The bill, S.B. No. 1984, amends the Code of Criminal Procedure in Texas to update the statutes of limitations for various criminal offenses, specifically including the offense of improper relationship between educator and student. Notably, the bill introduces a new provision that allows for a ten-year statute of limitations for this offense under Section 21.12 of the Penal Code. Additionally, it modifies existing provisions by deleting certain offenses from the list of those with no statute of limitations and adding new categories, such as interference with child custody and specific burglary offenses related to sexual assault.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that the changes in law will not apply to offenses where the prosecution is already barred by limitation prior to the effective date of the Act. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved. This legislative change aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding the prosecution of serious crimes, particularly those involving vulnerable populations.