What does Texas HB3073 do?
HB3073 fundamentally expands criminal liability for sexual assault by removing the requirement that an actor must have administered an intoxicant to be liable; now, mere knowledge of a victim’s intoxication triggers felony liability. This creates immediate "negligent supervision" exposure for hospitality, healthcare, and education sectors, requiring businesses to strictly enforce non-fraternization policies to prevent employees from engaging with impaired patrons or patients. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: June 20, 2025 (Immediate effect triggered by supermajority vote).