Texas HB1714 amends the definition of sexual assault under the Penal Code to clarify circumstances where consent is absent.

HB1714 modifies Section 22.011(b) of the Texas Penal Code to redefine when a sexual assault occurs without consent. It specifies that consent is absent if the actor uses physical force, violence, or coercion, or if the victim is unconscious, unaware, or unable to resist due to mental or physical conditions. It also includes scenarios where the actor exploits a dependency relationship or persists in the act after consent is withdrawn. The changes apply to offenses committed after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1714 amends the definition of sexual assault under the Penal Code to clarify circumstances where consent is absent.

HB1714 modifies Section 22.011(b) of the Texas Penal Code to redefine when a sexual assault occurs without consent. It specifies that consent is absent if the actor uses physical force, violence, or coercion, or if the victim is unconscious, unaware, or unable to resist due to mental or physical conditions. It also includes scenarios where the actor exploits a dependency relationship or persists in the act after consent is withdrawn. The changes apply to offenses committed after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.