Bill
HB 5509
Relating to the suspension or revocation of a hotel's certificate of occupancy by a municipality for suspected human trafficking.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by César Blanco and 7 co-sponsors
Texas cities can now suspend or revoke hotel licenses based on reasonable suspicion of human trafficking, giving municipalities a direct enforcement tool against suspected trafficking locations.
Effective on 9/1/25
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