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What does Texas HB47 do?
Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses.
Signed Into Law
Signed June 20, 2025
HB47
Regular Session
Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses.
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB47: Government Affairs Overview
Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses.
Rep. Donna Howard路House Bill路Regular Session
Business Impact
Who HB47 Affects
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
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Healthcare
Affected business types:
- Hospitals
- Healthcare systems
- Medical practices
- Health insurance providers
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HB47
Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses.
Unanimous Passage
House Vote140 - 0
YEA
100% in favor140 voting
Senate Vote31 - 0
YEA
100% in favor31 voting
Cost Impact
Not assessedEffective
See bill textPrimary Author: Rep. Donna Howard
89th Texas Legislature
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Legislative Timeline
This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
TopicsCounty GovernmentCounty Government--generalCrimesCrimes--against PersonsCrimes--against Persons--sexualCriminal ProcedureCriminal Procedure--sentencing & PunishmentMinorsMinors--crimes AgainstMinors--health & SafetyContinuing EducationCrime VictimsEvidenceForensic TestingPhysician AssistantsSexual AssaultMedical Board, TexasPhysician Assistant Board, TexasSexual Assault Survivors' Task ForceAttorney GeneralHealth & Human Services CommissionState FinancesState Finances--management & Control
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House Authors
Joint Authors
Senate Sponsors
Cosponsors (3)
Bill Text(with markup)
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Related by Topic
- HB1778Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
- HB1422Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and other sex offenses, the offense of continuous sexual abuse, and the prosecution, punishment, and collateral consequences of certain sex offenses; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties; changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for persons convicted of certain sex offenses.
- SB1120Relating to rights of a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim in certain criminal cases involving family violence, sexual or assaultive offenses, stalking, or a violation of a protective order or condition of bond and to the duration of certain protective orders.
- SB2177Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist local law enforcement agencies in solving violent and sexual offenses.
- SB535Relating to the admissibility of evidence regarding a victim's past sexual behavior in prosecutions of certain trafficking, sexual, or assaultive offenses.
Quick Reference
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about HB47
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Who authored HB47?
HB47 was authored by Texas Representative Donna Howard during the Regular Session.
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When was HB47 signed into law?
HB47 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
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What topics does HB47 address?
HB47 addresses topics including county government, county government--general, crimes, crimes--against persons and crimes--against persons--sexual.
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Which Texas businesses are affected by HB47?
HB47 primarily affects healthcare providers and medical facilities. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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