Texas HB5074 establishes rules for personal injury lawsuits against non-perpetrators of sexual offenses against children or disabled individuals.

Texas HB5074 creates a new chapter in the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 81B, which applies to personal injury lawsuits arising from sexual offenses against children or disabled individuals. The chapter applies to actions brought against non-perpetrators who were employees, owners, or operators of businesses or organizations operating a "safe environment program." Such programs require criminal background checks, educational programs on sexual abuse, and reporting of abuse allegations.

Texas HB5074 establishes rules for personal injury lawsuits against non-perpetrators of sexual offenses against children or disabled individuals.

Texas HB5074 creates a new chapter in the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 81B, which applies to personal injury lawsuits arising from sexual offenses against children or disabled individuals. The chapter applies to actions brought against non-perpetrators who were employees, owners, or operators of businesses or organizations operating a "safe environment program." Such programs require criminal background checks, educational programs on sexual abuse, and reporting of abuse allegations.