Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 4785: Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child or disabled individual.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4785 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child or disabled individual. Primary sponsor: David Lowe (Republican), Shelley Luther (Republican), Helen Kerwin (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Shelley Luther | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Helen Kerwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Nicole Collier | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Andy Hopper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Mike Olcott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Keresa Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Schatzline | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ellen Troxclair | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
- Read first time
- Filed