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SB 2905

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

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Angela Paxton

Texas bill eliminates time limits for civil suits over child and disabled person abuse, allowing lifetime legal claims regardless of offense age.

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Bill Summary · SB 2905

Legislative bill overview

SB 2905 would eliminate the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits arising from certain offenses against children or disabled individuals in Texas. This means survivors could file personal injury suits at any point in the future, regardless of how much time has passed since the alleged offense occurred.

Why is this important

Statutes of limitations traditionally balance plaintiffs' rights to seek justice with defendants' need for legal certainty and the practical difficulty of defending old cases. This bill directly addresses delayed disclosure of abuse—a documented phenomenon where trauma survivors delay reporting for years or decades—but creates significant implications for legal proceedings and institutional liability exposure.

Potential points of contention

  • Evidentiary challenges: Removing time limits may allow suits based on very old allegations where witnesses have died, memories have faded, and physical evidence no longer exists, potentially compromising fair trial standards
  • Institutional liability exposure: Schools, youth organizations, churches, and other institutions could face lawsuits decades after incidents, creating unpredictable long-term liability costs
  • Defendant fairness: Removing deadlines gives defendants no closure period and makes it impossible to conclusively resolve claims, potentially affecting insurance, settlements, and business operations
  • Scope clarity: The bill's reference to "certain offenses" requires definition—it's unclear which crimes are included and whether this applies to all defendants or specific institutional contexts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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