Texas 89th Legislature
Sexual Abuse
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 2 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Sexual Abuse Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (3)
Relating 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.
Relating 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.
Relating to court-ordered counseling in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to court-ordered counseling in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to sexually violent predators, to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by sexually violent predators and other persons confined in certain facilities; amending certain sex offender registration requirements; increasing criminal penalties.
Relating to sexually violent predators, to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by sexually violent predators and other persons confined in certain facilities; amending certain sex offender registration requirements; increasing criminal penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on sexual abuse passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 3 laws related to sexual abuse. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of sexual abuse policy in Texas.
- Did sexual abuse bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Sexual Abuse legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 House bills and 1 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most sexual abuse bills?
- The leading authors of sexual abuse legislation include Rep. Lacey Hull (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on sexual abuse issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for sexual abuse legislation?
- Among the 3 sexual abuse bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 2 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to sexual abuse in Texas law?
- Sexual Abuse legislation frequently overlaps with Crimes--against Persons, Crimes--against Persons--sexual, Crimes. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for sexual abuse legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 2 of the 3 sexual abuse bills (67%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on sexual abuse policy.
- When do Texas sexual abuse laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some sexual abuse bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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