West Virginia state Senator Mike Maroney has been charged with soliciting a prostitute after police allegedly discovered a text chain discussing her 'prices' between them.

The 51-year-old Republican pleaded not guilty during his arraignment at Marshall County Court on Wednesday and paid a $4,500 bond.

The lawmaker, who turned himself into police, is claimed to have discussed prices and set up meetings with accused prostitute Cortnie Clark, aged 30.

He also allegedly sent her a picture of himself smiling along with a message reading 'now can I stop by' after she said she wouldn't meet without a photo of him.

Glen Dale Police who were investigating Clark say two others have already pleaded guilty to soliciting her for sex.

Senator Mike Maroney (left), 51, has been charged with soliciting a prostitute along with other counts. It is alleged that he debated prices and arranged to meet Cortnie Clark (right), 30, over text in Glen Dale, West Virginia

Maroney (above) turned himself in to Glen Dale Police Department but pleaded not guilty to charges read to him during his arraignment on Wednesday

She has been criminally charged by police revealing that she became a prostitute to buy heroin, according to the complaint.

Her attorney didn't immediately return a message left at his office.

Police arrested Clark on June 14 and found more than 4,000 texts on her phone from various numbers, allegedly including Maroney, the Intelligencer reported.

It's claimed that the pair started discussing rates for her services between May 14 - 15, where she told him it was $120 for half-hour or $190 for an hour.

After a photo was requested, he initially declined but later sent her an image on May 16, according to the complaint.

Officers have said he was looking directly into the camera, smiling and wearing a light blue polo shirt in the picture.

It's claimed that he texted: 'OK, sorry, I could be a regular. … I drive by [Glen Dale] on my way home and would like to have an occasional stop,' the Intelligencer wrote.

On June 5, shortly before midnight the complaint wrote that Maroney texted Clark, 'Can I stop by for a massage? Quick in and out.'

The pair discussed a 'car date' for $120 and half an hour after he arrived the two allegedly texted about the vehicle's alarm going off, police said.

The final text between the two of them happened on June 13, when Clark is claimed to have sent a suggestive photograph to Maroney.

Maroney, the Republican state senator for West Virginia is pictured here on the senate floor (left). Since the allegations have emerged, others have urged him to step down

Maroney, describes himself as a father online and is pictured with his kids. He has since been criticized for his 'family values' online with others calling for his resignation

Authorities found used condoms, uncapped hypodermic needles and 'an unimaginable amount' of human feces and urine throughout Clark's house.

Before one of their meetings, she told Maroney her house was messy and he replied he didn't care about a mess, the complaint said.

Maroney did not return a voicemail left on his cellphone. His lawyer, Paul Harris, didn't immediately return a message left at his office.

West Virginia Senate President Mitch Carmichael issued a statement saying the allegations are 'deeply disturbing' and that further statements would be released as the case continues.

Belinda Biafore, the chairwoman of the state Democratic party, is calling for Maroney to be removed from the Senate.

Maroney is the chairman of the Senate committee on health and human resources.

He was charged with soliciting a prostitute, conspiracy, operating a house of ill fame and assignation.