Bill
SB 958
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Sam Harless and 3 co-sponsors
Texas law now allows trafficking and compelled prostitution victims to seal criminal records from offenses committed under coercion, removing employment and housing barriers upon court approval.
Effective on 9/1/25
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