TX HB5074

Extends the statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits arising from sexual offenses against children or disabled individuals from 30 years to 35 years after the cause of action accrues

Creates a new chapter governing lawsuits against non-perpetrators (owners, operators, or employees of businesses/organizations) when the abuse occurred while the victim was under the care of an organization with a "safe environment program"

Defines "safe environment program" as requiring criminal background checks every 5 years, mandatory employee training on sexual abuse reporting every 5 years, and reporting allegations to the Department of Family and Protective Services or law enforcement

Requires claimants suing non-perpetrators to prove their case by "clear and convincing evidence" (a higher standard than typical civil cases) and limits the statute of limitations to 30 years for these specific claims

Caps damages against non-perpetrators at $250,000 per single occurrence and $1 million per claimant, while waiving sovereign and governmental immunity up to these limits