Texas HB1974 makes nondisclosure agreements unenforceable for child sexual abuse cases.

Texas HB1974 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to declare void and unenforceable any nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions in agreements that prevent reporting or discussing child sexual abuse. This includes prohibiting parties from notifying law enforcement or disclosing facts about the abuse, including the identity of the alleged offender. The law applies to agreements entered into before, on, or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1974 makes nondisclosure agreements unenforceable for child sexual abuse cases.

Texas HB1974 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to declare void and unenforceable any nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions in agreements that prevent reporting or discussing child sexual abuse. This includes prohibiting parties from notifying law enforcement or disclosing facts about the abuse, including the identity of the alleged offender. The law applies to agreements entered into before, on, or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.