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TX HB45
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lacey Hull
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AI Summary
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Grants the Texas Attorney General jurisdiction to prosecute human trafficking offenses under Penal Code Chapter 20A if local prosecutors fail to take action within 180 days of receiving a law enforcement report
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Requires law enforcement agencies to simultaneously submit probable cause reports for human trafficking cases to both the local prosecuting attorney and the Attorney General
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Mandates local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies provide investigation information to the Attorney General upon request when the AG is prosecuting a trafficking case
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Allows local prosecutors to file a motion objecting to the Attorney General's involvement, with a court hearing required within 30 days to determine whether prosecutorial action was taken
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Adds interlocutory appeal rights for motions filed under this new provision and takes effect September 1, 2025, applying only to offenses committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Relating to the duty of the attorney general to represent the state in the prosecution of the criminal offense of trafficking of persons.
Crimes
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025