Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting children by allowing for retroactive laws regarding civil causes of action arising out of child sexual abuse.

SJR 51 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow retroactive civil lawsuits for victims of child sexual abuse. It would amend Texas' Constitution to explicitly permit retroactive laws for civil cases (not criminal) arising from childhood sexual abuse, removing a current constitutional barrier. This would enable survivors to file lawsuits for past abuse even if the original statute of limitations had expired, directly affecting victims seeking legal recourse for historical abuse. The amendment must be approved by voters in the November 2025 election.