TX SB2798

Extends the statute of limitations for offenses under Chapter 32 of the Penal Code (fraud offenses) from various shorter periods to seven years from the date of commission, consolidating multiple fraud-related crimes under a single limitation period

Adds tampering with physical evidence to the list of felonies with no statute of limitations when the evidence tampered with is a human corpse or is related to criminal homicide

Reorganizes and renumbers provisions within Article 12.01 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to reconcile conflicting amendments made by multiple bills during the 88th Legislature Regular Session (2023)

Specifies that the extended limitations periods do not apply to offenses already barred by limitation before the effective date of September 1, 2025

Passed the Senate 30-1 on April 24, 2025, and the House 138-0 on May 23, 2025