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TX HB5509
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ben Bumgarner
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AI Summary
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Authorizes municipal governing bodies to suspend or revoke a hotel's certificate of occupancy when suspected human trafficking activity is occurring at the property
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Requires three conditions before suspension/revocation: a law enforcement officer's affidavit of probable cause, a court order finding probable cause of human trafficking, and compliance with standard municipal procedures
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Preserves hotel owners' and operators' rights to a public hearing and to present evidence in suspension or revocation proceedings
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Defines "human trafficking activity" as conduct constituting offenses under Texas Penal Code Sections 20A.02 (trafficking of persons) or 20A.03 (continuous trafficking)
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Does not create a private cause of action; takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the suspension or revocation of a hotel's certificate of occupancy by a municipality for suspected human trafficking.
County Government
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025