Texas HB179 eliminates limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child.

Texas HB179 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to remove the limitations period for suits for personal injury arising from specific offenses against a child. These offenses include sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, continuous sexual abuse, and indecency with a child. The changes apply to causes of action that accrue before, on, or after the effective date of the Act. The Act takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB179 eliminates limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child.

Texas HB179 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to remove the limitations period for suits for personal injury arising from specific offenses against a child. These offenses include sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, continuous sexual abuse, and indecency with a child. The changes apply to causes of action that accrue before, on, or after the effective date of the Act. The Act takes effect on September 1, 2025.