Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 127: Relating to the offense of failure to report child abuse or neglect by certain professionals and the statute of limitations for that offense; harmonizing other statute of limitations provisions.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

SB 127 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the offense of failure to report child abuse or neglect by certain professionals and the statute of limitations for that offense; harmonizing other statute of limitations provisions. Primary sponsor: Bob Hall (Republican), Brent Money (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bob Hall (Republican); Brent Money (Republican).