TX HB4418

Expands enforcement authority for human trafficking awareness and prevention laws in commercial lodging establishments (hotels, motels) from only the Attorney General to also include county attorneys and district attorneys where the establishment is located

Requires the enforcing attorney to provide written notice to lodging operators of violations, giving them 30 days to cure the violation before civil penalties may be imposed

Allows county and district attorneys to bring legal action to recover civil penalties or seek injunctive relief to require compliance with human trafficking prevention requirements

Civil penalties recovered by county or district attorneys are payable to the county where the district court hearing the case is located

Takes effect September 1, 2025