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TX HB3653
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marc LaHood
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AI Summary
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Elevates child sex trafficking offenses under Section 20A.02(a)(7) or (8) to capital felonies, punishable by life imprisonment or life without parole, with the state having the option to seek the death penalty
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Establishes enhanced penalties for trafficking offenses committed within 1,000 feet of schools, colleges, juvenile detention facilities, child-care facilities, shelters, or community centers serving youth
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Makes inmates convicted of continuous trafficking of persons involving children or disabled individuals ineligible for parole when the offense involves sexual conduct
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Creates separate sentencing procedures for child trafficking capital cases, including jury determination of whether the defendant poses a continuing threat to society
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, with former law continuing to govern offenses committed before that date
Legislative Description
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain trafficking of persons offenses; increasing criminal penalties; changing parole eligibility.
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Last Action
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
4/8/2025