TX HB2843

Creates a new civil cause of action allowing sexual assault victims to sue their attacker for damages when the assault results in a pregnancy carried to term

Defendant's acquittal, lack of prosecution, or conviction for a different offense in criminal proceedings cannot be used as a defense against civil liability

Recoverable damages include medical expenses (prenatal, delivery, postnatal care), lost income and earning capacity, other economic damages related to pregnancy/birth/childcare, and noneconomic damages

Noneconomic damages for mental anguish and physical/emotional pain and suffering may be awarded even without economic damages being proven

This civil remedy is cumulative with other legal remedies, including child support actions under the Family Code, and applies to causes of action accruing on or after September 1, 2025