TX SB535

Prohibits admission of reputation or opinion evidence regarding a victim's past sexual behavior in prosecutions for trafficking, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, indecency with a child, continuous sexual abuse, and indecent assault offenses

Bars evidence of specific instances of a victim's past sexual behavior unless the court conducts an in camera examination and finds the probative value outweighs unfair prejudice to the victim

Allows limited exceptions for evidence that rebuts scientific/medical evidence, concerns past sexual behavior with the defendant to prove consent, relates to victim motive or bias, is admissible for impeachment under Rule 609, or is constitutionally required

Requires courts to seal and preserve records of in camera examinations as part of the case file

Disapproves Rule 412 of the Texas Rules of Evidence and takes effect September 1, 2025, applying to proceedings commencing on or after that date