Thank the Advocates Behind the Summer Willis Act

After years of silence and pain, Summer Willis crawled 13 miles in the Austin Marathon on her hands and knees to demand justice for survivors like herself. And she did it. Because of her courage, determination, and powerful partnership with Texas lawmakers and advocates, a cruel legal loophole that denied justice to countless sexual assault survivors has finally been closed.

The newly signed Summer Willis Act expands the definition of consent under Texas law to include cases where a victim is unable to consent due to voluntary intoxication — an issue that has blocked prosecutions and silenced survivors for far too long.

This victory belongs to every survivor who spoke out, every advocate who fought tirelessly for change, and the legislators, like Reps. Ann Johnson and Donna Howard, and Sen. Angela Paxton—who turned pain into policy. Their determination to center survivor voices and pursue real change is an inspiring example of what justice in action looks like.

Add your name to thank Summer Willis, the lawmakers who stood with her, and every survivor and advocate who made the Summer Willis Act possible.