All Roll Calls
Yes: 299 • No: 1
TexasSB 76189th Legislature Regular SessionSenate
Relating to the offense of sexual assault and to the rights of crime victims, including the enforcement of certain rights of sexual assault victims; authorizing a civil penalty.
Sponsored By: Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (Democratic), Lacey Hull, Senfronia Thompson
Signed by Governor
Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesCourts--Prosecuting AttorneysCrime Victims CompensationCriminal Procedure--GeneralCRIME VICTIMSFORENSIC TESTINGMEDICAL CARE FACILITIESPEACE OFFICERSSEXUAL ASSAULT
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Stronger notice and rights for crime victims
These rights cover victims of criminally injurious conduct occurring on or after September 1, 2025. For victims who request notice, prosecutors must give court dates at least five business days ahead, or as soon as reasonably practical; they must also report delay requests when filed and schedule changes as soon as possible. Prosecutors must, as far as reasonably practical, tell victims, their guardians, or close relatives of deceased victims about plea bargains and their terms. Before accepting guilty or no-contest pleas, judges must ask whether prosecutors gave that notice and discussed the case outcome with them. Victims, their guardians, and close relatives of deceased victims can assert crime-victim rights aloud or in writing, themselves or through a lawyer.
Tracking advocate offers for sexual assault victims
This requirement covers victims of criminally injurious conduct occurring on or after September 1, 2025. Providers already required to offer a sexual assault program advocate during a forensic medical exam must document that offer. Records must show whether the offer was made and whether an advocate was available. If no offer was made, providers must record why.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
Democratic • Senate
Lacey Hull
House
Senfronia Thompson
House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/14/2025
Record vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
House vote • 5/10/2025
Record vote
Yes: 116 • No: 0
House vote • 5/9/2025
Record vote
Yes: 136 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/26/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/26/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Criminal Jurisprudence
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Criminal Justice
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
5/27/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
5/27/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/15/2025HouseSigned in the House
5/15/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/15/2025SenateReported enrolled
5/14/2025SenateSenate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
5/14/2025HouseRecord vote
5/14/2025SenateSenate concurs in House amendment(s)
5/14/2025SenateRead
5/14/2025SenateHouse amendment(s) laid before the Senate
5/14/2025SenateHouse passage as amended reported
5/12/2025SenateStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/10/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#2075)
5/10/2025HousePassed
5/10/2025HouseRead 3rd time
5/10/2025HouseCommittee report sent to Calendars
5/10/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/9/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#1976)
5/9/2025HousePassed to 3rd reading as amended
5/9/2025HouseAmended (2-Johnson)
5/9/2025HouseAmended (1-Thompson)
5/9/2025HouseRead 2nd time
5/9/2025HouseLaid out in lieu of companion (CSHB 1953)
5/9/2025HouseCommittee report distributed
5/9/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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