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Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action	Subjects
HB 3788	88-0 (2023)	Author: Garcia, Josey \| et. al.	Relating to school district policies on dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment; providing an administrative penalty.	House: Youth Health & Safety, Select	Left pending in committee	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Education--School Districts \| Minors--Crimes Against \| PEACE OFFICERS \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT \| SEXUAL HARASSMENT \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING \| STALKING
HB 375	87-0 (2021)	Author: Smith, Reggie \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the prosecution of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of young child or disabled individual; creating a criminal offense.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/21	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1307	87-0 (2021)	Author: González, Mary \| et. al. Sponsor: Menéndez, José \| et. al.	Relating to the care of pregnant women in county jail or in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.	House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/21	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Health--General \| PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SHERIFFS \| Women
HB 3110	87-0 (2021)	Author: Meyer, Morgan \| et. al.	Relating to possession or promotion of child sexual abuse material; increasing a criminal penalty; changing eligibility for community supervision.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 806	87-0 (2021)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the care of pregnant women in county jail or in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Health--General \| PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SHERIFFS \| Women
HB 111	86-0 (2019)	Author: González, Mary \| et. al. Sponsor: Fallon, Pat \| et. al.	Relating to public school policy and training for public school employees addressing the prevention of sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and other maltreatment of certain children.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Education--School Districts \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| Minors--Crimes Against \| Minors--Health & Safety \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 403	86-0 (2019)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees and the superintendent of an independent school district regarding sexual abuse, human trafficking, and other maltreatment of children.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/19	\| CHILD ABUSE \| CONTINUING EDUCATION \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1498	86-0 (2019)	Author: Metcalf, Will	Relating to the prosecution of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a young child or children.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1509	86-0 (2019)	Author: Calanni, Gina	Relating to consent instruction and instruction on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking for certain public school students.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--School Districts \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| Minors--Health & Safety \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 2866	86-0 (2019)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to certain investigation and evaluation information regarding certain child-care facilities, homes, and programs.	House: Human Services	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Day Care \| Electronic Information Systems \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Family--Child Protection \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Minors--Crimes Against \| PARENTAL NOTIFICATION \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 3121	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bowers, Rhetta	Relating to an interim study of suits affecting the parent-child relationship in cases involving abuse and other harmful conduct engaged in by a party.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| CHILD ABUSE \| CHILD CUSTODY \| CONSERVATORSHIP \| EVIDENCE \| Family--Child Protection \| Family--Family Violence \| Family--Parent & Child \| Legislature \| Minors--Health & Safety \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3177	86-0 (2019)	Author: Smith, Reggie	Relating to the prosecution of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a child or disabled individual; creating a criminal offense.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 4345	86-0 (2019)	Author: Sanford, Scott \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to liability for disclosing certain information regarding sexual misconduct by an employee, volunteer, or independent contractor of a charitable organization.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
SB 458	86-0 (2019)	Author: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees and the superintendent of an independent school district regarding sexual abuse, human trafficking, and other maltreatment of children.	Senate: Education	Left pending in committee	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 705	86-0 (2019)	Author: Watson, Kirk \| et. al. Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to certain investigation and evaluation information regarding certain child-care facilities, homes, and programs.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Day Care \| Electronic Information Systems \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Family--Child Protection \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Minors--Crimes Against \| PARENTAL NOTIFICATION \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1080	85-0 (2017)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to certain procedural measures in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship to protect a child against child neglect or physical or sexual abuse.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	Laid on the table subject to call	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Family--Child Protection \| Family--Parent & Child \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 2222	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hunter, Todd \| et. al.	Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain victims of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Laid on the table subject to call	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Family--Family Violence \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| Protection of Personal Information \| PROTECTIVE ORDERS \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT \| STALKING
HB 2645	85-0 (2017)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the development of a program and training for public schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking and participation by the human trafficking prevention task force in that development.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| Minors--Health & Safety \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 2960	85-0 (2017)	Author: Parker, Tan \| et. al.	Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain trafficking and sexual offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| Electronic Information Systems \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 256	85-0 (2017)	Author: Taylor, Van \| et. al. Sponsor: Hunter, Todd \| et. al.	Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain victims of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Family--Family Violence \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| Protection of Personal Information \| PROTECTIVE ORDERS \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT \| STALKING
SB 495	85-0 (2017)	Author: Uresti, Carlos Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to certain procedural measures in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship to protect a child against child neglect or physical or sexual abuse.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Family--Child Protection \| Family--Parent & Child \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 1700	85-0 (2017)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to uniform reporting of information concerning protective orders, concerning magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and concerning conditions of bond imposed on a person awaiting trial in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Family--Family Violence \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| PROTECTIVE ORDERS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT \| STALKING \| STATE BAR OF TEXAS \| SUPREME COURT
SB 2039	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the development and use of instructional modules and training for public schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking and participation by the human trafficking prevention task force in that development.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	See remarks for effective date	\| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| Minors--Health & Safety \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1102	84-0 (2015)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1447	84-0 (2015)	Author: Dale, Tony \| et. al. Sponsor: Rodríguez, José	Relating to protective orders for certain victims of sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration	Effective on 9/1/15	\| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crime Victims Compensation \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| PROTECTIVE ORDERS \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT \| STALKING
HB 2409	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| County Government--General \| Family--Family Violence \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| PROTECTIVE ORDERS \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT \| STALKING \| Weapons
HB 2645	84-0 (2015)	Author: Blanco, César \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving family violence and to the violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, or stalking case.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/15	\| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Family--Family Violence \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT \| STALKING
HB 2677	84-0 (2015)	Author: González, Mary	Relating to training for employees of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and other maltreatment of certain children.	House: Public Education	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Minors--Crimes Against \| Minors--Health & Safety \| SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 113	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Van	Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 144	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| Minors--Crimes Against \| PROSTITUTION \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 630	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodríguez, José \| et. al. Sponsor: Dale, Tony	Relating to protective orders for certain victims of sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/15	\| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| PROTECTIVE ORDERS \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT \| STALKING
SB 950	84-0 (2015)	Author: Uresti, Carlos Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to certain procedural measures in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship to protect a child against child neglect or physical or sexual abuse.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Family--Child Protection \| Family--Parent & Child \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 8	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al. Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia \| et. al.	Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses related to trafficking of persons and to certain protections for victims of trafficking of persons.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/13	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| Minors--Crimes Against \| PROSTITUTION \| PROTECTIVE ORDERS \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1228	83-0 (2013)	Author: Dukes, Dawnna \| et. al. Sponsor: Davis, Wendy \| et. al.	Relating to consideration by the court of sexual abuse and conduct that constitutes sexual assault in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/13	\| Courts--General \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Family--Child Protection \| Family--Parent & Child \| PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2374	83-0 (2013)	Author: Cortez, Philip \| et. al.	Relating to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of recipients of home health services; creating an offense; providing penalties.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services	\| Aging \| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| ELDER ABUSE \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health Care Providers \| HOME HEALTH CARE \| Nursing Homes \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 2404	83-0 (2013)	Author: Wu, Gene	Relating to consideration by the court of sexual abuse and conduct that constitutes sexual assault in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Family--Child Support \| Family--Parent & Child \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1402	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to access to records and certain information in those records regarding a child placed for adoption.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services	Placed on General State Calendar	\| ADOPTION \| CHILD ABUSE \| Family--Parent & Child \| FOSTER CARE \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 2701	82-0 (2011)	Author: Eiland, Craig	Relating to sexual abuse and child molestation training and examination for employees of certain programs for minors held on campuses of institutions of higher education; providing penalties.	House: Higher Education	Placed on General State Calendar	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Minors--Crimes Against \| Minors--Health & Safety \| SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 218	82-0 (2011)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna	Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the operation of the child protective services and foster care systems.	House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/11	\| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Family--Child Protection \| Family--Parent & Child \| FOSTER CARE \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| Minors--Crimes Against \| PROTECTIVE ORDERS \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 471	82-0 (2011)	Author: West, Royce \| et. al. Sponsor: Parker, Tan	Relating to public school, child-placing agency, and day-care center policies addressing sexual abuse and other maltreatment of children.	House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Day Care \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--School Districts \| Human Services--Child Services \| Minors--Health & Safety \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1414	82-0 (2011)	Author: Duncan, Robert Sponsor: Eiland, Craig	Relating to sexual abuse and child molestation training and examination for employees of certain programs for minors held on campuses of institutions of higher education; providing penalties.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective on 9/1/11	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Minors--Crimes Against \| Minors--Health & Safety \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 597	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the admissibility in certain proceedings of certain hearsay statements made by a young child or disabled individual.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Subcommittee members named	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Criminal Procedure--Trial \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EVIDENCE \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 3751	81-0 (2009)	Author: Gallego, Pete \| et. al. Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence \| et. al.	Relating to the conditions of bond for a defendant charged with committing certain offenses against a child and to the denial of bail pending trial with respect to certain defendants who violate those conditions.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/09	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 83	81-0 (2009)	Author: Nelson, Jane \| et. al. Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to a right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of certain sex offenses or domestic violence; providing a penalty.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 1/1/10	\| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1381	81-0 (2009)	Author: Shapiro, Florence \| et. al.	Relating to the conditions of bond for a defendant charged with committing certain offenses against a child and to the denial of bail pending trial with respect to certain defendants who violate those conditions.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Co-author authorized	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 283	80-0 (2007)	Author: Brown, Betty	Relating to investigations and decisions regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of persons with disabilities by employees at certain facilities.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Human Services--General \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| State Employees
HB 436	80-0 (2007)	Author: Madden, Jerry	Relating to the creation of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a child, the prosecution and punishment of that offense, and the consequences of a conviction for that offense.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1264	80-0 (2007)	Author: Peña, Aaron	Relating to the admissibility of evidence of other similar offenses in the prosecution of certain sexual offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--Trial \| EVIDENCE \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 78	80-0 (2007)	Author: Shapiro, Florence \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a child, the prosecution and punishment of that offense, and the consequences of a conviction for that offense.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Left pending in committee	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 460	80-0 (2007)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to the admissibility of evidence of other similar offenses in the prosecution of certain sexual offenses.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--Trial \| EVIDENCE \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 674	79-0 (2005)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to the statute of limitations for suits alleging sexual abuse.	House: Civil Practices	Meeting cancelled	\| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 22	79-0 (2005)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the care and custody of foster children and the duties and responsibilities of the Health and Human Services Commission and the Department of Family and Protective Services concerning the care and custody of those children.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| CHILD ABUSE \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Family--Child Protection \| FOSTER CARE \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--Child Services \| Mental Health & Mental Retardation \| MISSING CHILDREN \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 62	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wise, Miguel	Relating to the use of visual aids in the prosecution of certain offenses committed against or witnessed by a child.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| CHILD WITNESSES \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 66	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wise, Miguel	Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecutions of certain sexual offenses committed against children.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--Trial \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1355	78-0 (2003)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the statute of limitations for suits alleging sexual abuse.	House: Civil Practices	Left pending in committee	\| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 669	78-0 (2003)	Author: Ogden, Steve Sponsor: Woolley, Beverly	Relating to the investigation of certain reports of child abuse or neglect.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/03	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Family--Child Protection \| Law Enforcement \| PEACE OFFICERS \| SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 1898	78-0 (2003)	Author: Deuell, Bob \| et. al.	Relating to the offense of aggravated sexual assault against a person with mental retardation.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Co-author authorized	\| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Mental Health & Mental Retardation \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 147	77-0 (2001)	Author: Wise, Miguel	Relating to the use of visual aids in the prosecution of certain offenses committed against or witnessed by a child.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| CHILD WITNESSES \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 360	77-0 (2001)	Author: Wise, Miguel \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the abuse of a child.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/01	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 636	77-0 (2001)	Author: Turner, Sylvester \| et. al.	Relating to sexual assault prevention and crisis services.	House: Judicial Affairs	No action taken in committee	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION & CRISIS SERVICE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 140	77-0 (2001)	Author: Moncrief, Mike \| et. al. Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to a determination of conservatorship of, or rights to possession of or access to, a child by a person who has a history of abuse or neglect.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/01	\| CHILD ABUSE \| CHILD CUSTODY \| Family--Family Violence \| Family--Parent & Child \| SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 1295	77-0 (2001)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Left pending in committee	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 280	76-0 (1999)	Author: Wise, Miguel	Relating to the admissibility of testimony in civil and criminal proceedings.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| CHILD WITNESSES \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Criminal Procedure--General \| EVIDENCE \| Minors--Crimes Against \| Minors--Juvenile Justice \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 293	76-0 (1999)	Author: Wise, Miguel \| et. al.	Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecutions of certain sexual offenses committed against children.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Minors--Crimes Against \| Minors--General \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 375	76-0 (1999)	Author: Williams, Thomas	Relating to the uncorroborated testimony of victims of certain sexual offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Crimes--Against Morals \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| WITNESSES
HB 417	76-0 (1999)	Author: Talton, Robert	Relating to the venue for certain offenses committed against children.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 464	76-0 (1999)	Author: Wise, Miguel	Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	Left pending in committee	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Family--Family Violence \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1203	76-0 (1999)	Author: Williams, Thomas	Relating to conduct constituting the offense of sexual performance by a child.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Withdrawn from schedule	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 111	74-0 (1995)	Author: Shapiro, Florence \| et. al. Sponsor: Combs, Susan \| et. al.	Relating to conditions of community supervision, parole, and release on mandatory supervision for defendants charged with or convicted of certain sexual offenses against or involving children.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/95	\| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons \| Crimes--Against Persons \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| MANDATORY SUPERVISION \| Minors \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT \| SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 112	74-0 (1995)	Author: Shapiro, Florence \| et. al.	Relating to an affirmative finding of sexual motivation and to the eligibility for release on parole or mandatory supervision of inmates serving sentences for certain sexual or assaultive offenses against children.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Co-author authorized	\| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons \| Crimes--Against Persons \| MANDATORY SUPERVISION \| Minors \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 167	74-0 (1995)	Author: Shapiro, Florence \| et. al.	Relating to an affirmative finding of sexual motivation and to the admissibility of evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts committed against a child in certain criminal cases.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Co-author authorized	\| Crimes--Against Persons \| Criminal Procedure--Trial \| Minors \| SEXUAL ABUSE
SCR 16	74-0 (1995)	Author: Shapiro, Florence \| et. al. Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Requesting the Supreme Court of Texas to promulgate rules for the State Bar of Texas to institute in its continuing education curriculum a program on sexual abuse issues.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice	Signed by the Governor	\| Crimes--Against Persons \| Education--General \| Lawyers \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 885	73-0 (1993)	Author: Culberson, John	Relating to the suspension of a managing conservator's or possessory conservator's possession of and access to a child on the filing of a petition alleging sexual abuse; providing a penalty.	House: Judicial Affairs	Referred to Judicial Affairs	\| Crimes--Against Persons \| Family--Parent & Child \| Minors \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 204	72-0 (1991)	Author: Culberson, John	Relating to the suspension of a managing conservator's or possessory conservator's possession of and access to a child on the filing of a petition alleging sexual abuse; providing a penalty.	House: Judicial Affairs	Referred to Judicial Affairs	\| Family--Parent & Child \| Minors \| SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 398	72-0 (1991)	Author: Tejeda, Frank Sponsor: Cain, David	Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecutions of certain sexual offenses committed against children.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	1st Printing sent to Calendars	\| Crimes--Against Persons \| Minors \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1019	70-0 (1987)	Author: Smith, Richard	Relating to sentencing alternatives for persons charged with or convicted of indecency with a child involving sexual contact.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to subcommittee	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 2416	70-0 (1987)	Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine	Relating to absence from school because of physical or sexual abuse or the threat of physical or sexual abuse.	House: Public Education	1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 2575	70-0 (1987)	Author: Warner, Larry Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob	Relating to an affirmative defense to the offense of indecency with a child.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/87	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 579	69-0 (1985)	Author: Morales, Dan Sponsor: Krier, Cynthia	Relating to admitting hearsay statements of certain children into evidence in certain criminal court proceeding and certain juvenile court hearings.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| CHILD ABUSE \| CHILD WITNESSES \| Criminal Procedure--Trial \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 356	68-0 (1983)	Author: Willis, Doyle	Relating to emergency child custody procedures involving a child who is the victim of sexual abuse.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Committee on Judiciary	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Family--Parent & Child \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1730	68-0 (1983)	Author: Danburg, Debra	Relating to revision of the criminal laws relating to the offenses of rape, aggravated rape, rape of a child, sexual abuse, aggravated sexual abuse, and sexual abuse of a child; redefining those offenses as assaultive offenses; and revising the elements of and penalties for those offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 814	68-0 (1983)	Author: Lyon, Ted	Relating to the offense of capital murder, expanding the definition.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Crimes--Capital Punishment \| SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 966	68-0 (1983)	Author: Whitmire, John	Relating to revision of the criminal laws relating to the offenses of rape, aggravated rape, rape of a child, sexual abuse, aggravated sexual abuse, and sexual abuse of a child; redefining those offenses as assaultive offenses; and revising the elements of and penalties for those offenses.	Senate: Jurisprudence	No action taken	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 229	67-0 (1981)	Author: Willis, Doyle	Relating to emergency child custody suits involving a child who is the victim of incest or sexual abuse.	House: Judiciary	Subcommittee laid on table subject to call	\| CHILD ABUSE \| CHILD CUSTODY \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Family--Family Violence \| Family--Parent & Child \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 230	67-0 (1981)	Author: McLeod, E. Douglas	Relating to the offenses of rape, aggravated rape, sexual abuse, and aggravated sexual abuse.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Coauthor authorized	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 288	67-0 (1981)	Author: McLeod, E. Douglas	Relating to the notification by an employee of the Texas Department of Human Resources to a local law enforcement officer of reports of child abuse involving sexual abuse.	House: Judiciary	Coauthor authorized	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Family--Child Protection \| Human Services--Child Services \| Law Enforcement \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 364	67-0 (1981)	Author: Schlueter, Stan Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob	Relating to the offenses of aggravated rape and aggravated sexual abuse and the definition of deviate sexual intercourse.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 366	67-0 (1981)	Author: Semos, Chris V.	Relating to the penalties for certain offenses committed against children.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1066	67-0 (1981)	Author: Benedict, Jerry L.	Relating to requiring medical doctors to examine any person who claims to have been sexually abused and to testify in any legal proceeding.	House: Health Services	Referred to Committee on Health Services	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Health Care Providers \| PHYSICIANS \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1246	67-0 (1981)	Author: Wallace III, Ralph	Relating to the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and to civil and criminal procedures in those cases.	House: Judiciary	Subcommittee laid on table subject to call	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Family--Child Protection \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1602	67-0 (1981)	Author: Smith, Terral	Relating to the elements of and penalty for the offense of sexual abuse.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1611	67-0 (1981)	Author: Wallace III, Ralph	Relating to a treatment program for sexually abused children.	House: Human Services	Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Human Services--Child Services \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 903	66-0 (1979)	Author: Berlanga, Hugo	Relating to offenses involving rape, sexual abuse, or assault.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Coauthor authorized	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1298	66-0 (1979)	Author: Valles, Robert "Bob"	Relating to the sexual offenses of rape and sexual abuse.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to subcommittee	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1763	66-0 (1979)	Author: Wallace III, Ralph	Relating to establishment of a program to educate the public on the sexual abuse on children.	House: Human Services	Scheduled for future calendar placement	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Human Services--General \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1770	66-0 (1979)	Author: Wallace III, Ralph	Relating to the establishment of a training course in the problems of juvenile sexual abuse for certain peace officers and prosecuting attorneys in certain cities.	House: Higher Education	Considered by committee in public hearing	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Fire Fighters & Police--General \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1771	66-0 (1979)	Author: Wallace III, Ralph	Relating to a training course for school counselors on sexual abuse of children.	House: Public Education	Referred to subcommittee	\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 500	66-0 (1979)	Author: Jones, Gene Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo	Relating to offenses involving rape, sexual abuse, or assault.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Scheduled for future calendar placement	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 284	64-0 (1975)	Author: Bailey, Kay Sponsor: Andujar, Betty	Relating to the elements, prosecution, and defense of certain sexual offenses and attempted aggravated offenses; relating to rape; relating to sexual abuse; relating to evidence of previous sexual conduct of the victim of certain sexual offenses; relating to criminal attempt; relating to the time that indictments for certain offenses may be presented; relating to the corroboration of and the weight to be given to testimony of the victim of a sexual offense; providing for the applicability of the Act to offenses previously committed.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective in 90 days	\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--Trial \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 63	64-0 (1975)	Author: Andujar, Betty	Relating to the elements and prosecution of certain sexual offenses; prohibiting the publishing of the identity of victims of sexual offenses in certain circumstances; providing penalties.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Matters	\| Communications & Press \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| SEXUAL ABUSE \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 507	54-0 (1955)	Author: Hazlett, Alvin Guy	Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow the conviction of a defendant upon uncorroborated testimony of an accomplice where the defendant is charged with handling or fondling a child's sexual parts in violation of the Texas Penal Code; making the Act cumulative but controlling.			\| CHILD ABUSE \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--Trial \| EVIDENCE \| SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 848	54-0 (1955)	Author: Cobb, Carroll	Relating to amending the Penal Code to provide the death penalty for anyone assaulting with the intent to rape a female seven (7) years of age or under and amending Statues so as to provide that anyone who kidnaps any person seven (7) years of age or under for the purpose or with the intent of committing any sexual offense or bodily harm shall be subject upon conviction therefore to death penalty.			\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Crimes--Capital Punishment \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 110	54-0 (1955)	Author: Willis, Doyle	Relating to amending certain Acts so as to fix the penalty for molesting of minors at confinement in the county jail for a term not to exceed two (2) years, or by confinement in the penitentiary for any term not to exceed ten (10) years.			\| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| Minors--Crimes Against \| SEXUAL ABUSE

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