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TX HJR25
Joint Resolution
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Ann Johnson
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Article I of the Texas Constitution to allow personal injury lawsuits to be filed at any time for injuries arising from sexual offenses against children, eliminating existing statutes of limitations
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Defines covered sexual offenses to include sexual assault of a child, aggravated sexual assault of a child, continuous sexual abuse of a young child, indecency with a child, and sexual conduct with a trafficked child
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Includes trafficking-related offenses where a child is caused to engage in sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, indecency, continuous sexual abuse, or compelling prostitution
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Requires the proposed constitutional amendment be submitted to Texas voters at an election on November 4, 2025
Legislative Description
Proposing a constitutional amendment eliminating the statute of limitations for suits for personal injury arising from certain sexual offenses against a child.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
3/3/2025