean Hoffman on sex-offender registry for fifteen years despite his Texas plea.
Deputy Adam Arko warned Hoffman that missing registration deadline could trigger a violation.
State Rep. Pat Curry proposes Texas law to set jail time for child sexual-assault admissions.
Texas State Bar cannot discipline Hoffman because his plea reduced the charge.
Hoffman has not filed the resignation paperwork with Texas Supreme Court, leaving his license active.

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Officials placed Adam Dean Hoffman on sex-offender registry for fifteen years despite his Texas plea.
Deputy Adam Arko warned Hoffman that missing registration deadline could trigger a violation.
State Rep. Pat Curry proposes Texas law to set jail time for child sexual-assault admissions.
Texas State Bar cannot discipline Hoffman because his plea reduced the charge.
Hoffman has not filed the resignation paperwork with Texas Supreme Court, leaving his license active.