TX HB1975

Evidence collected during forensic medical examinations of sexual assault victims cannot be used to prosecute victims for misdemeanors or drug offenses, and courts must seal related materials including visual images and recordings after proceedings conclude

Expands protections for invasive visual recordings (Section 21.15, Penal Code) to all victims, removing the previous restriction that applied only to children under 14 years old

Creates new discovery procedures requiring defendants to file motions at least 30 days before trial to access confidential or privileged communications in sex offense cases, with courts conducting in camera review for exculpatory evidence only

Prohibits electronic transmission or broadcasting of court proceedings involving sex offenses, human trafficking, or protective orders when evidence depicts sexual acts, unless the victim, prosecutor, and defendant all provide express consent

Exempts from public disclosure electronic information obtained from devices (phones, computers, storage media) during investigation or prosecution of sex offenses and sex-based human trafficking, allowing prosecutors and law enforcement to redact without attorney general approval

Allows victims to submit pseudonym forms directly to prosecutors' offices in addition to law enforcement agencies, with requirements for agencies to share forms and substitute pseudonyms in all records