Greg Abbott signs anti-NDA bill, set to become Texas law later this year

Texas anti-NDA bill gets Abbott's signature, takes effect later this year

A law banning nondisclosure agreements in sexual assault cases will take effect later this year after getting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's signature Saturday.

Abbott signs anti-NDA bill, set to become Texas law later this year

The forthcoming law prevents using nondisclosure agreements in sexual abuse and human trafficking cases.

Texas Marathon Runner Inspires Stronger Legal Protections for Rape Survivors

A bill that will codify a definition of consent into Texas law was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday, signaling a step forward for sexual assault survivors and advocates across the state. The bill was named the “Summer Willis Act” for a Texas woman who says she was raped at a University of Texas fraternity party a decade ago…

Greg Abbott signs anti-NDA bill, set to become Texas law later this year

A new law to completely ban nondisclosure agreements in cases of sexual assault will go into effect later this year after it received Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature over the weekend.

New Report Finds NDAs In Workplace Sexual Harassment Cases Are Used To Silence Victims

A new report calls for a crack down on the use of nondisclosure agreements, among 11 recommendations to address workplace sexual harassment.

‘Silence Is No Longer for Sale’: TX Enacts Trey's Law to Protect Survivors

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for sex abuse survivors will no longer be valid in Texas, thanks to a new “comprehensive” state law similar to one recently passed in Missouri.  On Saturday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 835 into law, which bars the use of NDAs in civil cases of sexual assault, including child sexual abuse and sex trafficking. “Silence is no longer for sale in Texas,’ said Rep. Mitch Little, an attorney and one o…