H.B. No. 1974 introduces new legal provisions in the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, specifically adding Chapter 129C, which addresses the enforceability of nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements related to acts of sexual abuse against children. The bill defines "act of sexual abuse" by referencing specific sections of the Family Code and Penal Code, including offenses such as indecency with a child, sexual assault, and trafficking of persons.

The bill stipulates that any provision within a nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement that restricts a party's ability to report or disclose acts of sexual abuse against a child is void and unenforceable. This includes provisions that prevent notifying law enforcement or disclosing facts during investigations or legal proceedings. The changes apply to agreements made before, on, or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

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