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TexasSB 180489th Legislature Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relating to restitution and compensation paid to victims of certain offenses for tattoo removal related to the offense.

Sponsored By: Carol Alvarado (Democratic), Benjamin Bumgarner, Yvonne Davis, Lulu Flores, Cody Harris, Senfronia Thompson

Signed by Governor

Crime Victims CompensationCrimes--Against Persons--SexualCRIME VICTIMSHUMAN TRAFFICKING

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More restitution for trafficking and prostitution victims

Texas courts must order people convicted of trafficking or qualifying prostitution-related offenses to pay victims' tattoo-removal costs. The tattoo must result from force, fraud, or coercion tied to the offense. Required payments also cover necessary rehabilitation, including medical, psychiatric, and psychological care. Victims no longer have to be under 18 to receive these payments. These changes cover offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025; earlier offenses remain under prior law.

Trafficking victims get tattoo-removal compensation

Trafficking victims can qualify for Texas victim compensation to remove tattoos received through force, fraud, or coercion tied to the offense. Compensation covers the qualifying removal cost, up to $3,000 per victim. Having a tattoo alone does not guarantee payment. This benefit covers offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025; earlier offenses remain under prior law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Carol Alvarado

    Democratic • Senate

  • Benjamin Bumgarner

    House

  • Yvonne Davis

    House

  • Lulu Flores

    House

  • Cody Harris

    House

  • Senfronia Thompson

    House

Cosponsors

  • Sarah Eckhardt

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tan Parker

    Republican • Senate

  • Angela Paxton

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 295 • No: 9

House vote • 5/21/2025

Record vote

Yes: 135 • No: 9

House vote • 5/20/2025

Record vote

Yes: 144 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/16/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/16/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Criminal Jurisprudence

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Criminal Justice

Yes: 6 • 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

    5/22/2025House

  4. Signed in the House

    5/22/2025House

  5. Signed in the Senate

    5/22/2025Senate

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/21/2025Senate

  7. House passage reported

    5/21/2025Senate

  8. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

    5/21/2025House

  9. Record vote (RV#3133)

    5/21/2025House

  10. Passed

    5/21/2025House

  11. Read 3rd time

    5/21/2025House

  12. Additional sponsor(s) authorized

    5/21/2025House

  13. Rules suspended

    5/21/2025House

  14. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

    5/20/2025House

  15. Record vote (RV#3077)

    5/20/2025House

  16. Passed to 3rd reading

    5/20/2025House

  17. Read 2nd time

    5/20/2025House

  18. Placed on General State Calendar

    5/20/2025House

  19. Considered in Calendars

    5/16/2025House

  20. Committee report sent to Calendars

    5/9/2025House

  21. Committee report distributed

    5/9/2025House

  22. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

    5/9/2025House

  23. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

    5/6/2025House

  24. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

    5/6/2025House

  25. Considered in public hearing

    5/6/2025House

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