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What does Texas SB761 do?
Relating to the offense of sexual assault and to the rights of crime victims, including the enforcement of certain rights of sexual assault victims; authorizing a civil penalty.
Signed Into Law
Signed May 27, 2025
SB761
Regular Session
Relating to the offense of sexual assault and to the rights of crime victims, including the enforcement of certain rights of sexual assault victims; authorizing a civil penalty.
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB761: Government Affairs Overview
Relating to the offense of sexual assault and to the rights of crime victims, including the enforcement of certain rights of sexual assault victims; authorizing a civil penalty.
Sen. Juan Hinojosa·Senate Bill·Regular Session
Business Impact
Who SB761 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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SB761
Relating to the offense of sexual assault and to the rights of crime victims, including the enforcement of certain rights of sexual assault victims; a...
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See bill textPrimary Author: Sen. Juan Hinojosa
89th Texas Legislature
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Related by Topic
- SB836Relating to victims of sex offenses, sex-based human trafficking offenses, or acts of a sexual nature and to the confidentiality of or restrictions on the availability of certain property, material, or information regarding those victims, offenses, or acts.
- 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.
- HB45Relating to the duty of the attorney general to represent the state in the prosecution of the criminal offense of trafficking of persons.
- HB47Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SB761
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Who authored SB761?
SB761 was authored by Texas Senator Juan Hinojosa during the Regular Session.
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When was SB761 signed into law?
SB761 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 27, 2025.
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What topics does SB761 address?
SB761 addresses topics including crime victims compensation, criminal procedure, criminal procedure--general, crime victims and civil remedies & liabilities.
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