Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.

SB 333 amends Texas law to clarify when sexual assault occurs "without consent," specifically adding 15 new circumstances where consent is legally invalid. These include situations involving force, threats, exploitation of professional power (like by clergy, healthcare providers, or caregivers), intoxication without consent, and assisted reproduction procedures without explicit permission. The bill directly affects victims of sexual assault and prosecutors by providing clearer legal standards for determining consent in court. It does not change penalties but refines the definition of non-consensual acts under Texas Penal Code §22.011(b). The bill is currently pending in the Senate Criminal Justice Committee.