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TexasHB 276189th Legislature Regular SessionHouse

Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons, continuous trafficking of persons, and compelling prostitution.

Sponsored By: David Cook, Linda Garcia, Ann Johnson, Mitch Little, Tan Parker (Republican), Senfronia Thompson

Signed by Governor

Crimes--Against Persons--GeneralCrimes--Against Persons--SexualDisabilities, Persons withMinors--Crimes AgainstHUMAN TRAFFICKINGPROSTITUTION

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Fewer defenses in trafficking and prostitution cases

For offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, Texas bars two defenses in specified prostitution-related cases. This covers trafficking and continuous trafficking charges alleging someone caused a trafficked child or disabled person to engage in prostitution or become its victim. It also covers specified compelling prostitution charges involving children or disabled people. The accused cannot use the person's lack of the required mental state or failure to complete prostitution as a defense. Earlier offenses remain governed by the law in effect when they occurred.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • David Cook

    House

  • Linda Garcia

    House

  • Ann Johnson

    House

  • Mitch Little

    House

  • Tan Parker

    Republican • Senate

  • Senfronia Thompson

    House

Cosponsors

  • Carol Alvarado

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sarah Eckhardt

    Democratic • Senate

  • Angela Paxton

    Republican • Senate

  • Mihaela Plesa

    House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 475 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/26/2025

Record vote

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/26/2025

Record vote

Yes: 31 • No: 0

House vote • 5/12/2025

Record vote

Yes: 145 • No: 0

House vote • 5/10/2025

Record vote

Yes: 124 • No: 0

House vote • 5/10/2025

Record vote

Yes: 126 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Criminal Justice

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Criminal Jurisprudence

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

    6/20/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/28/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/27/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/27/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/27/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/26/2025House

  8. Record vote

    5/26/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    5/26/2025Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/26/2025Senate

  11. Record vote

    5/26/2025Senate

  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/26/2025Senate

  13. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/26/2025Senate

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/26/2025Senate

  15. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/26/2025Senate

  16. Placed on intent calendar

    5/26/2025Senate

  17. Co-sponsor authorized

    5/26/2025Senate

  18. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/23/2025Senate

  19. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/23/2025Senate

  20. Vote taken in committee

    5/22/2025Senate

  21. Testimony taken in committee

    5/22/2025Senate

  22. Considered in public hearing

    5/22/2025Senate

  23. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

    5/22/2025Senate

  24. Co-sponsor authorized

    5/21/2025Senate

  25. Referred to Criminal Justice

    5/13/2025Senate

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