SJR 51 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow retroactive laws regarding civil causes of action arising from child sexual abuse. The resolution seeks to amend Section 16, Article I of the Texas Constitution, which currently prohibits retroactive laws, to create an exception for cases involving child sexual abuse. If passed, the amendment would permit the legislature to enact laws that apply retroactively to civil claims related to child sexual abuse, potentially reopening previously time-barred cases. The proposed amendment will be submitted to Texas voters for approval in an election scheduled for November 4, 2025​.