Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB955 elevates human trafficking to a First Degree Felony (minimum 25 years imprisonment) for offenses involving the recruitment of confined persons or occurring within 1,000 feet of a correctional facility. This legislation creates immediate liability exposure for private prison operators, facility vendors, and logistics companies operating near jails, necessitating rigorous oversight of staff interactions with inmates and strict geofencing of fleet operations.
Sen. Tan Parker·Senate Bill·Regular Session
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Common questions about SB955
SB955 elevates human trafficking to a First Degree Felony (minimum 25 years imprisonment) for offenses involving the recruitment of confined persons or occurring within 1,000 feet of a correctional facility. This legislation creates immediate liability exposure for private prison operators, facility vendors, and logistics companies operating near jails, necessitating rigorous oversight of staff interactions with inmates and strict geofencing of fleet operations.
SB955 was authored by Texas Senator Tan Parker during the Regular Session.
SB955 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
SB955 is enforced by District Attorneys, Local Law Enforcement Agencies and Texas Department of Public Safety.
The regulatory priority for SB955 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB955 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB955 addresses topics including corrections, corrections--jails & prisons, crimes, crimes--against persons and crimes--against persons--general.
Key dates for SB955: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
SB955 establishes the following penalties: criminal penalty of Elevation to First Degree Felony for Recruiting, enticing, or obtaining a trafficked person from a correctional facility while the person is confined.; criminal penalty of Enhanced First Degree Felony (Minimum 25 years imprisonment to Life) for Committing a trafficking offense on the premises of, or within 1,000 feet of, a correctional facility.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
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