Texas SB1984 amends the statute of limitations for various criminal offenses, including improper relationships between educators and students.

Texas SB1984 modifies the statute of limitations for certain criminal offenses in Texas. It sets specific time limits for prosecuting different types of crimes, such as improper relationships between educators and students, which now have a ten-year limitation period. Other offenses, like theft or robbery, have a five-year limit, while certain sex offenses and those involving children have longer periods. The bill also includes provisions for cases where biological evidence is collected but not yet tested or where the test results do not match the victim or any other person.

Texas SB1984 amends the statute of limitations for various criminal offenses, including improper relationships between educators and students.

Texas SB1984 modifies the statute of limitations for certain criminal offenses in Texas. It sets specific time limits for prosecuting different types of crimes, such as improper relationships between educators and students, which now have a ten-year limitation period. Other offenses, like theft or robbery, have a five-year limit, while certain sex offenses and those involving children have longer periods. The bill also includes provisions for cases where biological evidence is collected but not yet tested or where the test results do not match the victim or any other person.