Texas 89th Legislature
Human Trafficking
4 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 14 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
4 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the suspension or revocation of a hotel's certificate of occupancy by a municipality for suspected human trafficking.
Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to human trafficking prevention, including training for medical assistants, disclosure of human trafficking information by certain health care facilities, and protection for facility employees who report human trafficking.
Relating to the enforceability of certain nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions with respect to an act of sexual abuse.
Human Trafficking Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (15)
Relating to the duty of the attorney general to represent the state in the prosecution of the criminal offense of trafficking of persons.
Relating to the duty of the attorney general to represent the state in the prosecution of the criminal offense of trafficking of persons.
Relating to human trafficking prevention, including training for first responders, disclosure of human trafficking information by certain health care facilities, and protection for facility employees who report human trafficking.
Relating to human trafficking prevention, including training for first responders, disclosure of human trafficking information by certain health care facilities, and protection for facility employees who report human trafficking.
Relating to human trafficking prevention, including training for medical assistants, disclosure of human trafficking information by certain health care facilities, and protection for facility employees who report human trafficking.
Relating to human trafficking prevention, including training for medical assistants, disclosure of human trafficking information by certain health care facilities, and protection for facility employees who report human trafficking.
Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons, continuous trafficking of persons, and compelling prostitution.
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons, continuous trafficking of persons, and compelling prostitution.
Relating to the suspension or revocation of a hotel's certificate of occupancy by a municipality for suspected human trafficking.
Relating to the suspension or revocation of a hotel's certificate of occupancy by a municipality for suspected human trafficking.
Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to the enforceability of certain nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions with respect to an act of sexual abuse.
Relating to the enforceability of certain nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions with respect to an act of sexual abuse.
Relating to victims of sex offenses, sex-based human trafficking offenses, or acts of a sexual nature and to the confidentiality of or restrictions on the availability of certain property, material, or information regarding those victims, offenses, or acts.
Relating to victims of sex offenses, sex-based human trafficking offenses, or acts of a sexual nature and to the confidentiality of or restrictions on the availability of certain property, material, or information regarding those victims, offenses, or acts.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons.
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to restitution and compensation paid to victims of certain offenses for tattoo removal related to the offense.
Relating to restitution and compensation paid to victims of certain offenses for tattoo removal related to the offense.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on human trafficking passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 15 laws related to human trafficking. These bills were authored by 8 different legislators and address various aspects of human trafficking policy in Texas.
- Did human trafficking bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Human Trafficking legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 9 Senate bills and 6 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most human trafficking bills?
- The leading authors of human trafficking legislation include Sen. Angela Paxton (R) with 4 bills, Sen. Tan Parker (R) with 3 bills, Rep. Senfronia Thompson (D) with 3 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on human trafficking issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for human trafficking legislation?
- Among the 15 human trafficking bills enacted, 4 have critical compliance urgency and 5 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to human trafficking in Texas law?
- Human Trafficking legislation frequently overlaps with Crimes--against Persons, Crimes, Crimes--against Persons--sexual. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for human trafficking legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 14 of the 15 human trafficking bills (93%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on human trafficking policy.
- When do Texas human trafficking laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some human trafficking bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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