TX HB2753

Expands the definition of sexual harassment to include conduct creating an "abusive" working environment, in addition to existing categories of intimidating, hostile, or offensive environments

Allows individuals to file civil lawsuits for sexual harassment without first filing a complaint with the Texas Workforce Commission or waiting for the administrative process to conclude

Establishes a 2-year statute of limitations for sexual harassment civil actions, measured from the date the unlawful conduct occurred when no administrative complaint was filed

Removes existing damage caps ($50,000-$300,000 based on employer size) for sexual harassment cases, instead subjecting them to general punitive damages limits under the Civil Practice and Remedies Code

Explicitly extends retaliation protections to individuals who oppose, report, file complaints about, or participate in proceedings related to sexual harassment claims

Applies only to conduct occurring on or after September 1, 2025