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HB 302 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 404 87-0 (2021) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al. Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1172 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault or other prohibited sexual conduct. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1374 87-0 (2021) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to the confidential and privileged communications and records of victims of certain sexual assault offenses. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1426 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the forensic medical examination of a victim of sexual assault who is a minor. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1706 87-0 (2021) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a specialty court program to provide victim services in sexual assault cases. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1980 87-0 (2021) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al. Relating to prohibiting certain nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions in employment agreements. House: International Relations & Economic Development Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2353 87-0 (2021) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to the submission of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses for analysis by public accredited crime laboratories. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2462 87-0 (2021) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of a sexual assault, to evidence of a sexual assault or other sex offense, and to other law enforcement procedures occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2463 87-0 (2021) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al. Relating to the tracking of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2464 87-0 (2021) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al. Relating to noncompliance with provisions regarding the collection, analysis, and preservation of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2555 87-0 (2021) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the tracking and analysis of evidence of a sexual assault or other sex offense, to noncompliance with requirements imposed with respect to that evidence, and to other law enforcement procedures occurring with respect to a sexual offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2663 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the rate of state sales and use taxes imposed on certain personal services and the use of a portion of the revenue from those taxes for sexual assault programs; increasing the rates of taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2706 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the emergency services and care provided to victims of sexual assault and other sex offenses and to the processes associated with preserving and analyzing the evidence of those offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3288 87-0 (2021) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to reporting of unanalyzed evidence of sexual assault or other sex offenses by law enforcement agencies and public accredited crime laboratories. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3917 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al. Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 4135 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4250 87-0 (2021) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to the investigation and punishment of certain sexual assaults, to protective orders issued on the basis of certain sexual assaults, to crime victims' compensation, and to the establishment of a state sexual assault prevention and response program for the Texas Military Department. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 4416 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to school district policies on dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment; providing an administrative penalty. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4565 87-0 (2021) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 2005 87-0 (2021) Author: Neave, Victoria Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2462. Reported enrolled
SB 209 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the prohibition of certain required nondisclosure and arbitration agreements. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 295 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the confidential and privileged communications and records of victims of certain sexual assault offenses. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 409 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to evidence included in the statewide electronic tracking system for evidence of a sexual assault or other sex offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 476 87-0 (2021) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to establishment of county adult sexual assault response teams. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 568 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of hindering the investigation or prosecution of certain sexual offenses committed against a child; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 623 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the investigation and punishment of certain sexual offenses, to protective orders issued on the basis of certain sexual offenses, to crime victims' compensation, and to the establishment of a state sexual offense prevention and response program for the Texas Military Department. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 945 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee
SB 1164 87-0 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1299 87-0 (2021) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the reporting of sexual assault and other sex offenses, to the emergency services and care provided to victims of those offenses, and to the processes associated with preserving and analyzing the evidence of those offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1371 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the reporting of certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking at certain public or private institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1573 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al. Relating to the reporting of sexual assault and other sex offenses and to the collection, analysis, tracking, and preservation of evidence of those offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1725 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 1895 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to a Texas Medical Board complaint for a violation described by Section 22.011(b)(12), Penal Code. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SR 548 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2462. Reported enrolled
HB 99 87-3 (2021) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al. Relating to sexual assault and incest exceptions to the prohibition on abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat. Filed
SB 44 87-3 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to sexual assault and incest exceptions to the prohibition on abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat. Filed
HB 8 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the criminal statute of limitations for certain sex offenses and the collection, analysis, and preservation of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 152 86-0 (2019) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 247 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the provision of information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 309 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of indecent assault, to judicial protection for victims of that offense, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 401 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al. Relating to the creation of the Texas Sexual Assault Evidentiary Council. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 467 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 531 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the retention by hospitals and physicians of certain medical records of a sexual assault victim. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 616 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement for a certain portion of a forensic medical examination of a sexual assault survivor and for the evidence collection kit required for the examination. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 617 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the response by certain public and private institutions of higher education to reports of sexual assault at those institutions. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 618 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain required nondisclosure and arbitration agreements. House: International Relations & Economic Development Left pending in committee
HB 619 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to damages in certain claims involving sexual assault or sexual harassment. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars
HB 653 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to voluntary contributions to the evidence testing grant program made when applying for a corrected or duplicate driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 667 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of sexual assault; enhancing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 848 86-0 (2019) Author: Wray, John Relating to notice of the cost of a forensic examination for a victim of an alleged sexual assault. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1049 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on an individual's status as a survivor of family violence or sexual assault. House: International Relations & Economic Development Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 1432 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the billing for certain health care services provided to a sexual assault survivor. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1531 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to a specialty court program for sexual assault victim services. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1590 86-0 (2019) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to statewide policies and practices, personnel training, evidence collection and preservation, and data collection and analysis regarding the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of sexual assault and other sex offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1735 86-0 (2019) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking at public and private postsecondary educational institutions; providing an administrative penalty. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2049 86-0 (2019) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2298 86-0 (2019) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to designating January 28 as Sexual Assault Survivors Day. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2672 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to a study conducted by the Department of Public Safety on the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2678 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to the compilation and reporting of statistics involving sexual assault victims who receive a forensic medical examination before reporting the assault to law enforcement. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2876 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2889 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to amending the Texas Rules of Evidence to provide protections for victims of sexual assault. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2951 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements in the prosecution of certain sexual or assaultive offenses committed against a child or person with a disability. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3106 86-0 (2019) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that law enforcement agencies enter into a certain database information related to investigations of sexual assault or other sex offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
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
HB 3138 86-0 (2019) Author: Bowers, Rhetta Relating to reporting of incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking on state property. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 3489 86-0 (2019) Author: Cole, Sheryl Relating to the establishment of a task force on sex-based harassment in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 3561 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of continuous sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3566 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the forensic examination of a victim of an alleged strangulation assault or sexual assault. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 3705 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3814 86-0 (2019) Author: Morrison, Geanie W. Relating to a reporting requirement for certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking at certain public and private institutions of higher education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing administrative penalties. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 4098 86-0 (2019) Author: Beckley, Michelle Relating to reports of sexual assault made to public or private institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 4099 86-0 (2019) Author: Beckley, Michelle Relating to information and contraceptives provided to a sexual assault survivor. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4461 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4478 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to prohibited provisions in a settlement agreement between a government agency and employee regarding a claim or complaint involving sexual assault or certain unlawful conduct based on sex. House: International Relations & Economic Development Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 4531 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the rights and treatment of and services provided to certain adult sexual assault survivors. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 71 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment of a statewide telehealth center for sexual assault forensic medical examination. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 159 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the prohibition of certain required nondisclosure and arbitration agreements. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 212 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to a reporting requirement for certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking at certain public and private institutions of higher education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing administrative penalties. House: Higher Education
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 584 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 585 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking at public and private postsecondary educational institutions; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Higher Education Committee report printed and distributed
SB 586 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the training of peace officers for family violence and sexual assault assignments. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 587 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the collection and reporting of information relating to the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 588 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 589 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the prohibition of certain required nondisclosure and arbitration agreements. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 735 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the statute of limitations for certain sexual assault offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1259 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1382 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1904 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to designating January 28 as Sexual Assault Survivors Day. Senate: Administration Referred to Administration
SB 2237 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to elderly persons and persons with a disability who are survivors of sexual assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2384 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the establishment of the Office for Sexual Assault Survivor Assistance within the criminal justice division of the governor's office. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 16 85-0 (2017) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking at public and private postsecondary educational institutions. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 281 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to establishing a statewide electronic tracking system for evidence of a sex offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 747 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the provision of information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 822 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1096 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to establish a policy and prevention and outreach program on campus sexual assault, family violence, and stalking. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1104 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1171 85-0 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1431 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars
HB 1729 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to establishing and funding a grant program for testing evidence collected in relation to sexual assaults or other sex offenses; authorizing voluntary contributions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1766 85-0 (2017) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. Relating to involuntary termination of parental rights based on sexual assault of the child's other parent and the child support obligations of the parent whose rights were terminated. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1812 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony | et. al. Relating to involuntary termination of parental rights based on sexual assault of the child's other parent. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
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
HB 2229 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to requiring certain public and private institutions of higher education to provide students and employees an option to electronically report certain offenses to the institution. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2230 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to requiring certain public and private institutions of higher education to provide amnesty to students who report incidents of sexual assault. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2232 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2283 85-0 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2404 85-0 (2017) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to reports of sexual assault made to public or private institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2429 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the use of benzodiazepines or gamma butyrolactone to facilitate the commission of the offense of aggravated sexual assault and the addition of gamma butyrolactone to Penalty Group 1 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act for purposes of criminal prosecution; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2918 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to post on its Internet website a status report regarding certain disciplinary processes involving an incident of campus sexual assault. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3039 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César | et. al. Relating to the reporting and prosecution of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct by a member of the state military forces; creating a criminal offense. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3152 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the care and transportation provided to a sexual assault survivor by a health care facility. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3187 85-0 (2017) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the campus sexual assault policy at a public institution of higher education. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3195 85-0 (2017) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to a requirement that each public institution of higher education develop and implement a strategic plan for the prevention of sexual assault and unplanned pregnancy. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 3818 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to a sexual assault policy at public and private institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3939 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the retention by hospitals and physicians of medical records of a sexual assault victim. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3978 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4015 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to criminal offenses regarding the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 4040 85-0 (2017) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to a pilot program for the establishment of a call center to assist victims of sexual assault. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 4102 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to establishing and funding a grant program for testing evidence collected in relation to sexual assaults or other sex offenses; authorizing voluntary contributions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 4256 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the jurisdiction of courts in criminal matters involving allegations of sexual assault by a member of the state military forces. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HCR 159 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 4102. Signed by the Governor
SB 77 85-0 (2017) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to involuntary termination of parental rights based on sexual assault of the child's other parent and the child support obligations of the parent whose rights were terminated. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
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
SB 340 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 576 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to a reporting requirement for certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking at certain public and private institutions of higher education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing administrative penalties. House: Higher Education
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 918 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness training and reporting by cosmetology license holders. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 966 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to criminal offenses regarding the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 967 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 968 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to a sexual assault policy at certain public and private institutions of higher education and to requiring those institutions to provide students and employees an option to electronically report certain offenses to the institution. House: Higher Education
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 969 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain public and private institutions of higher education to provide amnesty to students who report certain incidents, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking. House: Higher Education
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 970 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to a sexual assault policy at public and private institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1163 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to establishing and funding a grant program for testing evidence collected in relation to sexual assaults or other sex offenses; authorizing voluntary contributions. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1189 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the provision of information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1570 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the care and transportation provided to a sexual assault survivor by a health care facility. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
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
SB 1851 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to the confidential and privileged communications and records of victims of certain sexual assault offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2109 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to a requirement that each public institution of higher education develop and implement a strategic plan for the prevention of sexual assault and unplanned pregnancy. Senate: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 113 85-1 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to post on its Internet website a status report regarding certain disciplinary processes involving an incident of sexual assault or sexual harassment. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 166 85-1 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 265 85-1 (2017) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 330 85-1 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to an investigation by the Department of Public Safety into the response by certain public and private institutions of higher education to reports of sexual assault at those institutions. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 371 85-1 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 29 85-1 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to a reporting requirement for certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking at certain public and private institutions of higher education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing administrative penalties. Filed
HB 97 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 189 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child or for certain sexual assault offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 699 84-0 (2015) Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to establish a policy on campus sexual assault. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 707 84-0 (2015) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 808 84-0 (2015) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1048 84-0 (2015) Author: Farias, Joe | et. al. Relating to the redesignation of veterans court programs as veterans treatment court programs, the administration of those programs, the expunction of arrest records and files for certain participants who successfully complete a program, and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for participants convicted of a misdemeanor; changing a fee. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1342 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault committed against certain victims. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1343 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault committed against certain victims. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1446 84-0 (2015) Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement of certain medical costs for victims of certain sex offenses, compensation to victims of stalking for relocation and housing rental expenses, and the creation of a governor's program for victims of child sex trafficking. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
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
HB 1744 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary Relating to the establishment of a survey and report on campus safety at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1793 84-0 (2015) Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to reports of certain missing children and to the administration of missing or exploited children prevention grants. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
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
HB 2455 84-0 (2015) Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the establishment of a task force to promote uniformity in the collection and reporting of information relating to family violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
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
HB 2653 84-0 (2015) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to protective orders for certain victims of sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3455 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3985 84-0 (2015) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the use of benzodiazepines or gamma butyrolactone to facilitate the commission of the offense of aggravated sexual assault and the addition of gamma butyrolactone to Penalty Group 1 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act for purposes of criminal prosecution; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 145 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Dale, Tony
Relating to reimbursement of certain medical costs for victims of certain sex offenses and compensation to victims of stalking for relocation and housing rental expenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 171 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to the addition of an offense for the continuous smuggling of persons. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
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
SB 944 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the establishment of a task force to promote uniformity in the collection and reporting of information relating to family violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1014 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the possession of and access to a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which there is evidence of family violence, child abuse or neglect, or the sexual assault of one parent by the other parent. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1472 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1474 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Sponsor: Farias, Joe
Relating to the redesignation of veterans court programs as veterans treatment court programs and the eligibility for participation in and administration of those programs. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 26 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who are victims or whose immediate family members are victims of sexual assault. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
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
HB 1229 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1292 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the issuance of protective orders for certain sexual, stalking, and trafficking offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1437 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of failure to stop or report aggravated sexual assault of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1599 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the punishment for defendants who commit certain aggravated sexual assaults. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1704 83-0 (2013) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1748 83-0 (2013) Author: Branch, Dan | et. al. Relating to the punishment for defendants who commit certain aggravated sexual assaults. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1848 83-0 (2013) Author: Carter, Stefani Relating to certain conditions of, penalties for violating, and collection of information about protective orders issued in certain family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking cases. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
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
HB 2559 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the rights of certain victims of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2560 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the duties of health care facilities, health care providers, and the Department of State Health Services with respect to care provided to a sexual assault survivor in an emergency department of a health care facility. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call
SB 51 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who are victims of sexual assault. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 357 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the issuance of protective orders for certain sexual, stalking, and trafficking offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 558 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 745 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Otto, John
Relating to sexual assault prevention and crisis services and to the administration of the Crime Victims' Compensation Act. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 893 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Carter, Stefani
Relating to certain conditions of, penalties for violating, and collection of information about protective orders issued in certain family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking cases. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1191 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the duties of health care facilities, health care providers, and the Department of State Health Services with respect to care provided to a sexual assault survivor in an emergency department of a health care facility. House: Public Health
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1192 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the rights of certain victims of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 46 83-2 (2013) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 51 83-2 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to human sexuality and health, including the regulation of abortion; providing a civil penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 649 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the issuance and duration of certain protective orders for victims of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1506 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who are victims or whose immediate family members are victims of sexual assault. House: Economic & Small Business Development Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 1721 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to protective orders for certain victims of stalking or sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1989 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the minimum standards for the certifications of sexual assault training programs and sexual assault nurse examiners and for certification renewal by those entities. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2755 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al. Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who are victims or whose immediate family members are victims of sexual assault or family violence. House: Economic & Small Business Development Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2966 82-0 (2011) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the confidentiality of certain communications and records made or collected in reference to certain sexual assault survivors. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3147 82-0 (2011) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the collection, analysis, and preservation of sexual assault or DNA evidence. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3176 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Susan Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of failure to stop or report aggravated sexual assault of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 314 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who are victims or whose immediate family members are victims of sexual assault. Senate: Economic Development No action taken in committee
SB 533 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the minimum standards for the certifications of sexual assault training programs and sexual assault nurse examiners and for certification renewal by those entities. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1616 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the collection, storage, preservation, analysis, retrieval, and destruction of biological evidence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1636 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Sponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the collection, analysis, and preservation of sexual assault or DNA evidence. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 549 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain sex offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 680 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to an abortion for a victim of incest or sexual assault. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1482 81-0 (2009) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to the creation of the offense of assault with bodily fluids, the prosecution and punishment of that offense, and the consequences of a conviction for that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1745 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2236 81-0 (2009) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the right of certain crime victims to be considered with respect to a defendant's motion for continuance. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2577 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. 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 Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2584 81-0 (2009) Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al. Relating to the right of certain child crime victims to a speedy trial and to be considered with respect to a defendant's motion for continuance. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2626 81-0 (2009) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the forensic medical examination of a sexual assault victim who has not reported the assault to a law enforcement agency. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3246 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Fred
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the issuance of a writ of attachment in a civil suit for certain sexual assaults. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3594 81-0 (2009) Author: McReynolds, Jim
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the preservation of evidence that contains biological material. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4834 81-0 (2009) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al. Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to fund programs supporting victims of sexual assault. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
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
SB 787 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Pierson, Paula | et. al.
Relating to the statute of limitations on prosecution of the offense of bigamy. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1380 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Relating to the right of certain child crime victims to a speedy trial and to be considered with respect to a defendant's motion for continuance. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 1930 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to the use of a confidential identity for the plaintiff in a civil action involving sexual abuse of a minor. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1931 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to the statute of limitations in a civil suit for certain sexual assaults. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2239 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the forensic medical examination of a sexual assault victim who has not reported the assault to a law enforcement agency. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
HB 76 80-0 (2007) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the collection and analysis of information relating to certain sexual offenses. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 204 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 306 80-0 (2007) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to an abortion for a victim of incest or sexual assault. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
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
HB 569 80-0 (2007) Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al. Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence, sexual assault, or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 1751 80-0 (2007) Author: Cohen, Ellen | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the imposition and use of a fee on certain sexually oriented businesses and certain programs for the prevention of sexual assault. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/08
HB 1907 80-0 (2007) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to the issuance or violation of an order for emergency protection on the basis of the offense of sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1944 80-0 (2007) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the elimination of sexual assault against inmates confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1988 80-0 (2007) Author: Martinez, Armando
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the issuance of a protective order for a victim of the offense of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, or indecency with a child. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2161 80-0 (2007) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2210 80-0 (2007) Author: Bolton, Valinda
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to law enforcement reports concerning the commission of certain offenses and the provision of certain information in those reports to victims of those offenses. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3309 80-0 (2007) Author: Bolton, Valinda | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the ability of certain advocacy and support groups to provide services for children confined in Texas Youth Commission facilities. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3505 80-0 (2007) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to requirements for judicial training on issues regarding family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse and neglect. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 4105 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to findings required for the issuance of a protective order for a victim of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 58 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the collection and analysis of information relating to certain sexual offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
SB 74 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding victims of family violence, sexual assault, or stalking, including the creation of an address confidentiality program; providing a penalty. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
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
SB 97 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against children. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
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
SB 584 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the issuance or violation of an order for emergency protection on the basis of the offense of sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 789 80-0 (2007) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the issuance of a protective order for a victim of the offense of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, or indecency with a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1175 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the elimination of sexual assault against inmates confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1198 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 94 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the punishment imposed on certain defendants charged with the offense of assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 123 79-0 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to a feasibility study regarding required forensic medical examination instruction for students enrolled in certain medical or nursing degree programs. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 146 79-0 (2005) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to an abortion for a victim of incest or sexual assault. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 174 79-0 (2005) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to emergency services for sexual assault survivors. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 300 79-0 (2005) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the right of certain sexual assault victims to a forensic medical examination. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 308 79-0 (2005) Author: Hope, Ruben
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to discipline in public schools and the assignment of certain public school students involved in a sexual assault. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 449 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to an affirmative defense available to certain students who engage in sexual contact with another student at least 13 years of age. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 544 79-0 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain sexual assault victims to a forensic medical examination. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 546 79-0 (2005) Author: Bailey, Kevin
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain medical examination requirements in connection with an allegation of sexual assault of a child. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 676 79-0 (2005) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 677 79-0 (2005) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to emergency services for sexual assault survivors. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 838 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 878 79-0 (2005) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the placement of public school students who engage in conduct that contains the elements of certain sexual offenses. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1110 79-0 (2005) Author: Gonzales, Veronica Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence, sexual assault, or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1354 79-0 (2005) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to preventative health care services and educational programs to reduce unintended pregnancies, the need for abortion and infection rates of sexually-transmitted diseases. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1367 79-0 (2005) Author: Allen, Ray | et. al. 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
HB 1388 79-0 (2005) Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al. Relating to the punishment of the offense of assault committed by a person against the person's family or household members. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1641 79-0 (2005) Author: Jackson, Jim Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1658 79-0 (2005) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to programs and services for sexual health and the prevention of abortion. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1857 79-0 (2005) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to costs attendant to certain child sexual assault and related convictions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named
HB 1865 79-0 (2005) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the use of post-exposure prophylaxis for survivors of sexual assault. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1921 79-0 (2005) Author: Allen, Ray | et. al. Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2517 79-0 (2005) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
SB 37 79-0 (2005) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the right of certain sexual assault victims to a forensic medical examination. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 38 79-0 (2005) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the collection and analysis of information relating to certain sexual offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 91 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the arrest and punishment of persons for certain violent offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 257 79-0 (2005) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the forfeiture of contraband used or intended to be used in the commission of certain criminal offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 309 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence, sexual assault, or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 388 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al. Relating to emergency services for sexual assault survivors. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 389 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al. Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 685 79-0 (2005) 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
SB 688 79-0 (2005) Author: Carona, John Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 908 79-0 (2005) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to certain medical examination requirements in connection with an allegation of sexual assault of a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 912 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Allen, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the civil commitment of and the protection of citizens from sexually violent predators. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1019 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against children. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
HB 33 78-0 (2003) Author: Hodge, Terri Relating to the creation of the offense of failure to stop or report sexual assault of certain inmates. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 218 78-0 (2003) Author: Berman, Leo Relating to the punishment for a student who shoots or assaults another student. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 269 78-0 (2003) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to the victim's statement regarding the impact of an offense in certain sexual assault cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 270 78-0 (2003) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information relating to certain sexual offenses. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee
HB 271 78-0 (2003) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to grand juror training regarding sexual assault issues. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 272 78-0 (2003) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to training regarding sexual assault for a judge or judicial officer. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 438 78-0 (2003) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to the victim's statement regarding the impact of an offense in certain sexual assault cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 442 78-0 (2003) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the placement of public school students who engage in conduct that contains the elements of certain sexual offenses. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 779 78-0 (2003) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the issuance and enforcement of protective orders to protect victims of sexual assault; providing criminal penalties. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1043 78-0 (2003) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al. Relating to the punishment for certain defendants convicted of indecency with a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1051 78-0 (2003) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the compensation provided to a family violence or sexual assault victim for relocation and housing rental expenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1246 78-0 (2003) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1333 78-0 (2003) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to a sexual assault program referral provided by a law enforcement agency to certain victims. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1361 78-0 (2003) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the use of the compensation to victims of crime fund to reimburse the reasonable costs of certain victims' medical examinations. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1425 78-0 (2003) Author: Keel, Terry | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault committed against residents of certain facilities. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1613 78-0 (2003) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the offense of aggravated sexual assault against a disabled individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1907 78-0 (2003) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising out of sexual assault of a child. House: Civil Practices Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 50 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the victim's statement regarding the impact of an offense in certain sexual assault cases. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee
SB 51 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to a sexual assault program referral provided by a law enforcement agency to certain victims. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 52 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the collection and analysis of information relating to certain sexual offenses. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 53 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to grand juror training regarding sexual assault issues. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 54 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to training regarding sexual assault for a judge or judicial officer. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 433 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the issuance and enforcement of protective orders to protect victims of sexual assault; providing criminal penalties. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 686 78-0 (2003) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the punishment imposed on certain defendants charged with the offense of assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 747 78-0 (2003) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al. Relating to the punishment for certain defendants convicted of indecency with a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 837 78-0 (2003) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the offense of aggravated sexual assault against a disabled or elderly individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 924 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to programs provided to reduce occurrences of sexual assault. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
SB 1745 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the right of certain sexual assault victims to a forensic medical examination. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 68 78-3 (2003) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 131 77-0 (2001) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the use of the compensation to victims of crime fund to reimburse the reasonable costs of certain victims' medical examinations. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 137 77-0 (2001) Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al. Relating to excepting certain information relating to family violence shelter centers and sexual assault programs from disclosure under the public information law. House: State Affairs Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 138 77-0 (2001) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecuting certain felony sex offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
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
HB 519 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the compensation to victims of family violence or sexual assault for relocation and housing rental expenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 655 77-0 (2001) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to certain duties of peace officers who investigate sexually violent offenses and to the right of a victim of a sexually violent offense to request a medical examination. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 656 77-0 (2001) Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecuting certain felony sex offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1176 77-0 (2001) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to the compensation to victims of sexual assault for relocation and housing rental expenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1209 77-0 (2001) Author: Williams, Thomas
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the uncorroborated testimony of victims of certain sexual offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1234 77-0 (2001) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the presence of certain advocates during forensic medical examinations of alleged victims of sexual assaults. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1373 77-0 (2001) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to conduct constituting consent for the purposes of the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2042 77-0 (2001) Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al. Relating to proving a lack of consent in the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2097 77-0 (2001) Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to prosecuting and punishing certain individuals who violate the civil rights of persons in custody or engage in sexual conduct with persons in custody. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2136 77-0 (2001) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to imposing costs on conviction to create a reward fund for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of certain dangerous criminals. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2319 77-0 (2001) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the placement of public school students who engage in conduct that contains the elements of certain sexual offenses. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2953 77-0 (2001) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the transfer of sexual assault prevention and crisis services from the Office of the Attorney General to the Texas Department of Human Services. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 15 77-0 (2001) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to excepting certain information maintained by family violence shelter centers and sexual assault programs from disclosure under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 117 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecuting certain felony sex offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
SB 128 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecuting certain felony sex offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 169 77-0 (2001) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the compensation to victims of sexual assault for relocation and housing rental expenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Tabled in committee
SB 247 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information held by governmental bodies. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 436 77-0 (2001) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecuting certain felony sex offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee
SB 551 77-0 (2001) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the possession of and access to certain children by parents who have engaged in sexual assault. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 915 77-0 (2001) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to the requirement that certain conduct under the Penal Code be reported as child abuse. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 959 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to confidentiality of information regarding a victim of sexual assault or family violence. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 241 76-0 (1999) Author: Corte, Frank Relating to the punishment and eligibility for parole of certain defendants convicted of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, or indecency with a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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
HB 628 76-0 (1999) Author: Hope, Ruben | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the creation of the offense of failing to stop or report the aggravated sexual assault of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 650 76-0 (1999) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1535 76-0 (1999) Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.
Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the eligibility for community supervision or parole for certain defendants convicted of sexual assault. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 325 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to extending the requirement for judicial instruction related to family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse to certain judges and judicial personnel. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 29 75-0 (1997) Author: Corte, Frank Relating to the punishment and eligibility for parole of certain defendants convicted of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, or indecency with a child. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 104 75-0 (1997) Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al. Relating to the punishment and eligibility for release on parole of criminal defendants who commit certain sexual offenses and sexually assaultive offenses. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 125 75-0 (1997) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 309 75-0 (1997) Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al. Relating to the prosecution and sentencing of certain defendants charged with or convicted of sexual offenses or sexually assaultive offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 659 75-0 (1997) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the eligibility for parole of certain defendants convicted of sexual assaults or other sexual offenses. House: Corrections Subcommittee members named
HB 779 75-0 (1997) Author: Tillery, Dale | et. al. Relating to the punishment and eligibility for release on parole for certain defendants convicted of assaultive offenses, including sexual assault, and for certain offenses committed with intent to commit assaults. House: Corrections Subcommittee members named
HB 921 75-0 (1997) Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1011 75-0 (1997) Author: Wolens, Steven Relating to the punishment for certain defendants convicted of assaultive offenses, including sexual assault, and for certain offenses committed with intent to commit assaults. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 1990 75-0 (1997) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to advocates for survivors of sexual assault and to confidential communications; providing a criminal penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1991 75-0 (1997) 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
HB 1997 75-0 (1997) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to the definition of abuse of a child. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2142 75-0 (1997) Author: Keel, Terry Relating to the confidentiality of the identity of a victim of certain sex offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2188 75-0 (1997) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2561 75-0 (1997) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the administration of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Service. House: Public Health
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2918 75-0 (1997) Author: Place, Allen | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the extension of a period of supervision under community supervision for a defendant charged with or convicted of certain sexual or sexually assaultive offenses, to the supervision of certain defendants and inmates on community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision, to the publication of notice under the sex offender registration program, and to the classification of inmates in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on the basis of need for treatment. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3117 75-0 (1997) Author: Davila, Diana Relating to the definition of child for the purposes of prosecuting the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 38 75-0 (1997) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the punishment and eligibility for release on parole of criminal defendants who commit certain sexual offenses and sexually assaultive offenses against children. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 46 75-0 (1997) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Wolens, Steven | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain defendants convicted of assaultive offenses, including sexual assault, and for certain offenses committed with intent to commit assaults. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 48 75-0 (1997) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the definition of "victim" in the context of maintaining the confidentiality of a sex offense victim's identity. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 185 75-0 (1997) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain sexual assaults committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 381 75-0 (1997) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Sponsor: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of a grant of deferred adjudication for a sexual offense or a sexually assaultive offense and to the prosecution of certain defendants charged with or convicted of those offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 542 75-0 (1997) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 919 75-0 (1997) Author: Moncrief, Mike Relating to the administration of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Service. Senate: Criminal Justice Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1700 75-0 (1997) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against children. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1844 75-0 (1997) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the criminal penalty for the aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 years of age. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 41 74-0 (1995) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al. Relating to the punishment and eligibility for parole of defendants convicted of habitual acts of indecency with a child or sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 125 74-0 (1995) Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al. Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecutions of certain sexual offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 126 74-0 (1995) Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al. Relating to a prohibition of the requirement of a polygraph examination of a complainant as a condition of charging a defendant accused of certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 591 74-0 (1995) Author: Greenberg, Sherri Relating to training for certain law enforcement professionals. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 594 74-0 (1995) Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the punishment and sentencing of a defendant convicted of a repeat offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 790 74-0 (1995) Author: Jones, Jesse Relating to the punishment and eligibility for parole of defendants convicted of habitual acts of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 816 74-0 (1995) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to certain acts of family violence for which a protective order may be issued. House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Placed on General State Calendar
HB 922 74-0 (1995) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the operation of the sexual assault program fund. House: Appropriations Referred to subcommittee
HB 1290 74-0 (1995) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1533 74-0 (1995) Author: Greenberg, Sherri Relating to procedures for granting parole to inmates serving sentences for certain sexual or sexually assaultive offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1551 74-0 (1995) Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to judicial training in family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse issues. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1950 74-0 (1995) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to evidence of certain sexual conduct in civil or criminal proceedings. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2330 74-0 (1995) Author: Moffat, Nancy
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the statute of limitations for personal injury or death as a result of sexual assault. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3123 74-0 (1995) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the confidentiality of records which pertain to victims of family violence and sexual assault. House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 78 74-0 (1995) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Relating to an affirmative finding of sexual motivation and to the eligibility for community supervision for defendants convicted of certain sexual and assaultive offenses against or involving children. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 82 74-0 (1995) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Relating to an affirmative finding of sexual motivation and to the eligibility for deferred adjudication of defendants charged with certain sexual and assaultive offenses against or involving children. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
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
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
SB 175 74-0 (1995) Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al. Relating to persons considered to be a spouse for purposes of the prosecution of sexual assaults. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 222 74-0 (1995) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of the requirement of a polygraph examination of a complainant as a condition of charging a defendant accused of certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 286 74-0 (1995) Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.
Sponsor: Place, Allen
Relating to persons considered to be a spouse for purposes of the prosecution of sexual assaults. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 448 74-0 (1995) Author: Montford, John Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1175 74-0 (1995) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to advocates for survivors of sexual assault and to confidential communications; providing a criminal penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1318 74-0 (1995) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the operation of the sexual assault program fund. Senate: Finance No action taken in committee
HB 77 73-0 (1993) Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al. Relating to the classification of sexual assault as aggravated sexual assault if more than one individual engages in conduct directed toward the same victim. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 131 73-0 (1993) Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al. Relating to eliminating the promiscuity defense for a person who sexually assaults a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 236 73-0 (1993) Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al. Relating to the use of electronic monitoring to supervise certain persons released after serving sentences for offenses involving sexual assault or similar conduct. House: Corrections Coauthor Authorized
HB 237 73-0 (1993) Author: Greenberg, Sherri Relating to the conviction of a defendant on the uncorroborated testimony of the victim of a sexual offense or sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 238 73-0 (1993) Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to judicial training related to the problems of family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 271 73-0 (1993) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al. Relating to the time for bringing suit on a cause of action arising out of a sexual assault on a child. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 390 73-0 (1993) Author: Park, Carolyn Relating to elimination of the promiscuity defense in prosecutions for indecency with a child and sexual assaults involving children as victims. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 489 73-0 (1993) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to the prosecution of sexual assault committed by an individual against the individual's spouse. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 599 73-0 (1993) Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al. Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecutions of certain sexual offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars
HB 602 73-0 (1993) Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al. Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecutions of certain sexual offenses committed against children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 664 73-0 (1993) Author: Patterson, Pete Relating to conditions of probation, parole, and mandatory supervision imposed on individuals convicted of indecency with a child or sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 685 73-0 (1993) Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al. Relating to the punishment and eligibility for parole of defendants convicted of habitual acts of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 686 73-0 (1993) Author: Jones, Jesse Relating to the eligibility for parole of defendants convicted of sexual assault or indecency with a child involving contact. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1475 73-0 (1993) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to racially offensive conduct, sexual harassment, or sexual assault at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1546 73-0 (1993) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to discovery of certain evidence in civil actions for recovery of damages for sexual misconduct. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1721 73-0 (1993) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al. Relating to the offense of official oppression and the prosecution of certain offenses involving sexual assault or improper sexual contact. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1984 73-0 (1993) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the certification of persons as advocates for victims of sexual assault and to confidential communications; providing criminal penalties. House: Public Health No action taken in committee
HB 2650 73-0 (1993) Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring persons indicted for or convicted of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, or indecency with a child and juveniles adjudicated delinquent for violations of those offenses to undergo certain medical procedures and tests to detect sexually transmitted diseases, and to the rights of victims of those offenses to counseling and testing for certain of those diseases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 66 73-0 (1993) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to elimination of the promiscuity defense in prosecutions for indecency with a child and sexual assaults involving children as victims. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 167 73-0 (1993) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 168 73-0 (1993) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the classification of sexual assault as aggravated sexual assault if more than one individual engages in conduct directed toward the same victim. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 925 73-0 (1993) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the offense of official oppression and the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 949 73-0 (1993) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the corroboration of testimony by the victim of sexual assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1404 73-0 (1993) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecutions of certain sexual offenses committed against children and for the purpose of bringing suit on a cause of action for sexual assault on a child. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1480 73-0 (1993) Author: Patterson, Jerry Relating to the punishment for murder, aggravated sexual assault, and offenses involving controlled substances and to the eligibility for release on parole of prisoners serving sentences for those offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 263 72-0 (1991) Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the spousal exemption from prosecution for sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 302 72-0 (1991) Author: Park, Carolyn | et. al.
Sponsor: Tejeda, Frank | et. al.
Relating to eliminating the promiscuity defense for a person who sexually assaults a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 780 72-0 (1991) Author: Greenberg, Sherri Relating to the creation of a treatment program for inmates in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice who have committed sexual offenses. House: Corrections No action taken in committee
HB 781 72-0 (1991) Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al. Relating to the eligibility for probation, parole or mandatory supervision of certain defendants convicted of indecency with a child, sexual assault, or aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence 1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 861 72-0 (1991) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the payment of costs associated with the appearance of a licensed health care professional for the state at criminal proceedings arising from a sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1014 72-0 (1991) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to the polygraph examination of a complainant of a sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1452 72-0 (1991) Author: Carter, Bill Relating to the punishment and eligibility for parole for certain persons convicted of repeat offenses involving indecency with a child, sexual assault, or aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1793 72-0 (1991) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank Relating to the establishment of a narcotic and sexual offender registration program; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1890 72-0 (1991) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the certification of persons as advocates for victims of sexual assault. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2591 72-0 (1991) Author: Greenberg, Sherri Relating to judicial instruction relating to family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. House: Judicial Affairs 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
HB 2702 72-0 (1991) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to promiscuity as a defense to prosecution of a sexual assault of a child or indecency with a child and to the admissibility of evidence relating to promiscuity. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2706 72-0 (1991) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to the time for bringing suit on a cause of action arising out of a sexual assault on a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence 1st Printing sent to Calendars
HJR 1 72-0 (1991) Author: McCollough, Parker | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the denial of bail to certain persons charged with sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor Authorized
SB 177 72-0 (1991) Author: Brown, J.E.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the collection and preservation of evidence of a sexual assault or other sex offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 485 72-0 (1991) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to promiscuity as a defense to prosecution of a sexual assault of a child or indecency with a child and to the admissibility of evidence relating to promiscuity. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 499 72-0 (1991) Author: Dickson, Temple Relating to the punishment and eligibility for parole for certain persons convicted of repeat offenses involving indecency with a child, sexual assault, or aggravated sexual assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 540 72-0 (1991) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the eligibility for parole for persons convicted of sexual assault involving a child or of injury to a child, elderly individual, or invalid individual. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 821 72-0 (1991) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the removal of spousal immunity to a charge of sexual assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Tabled in committee
HB 113 72-1 (1991) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the certification of persons as advocates for victims of sexual assault and to confidential information and communications; providing a criminal penalty. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 107 72-2 (1991) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the certification of persons as advocates for victims of sexual assault, support services for sexual assault programs, and confidential information and communications; providing a criminal penalty. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
SB 1711 71-0 (1989) Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to sexual assault prevention and crisis services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
HJR 5 71-3 (1990) Author: Perry, Rick Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the denial of bail to a person charged with sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HJR 6 71-3 (1990) Author: Perry, Rick Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the denial of bail to certain persons charged with sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SJR 5 71-3 (1990) Author: Brown, J.E. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the denial of bail to a person charged with sexual assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SJR 6 71-3 (1990) Author: Brown, J.E. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the denial of bail to certain persons charged with sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SJR 3 71-4 (1990) Author: Brown, J.E. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the denial of bail to a person charged with sexual assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SJR 4 71-4 (1990) Author: Brown, J.E. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the denial of bail to certain persons charged with sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 161 70-0 (1987) Author: Danburg, Debra
Sponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the offense of aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 455 70-0 (1987) Author: Polumbo, Anthony Relating to defenses applicable to certain sex offenses committed against a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 494 70-0 (1987) Author: Guerrero, Lena
Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1769 70-0 (1987) Author: Denton, Betty Relating to the punishment for the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Pending in committee
HB 2576 70-0 (1987) Author: Warner, Larry
Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the offense of sexual assault involving sexual contact with a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 6 70-0 (1987) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to sentencing alternatives for persons charged with or convicted of indecency with a child involving sexual contact. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Special Subcommittee
SB 559 70-0 (1987) Author: Krier, Cynthia Relating to the spousal exemption from prosecution for sexual assault. Senate: Jurisprudence Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1392 70-0 (1987) Author: Parmer, Hugh
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the confidentiality of the name, address, and telephone number of a victim of certain sexual offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 106 70-2 (1987) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to the offense of aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 140 70-2 (1987) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to the videotaped testimony of a child who is an alleged victim of an offense involving sexual abuse. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 35 70-2 (1987) Author: Krier, Cynthia
Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the offense of aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 54 70-2 (1987) Author: Farabee, Ray Relating to the statement or testimony of a child in certain civil and criminal proceedings who is the victim of alleged sexual or other abuse or offenses and to special procedures for the taking of such statements or testimony; amending Article 38.071, Code of Criminal Procedure, as amended, and amending Section 11.21, Family Code, as amended. Senate: Criminal Justice Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 66 70-2 (1987) Author: Parmer, Hugh
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the testimony of a child who is an alleged victim of certain criminal offenses and to testing for acquired immune deficiency syndrome to protect child victims and health care personnel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days-10/20/87
HB 280 69-0 (1985) Author: Danburg, Debra
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to application of offenses involving sexual contact to conduct between spouses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 534 69-0 (1985) Author: Morales, Dan Relating to the penalties for certain offenses involving indecency with or injury to a child committed by a person having supervision, care, custody, or control of the child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor authorized
HB 1149 69-0 (1985) Author: Blanton, Bill
Sponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to the period of limitation applicable to a prosecution for indecency with a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1197 69-0 (1985) Author: Richardson, Bob Relating to sentencing alternatives for persons charged with or convicted of indecency with a child involving sexual contact. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1473 69-0 (1985) Author: Oliver, Jesse Relating to prohibiting hospitals from denying medical services to victims of sexual assault; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1600 69-0 (1985) Author: Colbert, Paul Relating to compensation for certain victims of sexual offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1711 69-0 (1985) Author: Campbell, Ben Relating to the inclusion of gang rape in the definition of aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1937 69-0 (1985) Author: Hill, Anita Relating to sentencing alternatives for persons charged with or convicted of an offense involving indecency with a child, sexual assault of a child, or aggravated sexual assault of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Postponed in subcommittee
HB 2100 69-0 (1985) Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony" Relating to eliminating the availability of deferred adjudication, community-service probation, and expunction of the criminal record for certain offenses committed against a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2139 69-0 (1985) Author: Danburg, Debra
Sponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to the definition of the offense of sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 986 69-0 (1985) Author: Harris, O.H.
Sponsor: Johnson, Sam
Relating to the inclusion of multiple sexual assaults by more than one actor committed against one victim in the same criminal episode in the definition of aggravated sexual assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1106 69-0 (1985) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to sentencing alternatives for persons charge with or convicted of indecency with a child involving sexual contact. Senate: Criminal Justice Postponed in committee
SB 1395 69-0 (1985) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to the investigation of offenses involving sexual assault. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 28 68-0 (1983) Author: Green, Gene Relating to emergency child custody procedures involving a child who is the victim of sexual abuse. House: Judiciary Referred to subcommittee
HB 70 68-0 (1983) Author: Willis, Doyle
Sponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the classification of the murder of a child in the course of committing aggravated sexual abuse as a capital offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
HB 539 68-0 (1983) Author: Peveto, Wayne Relating to conviction of a sexual offense on the testimony of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 604 68-0 (1983) Author: Toomey, Mike Relating to conviction of a sexual offense on the testimony of a child or on the uncorroborated testimony of an accomplice if the victim of the sexual offense is a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 653 68-0 (1983) Author: Hudson, David Relating to the period of limitation applicable to a prosecution for certain offenses involving sexual conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor authorized
HB 1705 68-0 (1983) Author: Hall, Lanny Relating to establishment of special procedures for receiving the testimony or a statement of a child in certain civil or criminal proceedings involving alleged sexual or other abuse or involving an alleged offense against the child, and to certain proceedures involving children who are the victims of alleged sexual abuse. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1729 68-0 (1983) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to the consent or lack of consent of a victim of an offense of rape or sexual abuse. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken
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
HB 2008 68-0 (1983) Author: Evans, Charles
Sponsor: 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, penalties for, and period of limitation applicable to those offenses; revising the elements of the offense of capital murder to include murder committed in the course of committing aggravated sexual assault; and revising certain terms in the assault and aggravated assault provisions relating to the gender of the actor or victim. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HCR 182 68-0 (1983) Author: Polumbo, Anthony Creating a joint interim committee to study the procedures for investigating, reporting, and prosecuting rape cases; directing the committee to make a report to make a report to the 69th legislature. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken
SB 343 68-0 (1983) Author: McFarland, Bob
Sponsor: English, Roy
Relating to the period of limitation applicable to a prosecution for certain offenses involving sexual conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 836 68-0 (1983) Author: Parmer, Hugh
Sponsor: Hall, Lanny
Relating to the testimony or statement in certain civil and criminal proceedings of a child who is a victim of alleged sexual or other abuse or offense, to special procedures for the taking of such testimony or statement, to taking into possession, without a court order, children who are believed to be victims of child abuse, and to the appointment of attorneys ad litem. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 838 68-0 (1983) Author: Lyon, Ted
Sponsor: Gandy, Charles
Relating to conviction of a sexual offense on the testimony of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 951 68-0 (1983) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the consent or lack of consent of a victim of an offense of rape or sexual abuse. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken
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
SB 1065 68-0 (1983) Author: Washington, Craig 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
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
HB 341 67-0 (1981) Author: Messer, Bill Relating to the protection of certain child witnesses in prosecutions for certain sex offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor authorized
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
HB 476 67-0 (1981) Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine Relating to the offenses of aggravated rape and aggravated sexual abuse. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 745 67-0 (1981) Author: Bush, Bob Relating to the classification as a capital offense of murder in the course of committing or attempting to commit aggravated sexual abuse. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 822 67-0 (1981) Author: Lyon, Ted Relating to emergency child custody suits involving a sexually abused child. House: Judiciary Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 113 67-0 (1981) Author: Harris, O.H. Relating to the offenses of aggravated rape and aggravated sexual abuse and the definition of deviate sexual intercourse. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken
SB 124 67-0 (1981) Author: Blake, Roy Relating to the offenses of aggravated rape and aggravated sexual abuse. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Matters
SB 126 67-0 (1981) Author: Kothmann, Glenn
Sponsor: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to the definition and penalties for certain offenses committed against children and to the applicability or non-applicability of certain defenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 174 67-0 (1981) Author: Farabee, Ray Relating to offenses involving rape and sexual abuse. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken
HB 903 66-0 (1979) Author: Berlanga, Hugo Relating to offenses involving rape, sexual abuse, or assault. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor authorized
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
HB 1745 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to the offense of capital murder. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1756 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to a treatment program for sexually abused children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1758 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to the investigation of child abuse reports. House: Judicial Affairs Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 1759 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to 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; providing a penalty. House: Judicial Affairs Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
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
HB 442 65-0 (1977) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to denial of bail to a person charged with aggravated rape. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1963 65-0 (1977) Author: Nabers, Lynn
Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to venue in a prosecution for rape. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 196 65-0 (1977) Author: Meier, Bill Relating to the requirement of a voluntary act or omission. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Matters
SB 1059 65-0 (1977) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to venue in a prosecution for rape. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
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
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
HB 857 63-0 (1973) Author: Foreman, Wilson
Sponsor: Herring, Charles
Relating to the payment of the costs of medical examinations of rape victims. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SB 351 61-0 (1969) Author: Grover, Henry Cushing "Hank" Relating to increasing the minimum penalties for the crimes of rape, assault with intent to rape, attempted rape, and armed robbery.
HB 35 61-1 (1969) Author: Lombardino, Frank Relating to prohibiting the commission of certain offenses by a person entering a private residence by force, threats, or fraud at night; providing penalties.
HB 613 55-0 (1957) Author: Dugas, Jr., Louis Relating to amending the Penal Code to provide the death penalty for anyone assaulting with the intent to rape a female seven years of age or under; providing that anyone who kidnaps any person seven 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.
SB 111 54-0 (1955) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to amending certain Acts so as to fix the punishment for conviction of the offense of indecent exposure to minors at confinement in the county jail for a period not to exceed two (2) years, or by confinement in the penitentiary for any term of years not to exceed fifteen (15) years.
SB 112 54-0 (1955) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to amending certain Acts so as to fix the punishment for conviction of the offense for handling or fondling minors at confinement in the county jail for not less than thirty (30) days or more than two (2) years, or by confinement in the penitentiary for any term of years not to exceed twenty-five (25) years.
HB 387 35-0 (1917) Author: Jones, R. H. | et. al. Relating to the offense of rape, raising the age of consent.
SB 280 35-0 (1917) Author: Dayton, George W. Relating to amending Article 1063 of the Revised Penal Code, defining rape.
SB 60 35-4 (1918) Author: Johnson, Willard Arnold Relating to amending the Penal Code, defining rape.
SB 21 25-1 (1897) Relating to fixing the venue and regulating the proceedings in prosecutions for rape.
SB 56 24-0 (1895) Relating to the offense of rape, and prescribing a penalty therefor.
SB 59 24-0 (1895) Relating to the offense of rape.
HB 90 22-0 (1891) Relating to rape.
HB 47 20-0 (1887) Relating to rape.


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