Bill
HB 3189
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct constituting the offense of trafficking of persons.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Stan Gerdes and 9 co-sponsors
Texas bill increases criminal penalties for human trafficking convictions, subjecting offenders to more severe felony classifications and longer prison sentences to deter exploitation.
Left pending in subcommittee
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