Texas SB1019 amends the Family Code to allow certain hearsay statements in juvenile court cases involving sexual or assaultive offenses against.

Texas SB1019 modifies the Family Code to permit the admission of specific hearsay statements in juvenile court cases. These statements can be used in adjudications involving sexual or assaultive offenses against children aged 18 years or younger or individuals with disabilities. The changes apply to cases that begin on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. Cases initiated before this date will follow the law in effect at the time they started.

Texas SB1019 amends the Family Code to allow certain hearsay statements in juvenile court cases involving sexual or assaultive offenses against.

Texas SB1019 modifies the Family Code to permit the admission of specific hearsay statements in juvenile court cases. These statements can be used in adjudications involving sexual or assaultive offenses against children aged 18 years or younger or individuals with disabilities. The changes apply to cases that begin on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. Cases initiated before this date will follow the law in effect at the time they started.