KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office has apprehended a local man on a second-degree felony charge of Indecency With a Child by Sexual Contact, as confirmed by public jail records.
Brent Daniel Osteen, age 31, was taken into custody on October 29, 2025, following the issuance of a warrant on the same day. He was booked into the Kaufman County Jail at 4:12 p.m. and is currently housed in unit B10A-06. The Sheriff’s Office is both the arresting and charging agency.
According to jail records, the alleged offense occurred on April 1, 2025. Osteen’s bond has been set at $100,000.
Under Texas law, Indecency With a Child by Sexual Contact is classified as a second-degree felony, punishable by 2 to 20 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and may require sex-offender registration upon conviction.
At this time, no additional case information has been released, and authorities have not indicated whether further charges will be filed. As with all criminal matters, Osteen is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
What Happens After a Felony Arrest in Kaufman County?
In Forney spoke with Forney lawyer Robert Guest about what happens after an arrest in Kaufman County. Mr. Guest said "After an arrest, a defendant is booked into jail and must appear before a magistrate, who informs them of the charges, sets bond, and advises them of their rights."
How does bond work in Kaufman?
"A bond amount is established to ensure the defendant returns to court. In this case, bond is $100,000, which may involve a bondsman posting the amount. If a defendant makes bond on a serious felony offenses the judge will impose bond conditions such as staying away from the victim and their family. Defendant can also be required to report to pre trial services where they are closely monitored while on bond."
What is the next step in a felony case?
"Felony cases are sent to the District Attorney for intake. They have a special prosecutor for crimes against children in Kaufman County. Most cases will then proceed to a grand jury. The grand jury reviews evidence to determine if there is sufficient cause to formally indict."
How long does the process take?
"There is no set amount of time. How fast a felony case moves depends on many factors such as evidence collection, lab work, victim interviews, etc."
