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Cypress, TX Sexual Abuse Lawyer
Sexual Abuse claims in Cypress and northwest Harris County, handled by Texas-licensed attorneys at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200. Call (713) 912-4504 — free consultation.
PUBLISHED 11/9/2026 · UPDATED 11/9/2026
Texas gives survivors more time than other injury claims: 30 years for civil claims arising from child sexual abuse offences, and 5 years for sexual assault of an adult (CPRC §16.0045). Compass Law Group’s Cypress office handles civil sexual abuse claims confidentially: (713) 912-4504.
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How long do survivors have to file a civil claim in Texas?
Thirty years for injuries arising from the child sexual abuse offences listed in the statute, and five years for sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault of an adult (CPRC §16.0045(a)–(b)).
| Conduct (Penal Code) | Time to file | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault of a child; aggravated sexual assault of a child; continuous sexual abuse of a young child; indecency with a child; certain trafficking and compelling prostitution of a child | 30 years | §16.0045(a) |
| Sexual assault; aggravated sexual assault; trafficking; compelling prostitution | 5 years | §16.0045(b) |
| Death resulting from that conduct | Clock starts at the death | §16.0045(c) |
| Abuser’s identity unknown | Filing against “John or Jane Doe” pauses the clock | §16.0045(d) |
Frequently Asked Questions: Sexual Abuse Claims in Cypress, Texas
How long do I have to file a child sexual abuse lawsuit in Texas?
Thirty years from when the cause of action accrues for injuries arising from the child sexual abuse offences listed in CPRC §16.0045(a).
How long does an adult survivor of sexual assault have to sue in Texas?
Five years for injuries arising from sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault (CPRC §16.0045(b)).
What if I do not know the abuser's name?
Filing a petition against an unknown “John or Jane Doe” defendant pauses the limitations period while you proceed diligently to identify the person (CPRC §16.0045(d)).
Can a church, school or employer be sued?
A civil claim can include any party whose conduct contributed to the harm; the jury assigns percentages of responsibility (CPRC §33.003).
Is a civil claim confidential?
Your consultation with us is confidential. Ask us about steps to protect your identity in any filing.
Can an institution be responsible, not only the abuser?
Yes. A civil claim can name everyone whose conduct contributed to the harm, and the jury assigns each a share of responsibility (CPRC §33.003) — for example an employer, school, church or organization that ignored warning signs. Texas’s usual cap on exemplary damages does not apply to claims based on sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault or continuous sexual abuse of a child (§41.008(c)).
Where can a child or family get help in Harris County?
The Children’s Assessment Center is at 2500 Bolsover St, Houston (Google Maps). If someone is in danger now, call 911. A civil claim is separate from any criminal case and can be discussed in confidence.
The Texas deadlines, fault rules and Harris County court information that apply to every injury claim are on our Cypress personal injury page. To talk about your sexual abuse claim, call (713) 912-4504.
Managing Partner — Compass Law Group, LLP
State Bar of Texas #24152536 · State Bar of California #265403
Joseph Shirazi is the managing partner of Compass Law Group, LLP, a personal injury firm. He earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School Los Angeles in 2009 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas on April 30, 2026; he is also licensed in California (State Bar of Texas directory and State Bar of California, read November 9, 2026).
From the Cypress office the firm takes claims arising from car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, bus, rideshare and drunk-driving crashes, and slip-and-fall, dog-bite, burn, brain-injury, wrongful-death and sexual-abuse civil claims. In California the firm works from offices in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Bell Gardens, Oakland, San Francisco and Sacramento.
His professional profiles are linked above: Avvo, Super Lawyers, Justia, LinkedIn, the State Bar of Texas directory and the State Bar of California.
He wrote this page; Simon Esfandi (State Bar of Texas #24152727) reviewed it. Joseph and Simon handle injury claims for clients in Cypress and northwest Harris County from the firm’s office at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200, Cypress, TX 77429. Call (713) 912-4504 for a free consultation.
This page gives general information about Texas law and does not constitute legal advice for your situation. Contacting Compass Law Group does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Attorney responsible for this page: Joseph Shirazi, State Bar of Texas No. 24152536. Compass Law Group, LLP’s principal office is in Beverly Hills, California; its Texas office is at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200, Cypress, TX 77429.
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