Justice For Child Abuse

Summary

In Texas, there is no statute of limitations for sexual assault of a child, meaning you can report the incident to local law enforcement regardless of when it occurred. Failing to report child abuse is a misdemeanor in Texas, but the statute of limitations may apply to those who knew and did not report. Consulting with a local attorney is advisable for specific legal guidance.

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I am barely finding out my daughters were molested by their grandpa when kids. They are now * and *. Will something actually be done to him?
I'm sorry to hear about this, ****. In which state did this occur? The statute of limitations for child sexual abuse varies by state.
Texas
In Texas, there's no statute of limitations for sexual assault of a child. You can report this to your local law enforcement agency.
If their grandma and aunt knew will they get in trouble as well for not reporting it at that time?
In Texas, failing to report child abuse is a misdemeanor. However, the statute of limitations may apply. It's best to consult with a local attorney for specifics.