Texas HB748 makes nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions void and unenforceable in agreements related to child sexual abuse.

Texas HB748 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to add a new chapter prohibiting the enforceability of certain nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions in agreements related to child sexual abuse. These provisions include those that prevent notifying law enforcement agencies or disclosing facts surrounding the abuse, including the identity of the alleged offender. The bill applies to agreements entered into before, on, or after the effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB748 makes nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions void and unenforceable in agreements related to child sexual abuse.

Texas HB748 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to add a new chapter prohibiting the enforceability of certain nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions in agreements related to child sexual abuse. These provisions include those that prevent notifying law enforcement agencies or disclosing facts surrounding the abuse, including the identity of the alleged offender. The bill applies to agreements entered into before, on, or after the effective date of September 1, 2025.