House bill · 89R

HB 4785

Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child or disabled individual.

Did not pass

Progress

21 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Mar 13
Referred to committee
Apr 3
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 13, 2025 · House

Authors

and 6 coauthors or sponsors

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Andy Hopper cosponsorR
Mike Olcott cosponsorR
Keresa Richardson cosponsorR
Nate Schatzline cosponsorR
Nicole Collier cosponsorD
Ellen Troxclair cosponsorR

In committee

Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
House
Referred Apr 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Civil Remedies & Liabilities Crimes: Against Persons: General Disabilities, Persons with Minors: Crimes Against

Bill text

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