Texas has unanimously passed and signed into law a groundbreaking piece of legislation that will transform how sexual abuse survivors speak about their experiences. Known as Trey’s Law — Senate Bill 835 — the measure bans the use of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of sexual abuse.
It also applies retroactively, voiding existing NDAs that have prevented survivors from sharing their stories. Governor Greg Abbott signed the bill into law on Saturday, June 21, 2025, and it is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.