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TX HB2181
Bill
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Shaheen
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AI Summary
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Elevates solicitation of prostitution from a state jail felony to a third-degree felony when the person solicited is a victim of human trafficking under Section 20A.02(a)(3), (4), (7), or (8), regardless of whether the solicitor knows the person is a trafficking victim
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Maintains current penalty enhancement to second-degree felony when the person solicited is younger than 18, represented as younger than 18, or believed by the actor to be younger than 18
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Preserves existing third-degree felony classification for repeat offenders with prior convictions for solicitation of prostitution
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025; prior offenses remain governed by existing law
Legislative Description
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct constituting the offense of solicitation of prostitution.
Crimes
Last Action
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
5/12/2025