Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements in the prosecution of certain sexual or assaultive offenses committed against a child or person with a disability.

HB 4342 amends Texas law to allow certain hearsay statements made by a child or person with a disability to be admitted as evidence in criminal prosecutions for sexual or assaultive offenses committed against them. Specifically, it permits statements describing the alleged offense (or related crimes) made by the victim to an adult (18+ years old) other than the defendant, provided they meet specific evidentiary criteria. This change applies only to cases beginning on or after September 1, 2025, and does not affect cases filed before that date. The bill aims to improve the admissibility of victim statements in sensitive cases while maintaining legal standards.