SB 792 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.

SB 792 amends Texas Penal Code Section 22.011(b) to clarify when sexual assault occurs "without consent." It adds 11 specific circumstances where consent is invalid, including when a victim is unconscious, physically unable to resist, intoxicated, or withdraws consent, and when perpetrators exploit power imbalances (e.g., as mental health providers, clergy, or facility employees). The bill directly affects prosecutors, courts, and defendants in sexual assault cases by defining clearer legal standards for consent. This change aims to strengthen prosecution standards for non-consensual sexual acts under Texas law.
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Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action Feb 7, 2025
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Carol Alvarado
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