Man Sentenced to Nearly 70 Years for Child Sexual Assault

Francisco Villafranca-Funes, 48, received a lengthy prison term for multiple counts of aggravated sexual assault and indecency with a child.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:54pm

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A 48-year-old man named Francisco Villafranca-Funes was convicted on March 12 of two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and two counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact. He was sentenced to 60 years in prison for each of the aggravated sexual assault charges and 15 years for each of the indecency charges, with all sentences to run concurrently.

Why it matters

This case highlights the Travis County District Attorney's Office's commitment to aggressively prosecuting child sexual abuse crimes and ensuring lengthy prison sentences for offenders. It also underscores the ongoing need for greater awareness, prevention, and support services around the issue of child sexual assault in the local community.

The details

Villafranca-Funes was arrested by the Travis County Sheriff's Office on February 9, 2025 and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child. He was later indicted for these offenses on March 24, 2025. The lengthy prison sentence handed down reflects the severity of the crimes and the district attorney's efforts to hold the perpetrator fully accountable.

  • Villafranca-Funes was arrested on February 9, 2025.
  • He was indicted on March 24, 2025.
  • Villafranca-Funes was convicted on March 12, 2026.

The players

Francisco Villafranca-Funes

A 48-year-old man convicted of two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and two counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact.

Travis County District Attorney's Office

The prosecutorial agency that secured the conviction and lengthy prison sentence for Villafranca-Funes.

Travis County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that arrested Villafranca-Funes in February 2025 on the initial charges.

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What they’re saying

“We will continue to aggressively prosecute those who commit these heinous crimes against children in our community.”

— José Garza, Travis County District Attorney

The takeaway

This case serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of vigilance, reporting, and comprehensive support services to protect vulnerable children from sexual predators in our community. The lengthy prison sentence handed down in this case reflects the district attorney's commitment to seeking justice and ensuring public safety.