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Texas lawmakers update sexual assault laws, allowing more survivors to pursue justice

After three sessions, Texas lawmakers passed a bill last month that defines consent and fixes what advocates called a loophole in Texas sexual assault laws.

Summer Willis, a survivor of sexual assault, speaks in support of domestic and sexual assault survivors at the Capitol Thursday February 20, 2025. Survivors of violence and advocates with The Texas Council on Family Violence and The Texas Association Against Sexual Assault rallied to push for policy and funding items during the 89th Legislative Session.

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